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DHYG-2231-001 Dental Hygiene Care II
Prerequisite: DHYG 2201
A continuation of Dental Hygiene Care I. Dental hygiene care for the medically or dentally compromised patient including advanced instrumentation techniques.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Students are required to have the most current edition of textbooks.
Teaching Methods
The course is taught in a lecture/lab format. Various teaching methods will be used to facilitate the goals and objectives of this course, including lectures, group discussions, and lab projects. The material will be posted on Blackboard Ultra. Lab assignments are included to support learning and will encompass case studies, homework, and adaptive quizzing.
Technical Skills and Requirements
Students will need access to a laptop, computer, or tablet for quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a stable internet connection.
Students need to be proficient in sending and receiving emails with attachments, uploading documents, and participating in discussion boards.
Computers can break, servers can crash, and electric power can go out. It is your responsibility to identify solutions for unexpected catastrophes by thinking ahead about solutions to potential problems. Possible solutions for each of the above scenarios include using a friend or relative's computer and accessing a computer in one of the computer labs on campus. Students will be responsible for bringing their tablets or laptops to every class session. Please have the battery charged up and ready to go. Students will need to ensure that the Respondus Lockdown Browser has been installed on the computer.
Utilize CTL resources for technical help. CTL Student Help Center: (806) 371-5992 or ctlstudenthelp@actx.edu
Communication
The course syllabus contains my email address and office phone number. The best way to contact me is through your student email in Blackboard. I will check my emails Monday-Friday first thing in the morning and throughout the day as time allows. I will respond to your email within 24 hours. I will answer emails sent over the weekend the following Monday morning. Please remember the use of netiquette when corresponding to faculty, staff, and peers.
Student Office Hours:
Office hours are held on Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning or by appointment as needed. My office is located on the West Campus in Jones Hall Room 123. If you leave a phone message at my office, I will return your call within 24 hours.
Other Supplies
Course Meeting Day and Time
Thursday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Changes to the Syllabus and the Course
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the Syllabus and the course as deemed necessary. Any and all changes will be posted on the Blackboard Announcements page of the course and students will also be notified by email.
End-of-Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will formulate a dental hygiene care plan for the medically and/or dentally compromised patient and describe advanced instrumentation techniques.
Participation and Instructor Help
Learning activities in this course are designed to enhance the understanding of concepts. As a student, you are expected to prepare for these sessions and participate appropriately. All students are considered mature enough to ask questions, seek help and assistance from faculty, and are encouraged to ask questions during class.
Review of Special Needs and Medical Conditions
Course Objectives
After studying the material, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the categories of the ASA Physical Status Classification System and provide examples of adaptations necessary when providing dental hygiene care for a patient in each category.
2. Outline the current prophylactic regimens for dental procedures.
3. Outline the resting vital sign ranges for infants through older adults.
4. Outline the current adult blood pressure classifications.
5. Compare and contrast the following cardiovascular conditions: a) angina, b) myocardial infarction, c) hypertension, d) angioplasty, e) congestive heart failure, f) arrhythmia, and g) artificial valve
Chapter 14: Family Violence
Course Objectives
After studying the chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the general, extraoral, and intraoral signs of child abuse and neglect.
2. Describe the general, physical, extraoral, and intraoral signs of elder abuse and neglect.
3. Discuss the signs and attitudes of the abused in an intimate partner violence situation.
4. Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in reporting suspected abuse or neglect of children, elders, and intimate partners.
5. Discuss Munchausen syndrome by proxy and describe indicators associated with the syndrome.
6. Describe the general and behavioral indicators of human trafficking victims.
Chapter 39: Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy and Adjunctive Therapy and Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
Course Objectives
After studying the chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the principles of periodontal instrumentation to the treatment of patients with moderate to advanced disease.
2. Describe advanced instrumentation techniques.
3. Explain the goals and describe clinical endpoints or outcomes for nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
4. Devise a care plan for a patient with each of the periodontal classifications.
5. Describe the changes in the subgingival bacteria after periodontal debridement.
6. Describe the current evidence related to laser therapy for initial therapy.
7. Develop postoperative instructions for a patient following a nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
8. List the steps in re-evaluation of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and the decisions that must be based on the clinical outcomes.
9. Compare and contrast the risks and benefits of systemic antibiotics and local delivery antimicrobials.
10. Critically evaluate the benefit of local delivery antimicrobials on changes in pocket depth and clinical attachment level (CAL).
Chapter 55: The Patient with Cancer
Course Objectives
After studying the chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Identify healthcare professionals involved in the multidisciplinary oncology team.
2. Explain several systemic medical treatment options utilized in cancer management.
3. Describe common oral complications secondary to cancer treatment.
4. Provide examples of evidence-based dental hygiene care strategies for mucositis management.
Chapter 56: The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient
Course Objectives
After studying the chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the dental hygienist's role in the pre-and post-surgery care of the oral and maxillofacial surgery patient.
2. Discuss the pre-and post-surgical care planning for the maxillofacial surgery patient.
3. Identify the types of maxillary and mandibular fractures and discuss treatment options.
4. Describe the modifications for dental hygiene treatment, diet, and personal oral care procedures needed after maxillofacial surgery.
5. Explain the dental hygiene care needed before and after general surgery.
Chapter 57: The Patient with a Seizure Disorder
Course Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Define each term associated with the type of seizure disorder.
2. Describe the etiology of seizure disorders.
3. Discuss the clinical manifestations of seizure disorders.
4. Develop a dental hygiene care plan, including patient education prevention strategies, for working with patients with seizure disorders.
5. Prepare an emergency care protocol for a patient having a seizure.
Chapter 58: The Patient with a Mental Health Disorder
Course Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the various types of mental health disorders and major symptoms.
2. Summarize the side effects of treatment for mental health disorders that may have oral health complications.
3. Explain dental hygiene treatment considerations for each major category of mental health disorder.
Chapter 59: The Patient with a Substance-Related Disorder
Course Objectives
After studying the chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Explain key terms and concepts related to the metabolism, intoxication effects, and use patterns of alcohol.
2. Identify physical health hazards, medical effects, and oral manifestations associated with alcohol and substances of abuse.
3. Interpret names of the most commonly abused drugs and describe their intoxication effects and methods of use.
4. Discuss modifications for the dental hygiene process of care for chemically dependent patients. Recognize patients who are cognitively impaired and cannot be treated safely.
5. Employ the National Institute on Drug Abuse Quick Screen to assess patients at risk for alcohol or substance abuse and provide resources for the patient to seek help.
Chapter 60: The Patient with a Respiratory Disease
Course Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and define key terms and concepts related to respiratory diseases.
2. Differentiate between upper and lower respiratory diseases.
3. Describe the respiratory disease's etiology, symptoms, and management.
4. Plan and document dental hygiene care and oral hygiene instructions for patients with compromised respiratory function.
Chapter 62: The Patient with a Blood Disorder
Course Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the major types of blood disorders.
2. Explain the general and oral signs and symptoms of the major types of blood disorders.
3. Identify clinical implications of selected blood values, including the INR (international normalized ratio), platelet count, and neutrophil count.
4. Provide examples of dental hygiene treatment modifications necessary for the patient with a blood disorder.
Chapter 63: The Patient with an Autoimmune Disease
Course Objectives
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe how autoimmune diseases affect the immune system.
2. Identify the various types of autoimmune diseases and the identifying symptoms and treatment.
3. Plan dental hygiene care modifications for the patient with an autoimmune disease.
Case Studies in Dental Hygiene
Course Objectives
1. Distinguish the signs and symptoms of the disease from conditions considered within normal limits.
2. Recognize risk factors and behaviors that exacerbate the disease.
3. Understand the disease process.
4. Apply appropriate modes of treatment management to assist the patient in arresting disease progression and achieving and maintaining optimal oral health.
5. Integrate core scientific concepts and apply the dental hygiene process of care relating to specific case studies.
6. Assess patient characteristics
7. Obtain and interpret radiographs
8. Plan and manage dental hygiene care
9. Perform periodontal procedures
10. Use preventive agents
11. Provide supportive treatment services
12. Demonstrate professional responsibility
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The Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program has specific policies which apply to student conduct within the program. These policies may be implied or written. The course syllabi and the program manual are sources for specific student conduct policies for dental hygiene students at Amarillo College.
Professional Standards
All dental hygiene students are expected to demonstrate professionalism in behavior, manner, and judgment while in the dental hygiene program. The area of professionalism includes appearance, asepsis, patient management, peer, faculty and staff interaction, and documentation. Guidelines for professionalism and professional appearance are discussed in the Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program Manual. Professionalism will be evaluated on a continual basis throughout the program.
Students will exhibit professional maturity and an acceptable level of clinical judgment as determined by faculty. Unprofessional behavior may be defined as a continual pattern of misconduct and/or an egregious act that endangers the health of patients, students, faculty, and/or College. Documentation may include reporting via the Amarillo College Student Behavior Alert form with the college.
Students must be competent in the application of the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to patient care. Dental hygienists should understand and practice ethical behavior consistent with the professional code of ethics throughout the educational experiences. Below are representative examples of professional standards which are not inclusive:
Statement of Confidentiality
Confidentiality is the duty owed by dental hygiene professionals, including students enrolled in Dental Hygiene accredited programs, to protect the privacy of ALL patient information. Dental Hygiene professionals clearly have an obligation to keep MEDICAL and PERSONAL information about patients in the strictest confidence at all times. Unless disclosure is mandated by patient consent, statute, a duty to inform third parties, or special circumstances, dental hygiene professionals have a clear duty to maintain the confidentiality of ALL patient information.
Breach of duty to hold such information in the strictest confidence may cause liability for the individual student such as fines, imprisonment, and dismissal from the program. The American Dental Hygienists' Association has published the following statement which all dental hygiene professionals (including students) must always follow the "Code of Ethics."
"We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy. We acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of confidence."
Mandatory Skills Building/Tutoring
To increase student success in the DHYG courses and assist students with difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the final exam) must complete a mandatory skills-building assignment before taking the next exam.
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
Cell phones and other electronic devices may detract from the learning environment. For this reason, they should be silenced and put away out of view before entering the classroom. The personal use of cell phones in the classroom is not permitted. Cell phones may be checked at designated break times. Students who choose to violate the cell phone policy in class will receive a 0 in the grade book for the day.
Mailboxes
Each student is assigned a mailbox located inside the student locker room. Students are required to check their mailbox daily for various communication from the faculty.
Bulletin Board
First and second-year dental hygiene students have designated areas on a shared bulletin board inside the student locker room where various announcements may be posted.
Emergency Contacts
Phone numbers that family members may use to reach a student in case of an emergency are as follows:
Dental Clinic Office Supervisor: (806) 354-6050
Amarillo College Police: (806) 371-5163
Academic Grievance Procedure
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order to the: (1) Instructor (2) Department Chair/Program Director (3) Dean of Health Sciences/Division Committee (4) Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs (5) Vice President of Academic Affairs and (6) College President in that order.
Required Course Assignments and Learning Activities
The course calendar and related handouts indicate the due date and time for all assignments. Students need to make a note of these dates and times with consideration that late assignments will not be accepted, and a zero will be issued for a late assignment.
The course will consist of the following: chapter tests, homework, a mid-term exam, a comprehensive case study exam, and a final exam.
Grading Criteria
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Chapter tests count for 25% of your final grade.
The mid-term exam counts for 25% of your final grade.
Homework counts for 10% of your total grade.
Comprehensive case study exam counts for 15% of your grade.
Final Exam counts for 25% of your grade.
The following grade scale applies throughout this course:
A = 93-100%
B = 83-92%
C = 75-82%
F = Below 75%
Note: A grade of “D” is not possible in this course.
In order to pass the course, a student must achieve a final grade of 75% and meet all requirements of the course.
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy for this course:
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance falls below a minimum of 75% on any assigned assessment. The student will be required to complete mandatory remediation assigned by the course instructor. A student will receive a remediation ticket with the instructor keeping the duplicate copy. In DHYG 2231, students must complete a hand-written adaptive quiz assignment and turn it in the following week after being assigned. Remediation will not change the student’s grade. The initial grade will stand.
Make-up Policy for Missed Work
If a student is absent on the when a major examination is given, the student may make up the missed work as follows:
Attendance Policy
"Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor." (Amarillo College Student's Rights and Responsibilities Publication). Absences will be monitored and evaluated to determine a student's final course grade. A student with less than 90% attendance in class or lab may fail the course. Student absenteeism jeopardizes the completion of the course. The instructor will take roll for each class and note absences for each student. Students who are not present for roll call are counted absent. Students must report any anticipated class/lab absence to the instructor. A student who leaves class or lab early is counted absent.
A student will receive ONE bonus point to the final grade for perfect attendance with a prior passing minimum average of 75%.
Dental Hygiene Care II
Fall 2024
Date
| Lecture | Course Associated Lab Activities |
August 22
| Review Course Syllabus
Review Handout
| Review Lab-Supported Activities Case Studies in Dental Hygiene Tutorial: Getting Started with a Sample Case |
August 29
| Chapter 55: The Patient with Cancer Test: Handout and the Assigned CE | Chapter 3: Case A and Worksheet. Complete Workbook for Chapter 55 |
September 5
| Chapter 56: The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient Test on Chapter 55 | Chapter 4: Case B and Worksheet Complete Chapter 56 Workbook
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September 12
| Chapter 57: The Patient with a Seizure Disorder Test on Chapter 56 | Chapter 5: Case C and Worksheet Complete Workbook for Chapter 57 |
September 19
| Chapter 58: The Patient with a Mental Health Disorder Test on Chapter 57 | Chapter 6: Case D and Worksheet Complete Workbook for Chapter 58 |
September 26
| Chapter 59: The Patient with a Substance-Related Disorder
Test on Chapter 58 | Chapter 7: Case E and Worksheet Complete the workbook for Chapter 59 |
October 3
| Chapter 60: The Patient with Respiratory Diseases Test on Chapter 59 | Chapter 8: Case F and Worksheet Complete Workbook for Chapter 60
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October 10
| Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
October 17
| Fall Break | Fall Break |
October 24
| Chapter 62: The Patient with a Blood Disorder | Chapter 9: Case G and Worksheet Complete Workbook for Chapter 62 |
October 31
| Chapter 63: The Patient with an Autoimmune Disease Test on Chapter 62 | Chapter 10: Case H and Worksheet Chapter 11: Case I and Worksheet Complete Chapter 63 Workbook |
November 7
| Chapter 39 Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy and Adjunctive Therapy and Advanced Instrumentation.
| Chapter 12: Case J and Worksheet Chapter 13: Case K and Worksheet Complete Chapter 39 Workbook |
November 14
| Chapter 14: Family Violence Test on Chapter 39 | Chapter 14: Case L and Worksheet Chapter 15: Case M and Worksheet Complete Chapter the Workbook for Chapter 14 |
November 21
| Handout: Myasthenia Gravis Adaptive Quizzing: Compromised Patients Test on Chapter 14 | Chapter 16: Case N and Worksheet Chapter 17: Case O and Worksheet
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November 28
| Thanksgiving Holiday
| Thanksgiving Holiday
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December 5
| Comprehensive Case Study Exam | Comprehensive Case Study Exam |
December 10
| Final Exam 9:00 – 12:00 Noon Jones Hall Room 111
| Final Exam 9:00 – 12:00 Noon Jones Hall Room 111
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