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DHYG-2201-001 Dental Hygiene Care I
Dental hygiene care for the medically or dentally compromised patient including supplemental instrumentation techniques.
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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:
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(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Students are required to have the most current edition of textbooks.
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 must be proficient in sending and receiving emails with attachments, uploading documents, and participating in discussion boards.
Students are responsible for bringing their tablets or laptops to every class session. Please have the battery charged and ready to go. Before coming to class, install Respondus Lockdown Browser on your computer
Utilize CTL resources for technical help. CTL Student Help Center: (806) 371-5992 or ctlstudenthelp@actx.edu
Communication
The best way to contact me is through your student email in Blackboard. I check my email Monday through 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 to use netiquette when corresponding with faculty, staff, and peers.
Other Supplies
Course Meeting Day and Time
The course is designed in a lecture-lab format. The class will meet on Wednesday from 1:00 - 6:00 pm in Jones Hall, Room 110.
Changes to the Syllabus and the Course
The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and the course as necessary. All changes will be posted on the course's Blackboard Announcements page, and students will be notified by email.
End-of-Course Outcomes
Assess various patient needs; formulate a dental hygiene plan for the medically and dentally compromised patient; and describe supplemental instrumentation techniques.
Participation and Instructor Help
Learning activities in this course are designed to enhance students' understanding of concepts. Students must prepare for these sessions and participate appropriately.
Chapter Objectives
Learning objectives will coordinate with the materials presented in lectures, handouts, reading assignments, and exams. The student will know that these objectives are complete by earning a final course grade of "C" or higher as evaluated by an instructor. The objective standard may be one or any combination of the following: a. As given in lecture, b. As demonstrated and discussed in clinic/lab, c. As shown in handouts, and d. As stated in the course text:
Chapter 61: The Patient with Cardiovascular Disease
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the cardiovascular conditions encountered in patients seeking oral health care.
2. Discuss the etiology, symptoms, and risk factors associated with cardiovascular conditions.
3. Discuss the impact of cardiovascular diseases on the oral cavity and their relationship to oral health.
4. Plan dental hygiene treatment modifications for the patient with cardiovascular disease.
Chapter 46: The Pregnant Patient and Infant
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the oral implications of fetal development in all stages of pregnancy.
2. Identify common oral findings during pregnancy.
3. Recognize the association between periodontal infection and pregnancy.
4. Assess and develop an appropriate care plan for the pregnant patient.
5. Identify considerations that may occur during pregnancy and the need for referral.
6. Recognize the importance of infant oral health.
7. Describe anticipatory guidance considerations for infant and caregiver education.
8. Define early childhood caries and recognize methods of bacterial transmission.
9. Describe the components and techniques for conducting an infant oral examination.
Chapter 47: The Pediatric Patient
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the specialty of pediatric dentistry.
2. Discuss using a caries risk assessment tool to identify an individual patient's risk and preventive factors.
3. Identify age-appropriate anticipatory guidance/counseling factors to educate parents/caregivers of toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.
4. Identify preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare interventions based on age and caries risk assessment.
5. Discuss oral health home care needs, adjunct aids, and continuing care recommendations for children.
Chapter 48: The Older Adult Patient
After studying the chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe physiologic and cognitive changes associated with aging.
2. Explain common chronic conditions associated with aging.
3. Identify common oral changes associated with aging.
4. Demonstrate best practices for communicating with an older adult patient.
5. Explain and document the dental hygiene care process for the older adult patient.
Chapter 49: The Patient with a Cleft Lip and Palate
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the cleft lip and palate types that result from developmental disturbances.
2. Identify and describe the role of the professionals on the interdisciplinary team in treating a patient with cleft lip and palate.
3. Recognize the oral characteristics a patient with cleft lip and palate may experience.
4. Explain how to adapt the dental hygiene appointment sequence for a cleft lip and palate patient.
Chapter 50: The Patient with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Define and describe neurodevelopmental disorders.
2. Give examples of the characteristics, oral findings, and health problems significant for dental hygiene care for patients with intellectual disability, Down Syndrome, and an Autism spectrum disorder.
3. Recognize adaptations necessary for providing dental hygiene care for a patient with a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Chapter 51: The Patient with a Disability
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2. Identify and define key terms and concepts for individuals with disabilities.
3. Identify risk factors for oral disease associated with disability conditions.
4. Describe factors that enhance the prevention of oral disease for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
5. Explain procedures and factors contributing to the safe and successful management of individuals with disabilities during dental hygiene care.
6. Outline a plan for continuing care for a patient with a disability.
Chapter 52: Neurological Disorders and Stroke
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and define key terms and concepts related to physical impairment.
2. Describe the characteristics, complications, occurrence, and medical treatment of various physical impairments.
3. Identify oral factors and findings related to physical impairments.
4. Describe modifications for dental hygiene care based on assessing needs specific to a patient's physical impairment.
Chapter 53: The Patient with an Endocrine Condition
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the major endocrine glands and describe the functions of each.
2. Explain each endocrine gland disorder's signs, symptoms, and potential oral manifestations.
3. Describe hormonal effects and oral health risk factors commonly associated with puberty, menses, contraceptives, and menopause.
Chapter 54: The Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
After studying this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the types of diabetes mellitus and the significant characteristics of each.
2. Explain current knowledge about the oral health-diabetes link.
3. Describe the risk factors and criteria used to diagnose diabetes.
4. Summarize the lifestyle modifications and medications used to prevent and manage diabetes.
5. Identify the key messages dental hygienists need to convey to patients with diabetes.
Supplemental instrumentation techniques:
After studying the material on scaling and root planing, the student will be able to:
1. Classify periodontal instruments.
2. Understand the principles of scaling and root planing.
Research:
After attending library training, the student will be able to:
1. Choose a special needs topic and write a research paper in APA format.
2. Develop and present a PowerPoint from the research paper to peers and faculty.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
The Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program has specific policies regarding student conduct, which may be implied or written. The course syllabi and the program manual are sources for particular student conduct policies for dental hygiene students at Amarillo College.
Professional Standards
All dental hygiene students must demonstrate professionalism in behavior, manner, and judgment in the program. Professionalism includes appearance, asepsis, patient management, peer, faculty, and staff interaction, and documentation. The Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program Manual discusses guidelines for professionalism and professional appearance. Faculty will evaluate professionalism continuously throughout the program.
Students will exhibit professional maturity and an acceptable level of clinical judgment, as determined by the 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 the College. Documentation may include reporting via the Amarillo College Student Behavior Alert form with the College.
Students must be competent in applying the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to patient care. Dental hygienists should understand and practice moral behavior consistent with the professional code of ethics throughout their educational experiences. Below are representative examples of professional standards that 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 must constantly keep medical and personal information about patients in the strictest confidence. Unless disclosure is mandated by patient consent, statute, a duty to inform third parties or exceptional circumstances, dental hygiene professionals have a clear duty to maintain the confidentiality of ALL patient information.
Breach of duty to keep such information in the strictest confidence may result in liability for the individual student, such as fines, imprisonment, and dismissal from the program. The American Dental Hygienists' Association has published the following statement: All dental hygiene professionals (including students) must always follow the "Code of Ethics."
"We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships to demonstrate our value on individual autonomy. We acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of confidence."
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 before entering the classroom. Personal cell phone use is not permitted in the school. Cell phones may be checked at designated break times. Students who choose to violate the cell phone policy in class will receive a grade of zero for assigned work.
Mailboxes
Each student is assigned a mailbox located inside the locker room. Students are required to check their mailboxes daily for various communications 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 they may post various announcements.
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 they are enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order to the: (1) Instructor, (2) Clinic Coordinator, (3) Department Chair/Program Director, (4) Dean of Health Sciences/Division Committee (5) Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs (6) Vice President of Academic Affairs and (7) College President in that order.
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Chapter Exams 30%
Research Paper 10%
PowerPoint Presentation 5%
Homework Assignments 5%
Midterm Exam 25%
Comprehensive Final Exam 25%
The following course 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
To pass the course, a student must achieve a final grade of 75% and meet all requirements for the course.
Required Course Assignments and Learning Activities
The course will consist of chapter tests, a mid-term exam, a research paper, a PowerPoint presentation of the research paper, homework assignments, and a comprehensive final examination.
A research paper focused on a special needs patient is required for this course. Special needs are those of patients with medical, physical, psychological, cognitive, or social conditions that require considering a wide range of assessment and care options to provide dental treatment for that individual. These individuals include, but are not limited to, people with cognitive and developmental disabilities, complex medical conditions, significant physical limitations, and vulnerable older adults.
Requirements for the research project, deadlines, and grading rubric are located in the content section of Blackboard.
Faculty Assistance
All students are considered mature enough to ask questions, seek help and assistance from faculty, and are encouraged to ask questions during class sessions.
Makeup Policy for Missed Work
If a student is absent on the day when a significant examination is scheduled, the student may make up the missed work as follows:
Electronic Testing Procedures
In this course, all tests will be administered electronically through the Blackboard Ultra platform. Students must bring their own fully charged tablets or laptops to each scheduled test to facilitate a smooth testing process. Testing will utilize the Respondus LockDown Browser, so please ensure it is installed on your device beforehand. Students must submit their completed tests on Blackboard before closing their laptops and leaving the classroom. Failure to submit within the designated time frame may result in a grade penalty. Upholding academic integrity is paramount in this course, and any cheating, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration during tests will be strictly addressed under the AC Rights and Responsibilities policies. By participating in electronic testing, students acknowledge and agree to comply with these procedures.
"Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the student's responsibility to attend class according to the course's requirements as established by the instructor." (Amarillo College Student's Rights and Responsibilities Publication) Absences will be monitored and evaluated to determine the 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 a 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%.
DHYG 2201 Dental Hygiene Care I (Lecture/Lab)
Spring 2025
Course Calendar
Date/Week | Chapter and Assignments |
Week One |
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January 15 | Review Course Syllabus Reading: Begin Chapter 61: The Patient with Cardiovascular Disease Review Research Paper Assignment |
Week Two | Reading Chapter 46: The Pregnant Patient and Infant |
January 22 | Complete Workbook for Chapter 61 Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments |
Week Three January 29 | Test: on Chapter 61 Library Training with Mrs. Gilbert, Director of AC Library Complete Chapter 46 workbook. Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments |
Week Four February 5 | Reading: Chapter 47: The Pediatric Patient Complete Workbook for Chapter 47 |
| Complete homework assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments |
| Deadline to Choose Research Topic and approved by Mrs. Cleere Test on Chapter 46 |
Week Five February 12 | Reading: Chapter 48: The Older Adult Patient Complete Workbook for Chapter 48 Complete homework assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments |
| Test on Chapter 47 |
Week Six |
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February 19 | Reading: Chapter 49: The Patient with a Cleft Lip or Palate Complete Workbook for Chapter 49 Complete homework assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments Test on Chapter 48 |
Week Seven |
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February 26 | Reading: Chapter 50: The Patient with a Neurological Disorder Complete Workbook for Chapter 50 Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments The deadline to turn in articles and Approved Research Resources. Turn in to Mrs. Cleere’s mailbox in a folder with your name on it and your research topic. Articles should be organized and in alphabetical order. Test on Chapter 49 |
Week Eight |
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March 5
| Mid-Term Exam |
March 12
| Spring Break |
Week Nine |
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March 19 | Reading: Chapter 51: The Patient with a Disability Complete Workbook for Chapter 51 Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments Upload the Completed Title and Reference Page in APA to the Assignment Link. Due Today. |
Week Ten |
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March 26 | Reading: Chapter 52: Neurological Disorders and Stroke Complete Workbook for Chapter 52 Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments Test on Chapter 51 |
Week Eleven |
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April 2 | Reading: Chapter 53: The Patient with Endocrine Disorders Complete Workbook for Chapter 53 Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments Test on Chapter 52 The rough draft, approved by the Writers Corner, is due today. Upload it to the assignment link in Blackboard. |
Week Twelve |
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April 9 | Reading: Chapter 54: The Patient with Diabetes Mellitus Complete the Workbook for Chapter 54. Complete Homework Assignments. Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments Test on Chapter 53 |
Week Thirteen |
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April 16 | Lecture on Supplemental Instrumentation Techniques Reading: Chapter 39: Pages 738-745 Student Presentations All Research Papers and PowerPoint Presentations Are Due. Please upload them to the assignment links by 11:59 pm. Late assignments are not accepted, and the student will receive a zero grade. |
Week Fourteen |
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April 23 | Test on Chapter 54 Complete Homework Assignments Adaptive Quizzing and Case Study Assignments
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Week Fifteen April 30 | Complete Student Presentations
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Week Sixteen May 5
| Comprehensive Final Exam Jones Hall Room 110 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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