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If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
DHYG-1239-001 General and Oral Pathology
Disturbances in human body development, diseases of the body and disease prevention measures with emphasis on the oral cavity and associated structures.
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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; 2 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
Students are required to have the most current edition of textbooks.
1. Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th edition, Ibsen and Phelan
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 and ready to go. Students will 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 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 with faculty, staff, and peers.
Other Supplies
1. Library Card for AC and/or city library
2. Computer and Internet Access, Printer, Print Cartridges
3. Index cards, Scantron sheets, Paper, Pens, Markers
4. Additional Materials as needed
Course Meeting Day and Time
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Jones Hall Room 111)
End-of-Course Outcomes
Chapter Objectives
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
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 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 judgement 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 judgement 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 also 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:
Students are concerned with excellence in learning rather that just meeting minimal criteria.
Students maintain composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.
Students exhibit an attitude of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.
If a student has a conflict with a grade given by the instructor, the student must follow the outlined grievance procedure.
Faculty will not change a grade given to a student from another faculty member.
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 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 "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 course and assist students with difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the final) 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, phones 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 his/her 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 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) Assistant Dean of Health Sciences (4) Dean of Health Sciences (5) Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs (6) Vice President of Academic Affairs (7) President in that order.
Assignments and Examinations:
The course will consist of Chapter exams, Lab Projects and a comprehensive Final. Refer to the course calendar for the schedule of materials to be covered in each class or lab period and the tentative examination dates. Also, please note the provisions of the Make-up Policy in this syllabus for missed examinations. Examinations will be objective in nature (true/false, multiple choice, matching). Case based questions will be utilized to simulate patient experiences and critical thinking. The final examination will be mostly objective in nature and will test information for the entire course. Lab projects are to be completed and signed as acceptable and/or graded.
The following criteria will be used to determine your grade
Chapter Exams 70%
Comprehensive Final 15%
Lab Project, Papers and Participation 15%
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. All students are considered mature enough to seek faculty assistance and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements. Students who continually fall below the minimal level of 75% on graded material should seek assistance from the course faculty.
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy
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 a mandatory remediation assigned by the course instructor. A student will receive a remediation ticket with the instructor keeping the duplicate copy. Students will be required to complete a hand-written assignment that is to be turned in the following week. Remediation will not change the student's grade. The initial grade will stand. The purpose of remediation is to strengthen the content area the student failed.
Make-up Policy for Missed Work
If a student is absent on the day when a major examination is given, the student may make-up the missed work as follows:
“Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.” (Amarillo College Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Publication). Absences are 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 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%.
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Month |
Day |
Lecture, 2 hours |
Lab, 1 hour |
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January |
21 |
Syllabus and Introduction, Blackboard, PowerPoint files, collaborate ultra Start Chapter 1 |
VHS tape Common Oral Lesions |
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January |
28 |
Continue Chapter 1 Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions |
Introduce University of Minnesota Oral Path PP database |
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February |
4 |
Finish Chapter 1 and Test One |
Interesting photos from our AC clinic Patients and discussion |
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February |
11 |
Chapter 2, Inflammation and Repair |
Time Magazine Article on Inflammation with your one page paper submitted in Journal |
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February |
18 |
Finish Chapter 2 and Test Two |
Flashcards for Vocabulary Challenge |
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February |
25 |
Chapter 3 Immunity and Test Three |
Matching Oral lesions Challenge Drag and Drop |
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March |
4 |
Chapter 4 Infectious Diseases |
Activity - Pathology Identification Exercises
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March |
11 |
Finish Chapter 4 and Test Four
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Start Smoking Cessation PP from Texas Oncology |
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March |
18 |
Spring break
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Spring break |
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March |
25 |
Chapter 5 Developmental Disorders and Test Five |
Paper on any Developmental or Genetic condition you are interested in |
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April |
1 |
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Chapter 6 Genetics
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Second PP on Smoking Cessation
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April |
8 |
Chapter 7 Neoplasia |
Oral Cancer DVD, University of Washington |
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April |
15 |
Easter Finish Chapter 7 and Test Six |
Easter Finish Smoking Cessation and discussions |
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April |
22 |
Chapter 8 Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone |
review of AC clinic Smoking Cessation Paperwork and Veloscope |
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April |
29 |
Chapter 9 Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases and Test seven |
Research Diabetes and Dentistry and submit paper |
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May |
6 |
Chapter 10 Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint |
Maybe Guest Lecture |
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May |
12 |
Final, 200 questions |
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