MCCCD Program Description

Dental Hygiene Theory I

Course: DHE132

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on assessment, planning and implementation. Topics include instrumentation, adjunct dental hygiene services, instrument sharpening, computer technology, dental specialties and professional accountability

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Clean removable prosthetic appliances. (I) 2. Apply pit and fissure sealants. (II) 3. Describe the clinical and radiographic parameters of periodontal disease classification. (III) 4. Determine treatment planning and appointment sequencing for each of the periodontal disease classifications. (III) 5. Formulate individualized oral hygiene self care plans for clinic patients. (IV) 6. Explain the significance of root anatomy related to instrumentation techniques. (V) 7. Demonstrate proper patient selection for and operation of power scalers and air polishers. (V) 8. Explain the theory and rationale of dental hygiene treatment modalities. (V) 9. Describe and demonstrate hard and soft tissue desensitization. (VI) 10. Explain and demonstrate principles of instrument sharpening. (VII) 11. Describe pulp responsiveness testing. (VIII) 12. Describe and demonstrate the use of computer technology in dentistry. (IX) 13. Describe the recognized dental specialties and how each relates to dental hygiene. (X) 14. Describe professional accountability. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Care of Removable Prosthetic Appliances A. Handling B. Ultrasonic cleaning C. Manual cleaning II. Pit and Fissure Sealants A. Patient selection B. Types C. Armamentarium D. Techniques E. Documentation III. Periodontal Disease Classification A. Clinical findings 1. Mobility 2. Furcations 3. Attached gingiva B. Radiographic findings C. Treatment planning D. Appointment sequencing IV. Individualized Oral Hygiene Self Care Planning A. Goal setting B. Assessment of current practices C. Oral hygiene aid selection D. Evaluation and modification V. Instrumentation A. Root Anatomy B. Root Instrumentation 1. Periodontal files 2. Furcation probe 3. Specially designed instruments C. Power scalers 1. Sonic 2. Ultrasonic D. Air Polishing E. Implant Care F. Modalities 1. Periodontal debridement theory 2. Root planing theory 3. Full mouth disinfection VI. Desensitization A. Tooth (hard tissue) 1. Dentinal hypersensitivity 2. Agents 3. Application B. Gingiva (soft tissue) 1. Patient selection 2. Agents 3. Application VII. Instrument Sharpening A. Armamentarium B. Techniques 1. Moving stone 2. Stationary stone 3. Rotary methods VIII. Pulp Responsiveness Testing A. Symptoms B. Methods 1. Electrical 2. Thermal 3. Percussion 4. Palpation 5. Radiographic IX. Computer Technology A. Intraoral camera B. Computers C. Dental software X. Dental Specialties A. Periodontics B. Endodontics C. Pediatric dentistry D. Maxillofacial surgery E. Prosthodontics 1. Fixed prosthesis 2. Removable prosthesis 3. Implants F. Orthodontics G. Public health dentistry H. Oral pathology XI. Professional Accountability A. Definition B. Professional judgment C. Ethical conduct D. Documentation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/25/2004

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