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Dental Hygiene Clinic I
Course: DHE133

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Laboratory   3 Credit(s)   9 Period(s)   9 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on assessment, planning, and implementation. Introduction to evaluation of dental hygiene therapy



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Collect and interpret data from the medicodental history, extraoral and intraoral examination, radiographs, periodontal assessment and dental assessment for clinic patients. (I)
2. Develop and present dental hygiene treatment plans and appointment sequencing. (II)
3. Refer patients to appropriate health care providers based on interpretation of clinical data. (I, II)
4. Demonstrate clinic emergency protocol. (III)
5. Educate and enroll clients as co-therapists in oral disease prevention. (IV)
6. Identify instrument sharpness. (IV)
7. Detect and remove light to moderate deposits on patients with slight periodontitis. (IV)
8. Provide dental hygiene therapy for patients from diverse populations with experiences on pediatric patients.(IV)
9. Select and apply caries preventive agents. (IV)
10. Select and apply desensitizing agents. (IV)
11. Clean removable prosthetic appliances for clinic patients. (IV)
12. Integrate computer technology in patient care. (V)
13. Describe the outcome following implementation of dental hygiene care. (VI)
14. Demonstrate responsibility for professional judgment and ethical conduct in patient care. (VII)
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. Patient Assessment
   A. Medicodental History
      1. Chief Complaint
      2. Vital Signs
      3. Referral
   B. Extraoral and Intraoral Assessment
   C. Radiographic Assessment
   D. Periodontal Assessment
      1. Gingival Evaluation
      2. Pocket Depths
      3. Recession
      4. Furcations
      5. Attached Gingiva
      6. Mobility
   E. Dental Assessment
II. Dental Hygiene Treatment Plan
   A. Classification
      1. Periodontal
      2. Calculus
   B. Priority of Treatment
   C. Appointment Sequencing
   D. Treatment Plan Presentation
   E. Referrals
   F. Documentation
III. Medical Emergency Management
   A. Clinic Protocol
   B. Documentation
IV. Implementation
   A. Patient Population
      1. Adult
      2. Adolescents
      3. Child/Infant
   B. Communication
      1. Team Interaction
      2. Client Interaction
   C. Client Education
      1. Partnership
      2. Oral Self Care
      3. Dietary Counseling
   D. Instrumentation
      1. Test for Instrument Sharpness
      2. Remove Deposits
   E. Desensitization
      1. Gingival
      2. Dentinal
   F. Care of Removable Appliances
   G. Selective Polish
   H. Caries Preventive Agents
      1. Fluoride
      2. Sealants
V. Computer Technology
   A. Client Education
   B. Information Management
VI. Outcomes
   A. Patient
      1. Oral Health Status
      2. Patient Satisfaction
   B. Student
      1. Instrumentation Skills
      2. Time Management
VII. Professionalism
   A. Compliance With Clinic Policies and Procedures
   B. Teamwork
   C. Ethical Conduct
   D. Documentation
   E. Accountability
   F. Self Assessment
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  11/23/1999

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