| Originator: | Gift, Tracy Status: Approved Department: DEH Dental Hygiene | |
| Date Created: | 11/17/2015 Submitted: 11/17/2015 Completed: 12/18/2015 | |
| Effective Semester: | Fall | |
| Catalog Year: | 2016-17 | |
| Course Prefix: | DEH | |
| Course Number: | 104 | |
| Course Full Title: | Dental Hygiene Theory I | |
| Reason for Evaluation: | Competencies Change Corequisite Change Prerequisite Change | |
| Current Credit: | 2 | |
| Lecture Hours: | 2 | |
| Lab Hours: | 0 | |
| Clinical Hours: | 0 | |
| New Credit Hours: | 0 | |
| Lecture Hours: | 0 | |
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| SUN Course?: | No | |
| AGEC Course?: | No | |
| Articulated?: | No | |
| Transfer: | NAU | |
| Prerequisite(s): | DEH 101, DEH 121, DEH 122 | |
| Corequisite(s): | DEH 114 | |
| Catalog Course Description: | The focus of this course is prevention by way of patient education. Also included are continued dental hygiene clinical procedures, such as sealants, fluoride, and an introduction to treatment planning. | |
| Course Learning Outcomes: | 1. Integrate instrumentation skills including instrument sharpening. (3, 4, 5, 6)
C7, HP 6 2. Develop learning principles/techniques for motivating others to learn. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) C3, C4, C8, C10, HP1, HP2,HP4, HP5, PD1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PGD1 3. Compare and contrast the various oral hygiene methods, techniques and the disease process involved in developing appropriate patient education and treatment planning measures. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) C1, C2, C4, C7, C8, C10,HP6, PC4 C1, C2, C4, C7, C8, C10, HP6, PC4 4. Evaluate the role and importance of pit and fissure sealants in preventive dentistry. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) C1, C2, C4, C7,C8, C10, HP6, PC4 5. Defend the importance of oral health care for children ages infant through five years. (2, 3, 4,) C1, C2, C3,C4, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, HP1, HP2, HP3, HP4, CM1, CM2, CM3, PC2, PC3 6. Analyze demineralization, the caries process and remineralization. (2, 3, 5) C3, C4, C8, C10, HP1, HP2, HP5,PC2, PC3,PGD1 7. Discriminate the benefits and characteristics of various fluorides. (2, 3, 5) C3, C4, C8, HP1, HP4, HP5, CM1, PC2,PC3, PC4 8. Manage the legal responsibilities of the dental professional when dealing with possible abuse and neglect issues. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) C1, C2, C4, C7, C8, C10, HP6, PC4, HP3, PC1, PC2 |
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| Course Competencies: | Competency 1 Plan dental hygiene treatment.
Objective 1.1 Generate dental hygiene treatment plan. Objective 1.2 Identify the role of the patient in developing the dental hygiene treatment plan. Objective 1.3 Develop a dental hygiene treatment plan for an individual patient in accordance with his or her health and psychological needs. Objective 1.4 Examine individual patient responses to the treatment plan in accordance with health and psychological needs. Objective 1.5 Identify the implications of informed consent. Objective 1.6 Integrate the essentials of treatment planning and recording. Objective 1.7 Apply individual patient needs to patient education. Competency 2 Recommend patient education based on human motivation factors. Objective 2.1 Outline the six steps of the learning ladder. Objective 2.2. Create a comfortable environment that fosters patient motivation and learning. Objective 2.3. Differentiate how patients learn, i.e. adults vs. children. Objective 2.4. List the principles of learning. Objective 2.5. Describe the characteristics of good instruction. Objective 2.6. Determine the principles influencing dental patient motivation. Objective 2.7. Investigate effective communication with diverse patient populations. Objective 2.8. Breakdown potential barriers to changing a health behavior. Objective 2.9. Identify steps to adopting a new health behavior. Objective 2.10. Differentiate between the various microorganisms found in plaque and how they indicate the age of the plaque. Objective 2.11. Formulate a plaque index utilizing disclosant. Objective 2.12. Differentiate between teaching and learning. Objective 2.13. Select teaching materials. Objective 2.14. Compile barriers to the teaching/learning process. Objective 2.15. Appraise the characteristics of a brush designed primarily to promote oral cleanliness, including parts, dimensions, and types of handles, heads, and bristles. Objective 2.16. Outline the various brushing techniques. Objective 2.17. Summarize supplemental brushing of problem areas, including tongue and occlusal brushing. Objective 2.18. Evaluate the use and indications of powered toothbrushes. Objective 2.19. Breakdown the effects of improper tooth brushing. Objective 2.20. Describe the recommended care of toothbrushes. Objective 2.21. Select a toothbrush for various patients taking into consideration the factors that influence such selections. Objective 2.22 Demonstrate proper interdental care. Objective 2.23. Select interproximal aids for various patients taking into consideration the factors that influence such selections. Objective 2.24. Evaluate oral hygiene products including mouth rinses and dentifrices. Objective 2.25. Investigate hydrotherapy. Objective 2.26. Outline the ADA's role in approval of dental therapeutics. Objective 2.27. Create oral hygiene strategies for patients presenting with xerostomia. Competency 3 Recommend sealant placement based on patient needs assessment. Objective 3.1 Outline the importance of sealants in a preventive program. Objective 3.2 Distinguish the different types of sealants available. Objective 3.3 Judge effective sealant placement. Objective 3.4. Examine how sealants work. Objective 3.5. Describe the hazards of phosphoric acid on soft tissue. Objective 3.6. Evaluate full coverage and retention of the newly placed sealant. Objective 3.7. Educate the patient/parent regarding the benefits and limitations of sealants. Competency 4 Examine the decay process including demineralization and remineralization. Objective 4.1 Describe the caries process. Objective 4.2. Examine early childhood caries (ECC). Objective 4.3. Illustrate the relationship between cariogenic food and plaque pH. Objective 4.4. Describe the incidence and prevalence of caries. Objective 4.5. Compare root and enamel caries. Objective 4.6. Identify the mode of transmission of dental caries. Objective 4.7. Critique the role of plaque in the caries process. Objective 4.10. Critique the trilogy of dental caries. Objective 4.11. Analyze the role of saliva in the decay process. Objective 4.12. Differentiate frequency versus the amount of cariogenic carbohydrates in the caries process. Objective 4.13. Relate the cause and effect of diet and dental caries. Objective 4.14. Outline the mechanism of demineralization/remineralization. Objective 4.15. Associate pH with caries. Objective 4.16. Demonstrate tactile exploration to identify dental caries. Objective 4.17. Determine the anatomical location of sites on a tooth that are at risk for dental caries. Objective 4.18. Rank the components of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention intervention. Objective 4.19 Create a Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) report. Competency 5 Integrate the types and uses of fluoride. Objective 5.1. Describe the process of remineralization, including the role of calcium, phosphorus and fluoride. Objective 5.2. Recall the discovery of fluoride as an anticariogenic agent. Objective 5.3. Evaluate systemic and topical fluoride uptake. Objective 5.4. Relate the stages of fluoride deposition throughout the human life span. Objective 5.5. Research fluoridation including optimal levels, school fluoridation and partial defluoridation. Objective 5.6. Analyze the clinical characteristics of dental fluorosis. Objective 5.7. Compare the effects of fluoridation on the teeth, bones and oral cavity. Objective 5.8. Argue the economic benefits of fluoridation. Objective 5.9. Contrast the different fluoride compounds and concentrations used in dietary supplements, dentifrices, mouth rinses, gels and irrigation. Objective 5.10. Identify products currently accepted by the American Dental Association Objective 5.11. Differentiate between prescription and over the counter (OTC) fluoride products Objective 5.12. Critique the relevance of multiple fluoride therapies to caries prevention. Objective 5.13. Categorize misuse of high concentration fluoride preparations. Competency 6 Support Preventing Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (PANDA) dental hygiene practice. Objective 6.1. Define the acronym PANDA. Objective 6.2. Investigate the purpose of the PANDA program. Objective 6.3. Discuss dental neglect. Objective 6.4. Differentiate indicators of abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable neglect. Objective 6.5. Evaluate the legal responsibilities of the dental professional when dealing with possible abuse and neglect issues. Objective 6.5. Design procedures for reporting suspected cases of abuse and neglect in the dental setting. Competency 7 Produce sharp instruments. Objective 7.1. Support the importance of sharp instruments. Objective 7.2. Differentiate the visual and tactile differences between a sharp cutting edge and a dull cutting edge. Objective 7.3. Integrate important design characteristics to be maintained when sickle scalers, universal and area-specific curets are sharpened. Objective 7.4. Breakdown common sharpening errors. Objective 7.5. Demonstrate sharpening technique with sickle scalers, universal and area-specific curets to produce a sharp cutting edge by removing a minimum amount of metal and maintaining the original design characteristics. Objective 7.6. Describe the types and care of sharpening stones. Objective 7.7. Relate sharp instruments to the practice of dental hygiene. Competency 8 Modify dental hygiene care for children birth through age 5. Objective 8.1. Examine the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommendation of a first dental visit before age 1. Objective 8.2. Apply clinical anticipatory guidance with parents, caregivers, and children. Objective 8.3. Outline the risk factors for children, infant to age 5, associated with oral health concerns. Objective 8.4. Investigate the bacteria associated with dental caries in children. Objective 8.5. Demonstrate the knee to knee exam. Objective 8.6. Compare different soft and hard tissue conditions found in children. Objective 8.7. Select appropriate fluoride for children Objective 8.8. Recommend oral hygiene to parents/caregivers of children. Objective 8.9. Examine significant stages in growth and development of children ages birth to 5 years. Objective 8.10. Critique pediatric occlusion and effective intervention. Competency 9 Modify dental hygiene care to include the use of the ultrasonic scaler. Objective 9.1 Contrast the various characteristics of sonic and ultrasonic scaler instruments available to the dental hygienist. Objective 9.2. Defend the use of ultrasonics given information about patient oral conditions and general health status. Objective 9.3. Outline how ultrasonic and sonic scalers remove deposits. Objective 9.4. Demonstrate the proper procedure for ensuring patient confidence and obtaining informed consent. Objective 9.5. Demonstrate appropriate measures for managing water flow and evacuation during ultrasonic instrumentation. Objective 9.6. Select the appropriate insert based on design and usefulness. Objective 9.7. Demonstrate a sequence and stroking pattern most likely to produce a thoroughly debrided surface (no calculus, endotoxin, or microbial colonies). Objective 9.8. Compare ultrasonic and sonic instrumentation principles with those used with hand instruments. Objective 9.9. Evaluate the success of therapy based on healing response and continued health. Objective 9.10. Explain how the approach to instrumentation has shifted from an emphasis on mechanical and physical measures of success to one of the emphasized evidence of biological compatibility with health. Competency 10 Integrate the proper use of the air powder polisher to dental hygiene care. Objective 10.1 Outline the American Dental Hygienists? Association Position Paper on polishing. Objective 10.2. Investigate the indications and contraindications for air powder polishing. Objective 10.3. Evaluate the principles of application and advantages of air powder polishing. Objective 10.4. Demonstrate correct adaptation and angulation for the use of the a |
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