DEH 1000 - INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE
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SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE
DEH 1000-INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Amy Krueger, BSDH, MS CRDH
OFFICE PHONE: (727) 341-3691
OFFICE ADDRESS: SPC HEC- Room # 103E
OFFICE HOURS: Posted on office door
E-MAIL:
Please send me emails through DEH 1000 class- located in My Courses
CLASS LOCATION: St. Petersburg College, Health Education Center Room #177N
CLASS TIMES: Tuesday 8:00–11:30 AM
COURSE CREDIT: 2 hours
COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR: E-mail is the most effective way to communicate with me. Please allow at least 48 hours for a response to your e-mail, not including weekends. Please see my schedule displayed on my office door for scheduled office hours.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
· Course Material located on My Courses.
· Henry, R. & Goldie, M.P. (2016). Dental hygiene - Applications to clinical practice. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN: 978-0-8036-2568-6
· Henry, R. & Goldie, M.P. (2016). Dental hygiene - Applications to clinical practice. Workbook Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN: 978-08036-2569-3
· Wilkins, E.M. (2013). Clinical practice of the dental hygienist. (12th ed.). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 978-1451193114
· Harris, N. O., Garcia-Godoy, F., Nathe, C.N. (2014). Primary preventive dentistry (8th ed.) Upper Saddle River N.J.: Prentice Hall
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to acquaint the student with his/her role as a dental hygienist and provide background information and knowledge necessary to function in subsequent clinical dental hygiene courses.
COMPETENCIES:
1. Apply ethical reasoning to patient care and comply with state and federal laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.
2. Use screening, referral and education to bring consumers into the health care delivery system by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating dental hygiene treatment and community-based oral health programs.
5. Analyze the roles of the profession (clinician, educator, researcher, consumer advocate, entrepreneur, administrator Manager, Corporate, Public Health) as defined by the ADHA and demonstrate professionalism through leadership, service activities and affiliation with professional organizations.
6. Integrate self-assessment strategies to provide quality clinical care and to initiate a pattern of life-long learning.
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES (75% accuracy must be attained for all major learning outcome):
A. The student will be able to specify the sequence of events that resulted in the establishment of dental hygiene as a profession.
B. The student will be able to understand and explain the dental hygienist's role within the scope of "total dental hygiene care” and exhibit the attitudes and behaviors that are expected of a healthcare professional.
C. The student will be able to explain the theory of disease transmission and the concept of the aseptic chain.
D. The student will be able to explain the various infectious diseases in a dental office.
E. The student will be able to explain and demonstrate the method and reason for obtaining an accurate medical and dental history.
F. The student will be able to describe the composition, method of attachment and role of hard and soft deposits and dental stains.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
A. The student will specify the sequence of events that resulted in the establishment of dental hygiene as a profession by his/her ability to:
1. Specify the sequence of events that resulted in the establishment of dental hygiene as a profession.
2. List and explain the functions of professional licensure.
3. State and explain the purpose, function, and role of each member of the dental health team.
4. Identify the educational, professional, and legal requirements which must be met by each member of the dental health team.
B. The student will be able to understand and explain the dental hygienist's function within the scope of "total dental hygiene care" by his/her ability to:
1. Define oral prophylaxis and its relationship to dental hygiene treatment.
2. Explain the dental hygienist's role in total dental care.
3. Discuss the different phases of the dental hygiene process of care.
4. Discuss effective communication skills that can aid in the development of the different components of the dental hygiene process of care.
5. Define evidence-based dental hygiene research and how it relates to the role and function of a dental hygienist.
C. The student will be able to explain the theory of disease transmission and the concept of the aseptic chain.
1. Explain the need to disinfect the dental operatory with effective methods prior to patient arrival.
2. Explain how to prepare instruments for autoclave with the ultrasonic cleaner, bagging instruments, and wrapping cassettes and the rationale for so doing.
3. State the methods of sterilization and disinfection and the factors critical to the effectiveness of each.
4. Identify the disposable materials and/or supplies which cannot be heat sterilized.
5. Differentiate:
a. sterilization
b. disinfection
c. sanitization
6. Define:
a. antisepsis
b. contamination
c. bacteriocidal
d. bacteriostatic
e. asepsis
f. static
g. cidal
h. pathogenic
i. sepsis
j. cross-infection
7. Explain the rationale for the operator wearing the following during treatment: face mask, gloves (including utility gloves), safety glasses, protective clothing (including disposal gown).
8. Explain the theory of disease transmission and the concept of the aseptic chain.
9. Explain acceptable barrier protection methods in the dental offices.
D. The student will explain the various infectious diseases in the dental office by his/her ability to:
1. Describe the following infectious diseases including their incubation periods, agents, immunizations, treatments, and oral complications:
a. Tuberculosis
b. Hepatitis virus
c. Herpes virus
d. Venereal Disease
e. Aids/HIV
2. Explain the CDC plan for post-exposure protocol for health care workers.
3. Discuss the Exposure Control followed in clinical and laboratory courses at St. Petersburg College.
E. The student will explain and demonstrate the method and need for obtaining an accurate medical and dental history by his/her ability to:
1. Explain the reasons and purposes for obtaining a complete medical and dental history.
2. State the two basic methods of obtaining a medical/dental history and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
3. List the guidelines which should be followed when taking medical/dental histories and explain the relevance of each.
4. List the items to which a given response necessitates consultation with the dentist and/or physician.
5. Identify specific responses that indicate antibiotic premedication, sedation, alteration of medication, special appointment planning, special precautions to prevent disease transmission and allergic reactions.
6. List key history up-date questions to be asked at subsequent (return) appointments.
7. Explain the necessity for accurate record keeping (documentation), including:
a. dates
b. recording in ink
c. obtaining patient signatures on release forms, patient’s rights form, and medical/dental history
8. Correctly record (documents) an accurate medical/dental history, asking pertinent questions of the patient.
9. Identify special needs patients and obtaining a medical/dental history on them.
F. The student will be able to describe the composition, method of attachment and role of hard and soft deposits and stains by his/her ability to:
1. Describe the relevance of the contributing factors for the retention of stain, plaque/dental biofilm (soft deposits), and hard deposits on the teeth.
2. Define materia alba: describe its clinical appearance; location; occurrence rate; ways to remove; composition; clinical significance.
3. Define acquired pellicle: describe its origin; clinical appearance of older pellicles; and the pellicle's functions.
4. State where food debris is retained and its methods for removal.
5. Define plaque/dental biofilm: describe its clinical appearance; location; types; occurrence rate; methods for removal; recurrence rate; composition attachment, clinical significance.
6. Explain the formation process of plaque/dental biofilm, including the roles of the acquired pellicle, bacterial colonization, and plaque maturation.
7. Define calculus, describe the composition of calculus and explain the mineralization process of calculus.
8. Compare the clinical characteristics of supragingival and subgingival calculus.
9. Explain the role of plaque/dental biofilm in calculus formation and its involvement in the early or latter stages of calculus formation.
10. Describe attachment modes of calculus.
11. Define and differentiate extrinsic, intrinsic, exogenous, and endogenous stains.
12. Describe the characteristics of different types of stain according to:
a. clinical appearance,
b. distribution,
c. composition,
d. occurrence rate,
e. etiology.
13. State the types of restorative and endodontic therapy materials, which discolor the teeth.
14. Describe different types of imperfect tooth developments and their relationship to staining of the teeth and give characteristics of each imperfection.
15. Identify a stain and state its classification.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. ATTENDANCE: Attendance at all class sessions is required. In the event a class must be missed, the student must notify your instructor, Mrs. Krueger 727-341-3691 or email her through angel DEH 1000 PRIOR to class and they will be responsible for all material covered during missed class. For every class session missed in excess of two, 5 points will be subtracted from the final grade. Students who miss more than 3 class sessions will automatically be withdrawn from course. In the event that this occurs past the withdraw deadline, the student will receive a failing grade as earned. Every two times a student is late counts as one absence. Students who do not meet the attendance requirements of their respective program prior to the 60% point will be given a choice of either voluntarily withdrawing or receiving a grade of "F" in the course. Students who do not meet the attendance requirements after the 60% point will be given an "F" in the course. At any point in the course, when the attendance requirements have not been met, the student can no longer attend the respective course and any co-requisites to the course. Also note, that professional attire is expected when attending class. Appropriate healthcare uniforms (“scrubs”) will be required, both in the clinic and classroom, starting in the fall semester. Further discussion on this topic will take place during our first scheduled class meeting.
2. EXAM POLICY: Exams are pre-scheduled by the instructor and can NOT be taken early or late unless an extreme emergency, which will be determined by the discretion of the instructor and the program director and/or dean. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. NO EXCEPTIONS
3. ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments and readings are required and should be completed prior to class. Students are responsible for assigned information for use in class discussion, quizzes and examinations. Late assignments including online discussions will NOT be accepted.
4. WITHDRAWL:
May 20, 2016- Last day to drop a class in order to receive a refund.
June 24, 2016- Last day to withdraw from a class and receive a grade of a “W”.
Financial aid recipients: If you totally withdraw from the College anytime on or before the dates of your session, you may incur repayment of Federal Financial Aid funds.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access for all students. Disability Resources (DR) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with DR, who have a letter requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact the instructor early in the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact DR for a confidential discussion at 727-341-3721 (V/TTY) or at . Additional information is available at the college-wide Disability Resource website: http://www.spcollege.edu/dr/
DISABILITY POLICY
http://www.spcollege.edu/dr/
Under Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, SPC seeks to ensure that admission, academic programs, support services, student activities and campus facilities are accessible to and usable by students who document a qualifying disability with the College. Students with disabilities who desire accommodations need to provide appropriate documentation of a disability and request services from Disability Resources.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Student Learning Support & Resources: In order to receive effective learner support, there are several areas of which students should be aware.
SPC's Technical Support Desk: Students can get technical help from SPC. Below are some Helpdesk information contact resources:
· Student Help Desk Phone Number: (727) 341-4357
· Web Address for Help Desk: http://www.spcollege.edu/helpdesk/
Library Online SPC provides the students with a great deal of library resources for our online students. Here is the SPC library link: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/.
Resources to check if your computer’s software is compatible: http://www.spcollege.edu/Central/utilities/systemCheck/
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:
The student survey of instruction is administered in coursed each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.
STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/Current/student_rights.htm
All electronic devices including computers, cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be silenced and/or turned off unless they are required for academic purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for non-academic purposes is a violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary action.
Students may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms. Due to the potential piracy of students’ materials, the College is not responsible for student work posted on the Internet (outside of the college’s Learning Management System, currently My Courses).
Each student's behavior in the classroom or online is expected to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process, including the posting of inappropriate materials on chat room or Web page sites.
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
It is your responsibility to be familiar with St. Petersburg College’s Academic Honesty policies and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for any form of academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of “F”. Note that copying/pasting published information without citing your sources, whether the information is from your textbook or the Internet is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you slightly change the words from an outside source, the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. http://www.spcollege.edu/AcademicHonesty/