Dental Hygiene, Degree

Proposed 2007 Standards Revisions

Dental Hygiene

Associate Degree

Proposed Revisions:

The Dental Hygiene Working Committee, in collaboration with the Dental Hygiene, degree State Technical Committee, recommends the revisions to standards stated in the attached Dental Hygiene, degree Probe Report.

Recommended Action – DTAE Staff:

It is recommended that the proposed revisions to standards be approved as listed .

Recommended Action – VPI Council:

Enter Recommendation(s)

Recommended Action – Presidents Council:


Recommended Action – DTAE Board:


Summary of Credit Hour Changes: Dental Hygiene, Associate Degree

Hours Current Proposed Difference

Total Credit 123 124 +1

Recommended:

DTAE 123 124 +1

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Total Credit current proposed difference

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2007

Standards Revision ProjectAn Industry-Driven Report of Standardized Programs

InGeorgia Technical Colleges

Dental Hygiene, Degree

Probe Report

March 2007

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Facilitator(s):

Kathie Ivester


Quality Improvement Initiative

The program standards and guides materials, which form the basis for instruction in Georgia’s technical colleges, are developed to support industry driven needs. Faculty and local program advisory committees review programs, each year, to ensure the latest technology and employment needs are addressed for the program.

Through the Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee (IFCC) process, programs are reviewed and, if needed, recommendations are made to update competencies found in the program. Given the accelerating changes in technology and the workplace, a major systematic updating of all standardized programs in the technical colleges, with business and industry involvements, is needed.

A joint IFCC Executive Board and State Technical Committee (STC) meeting was held in March 9, 2007 to examine the Dental Hygiene , degree , program. A working committee composed of instructors and state technical committee members met in March 30, 2007 to discuss and respond to recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC members.

Currently, the Probe process is being initiated for program revisions recommended by the State Technical Committee . The following sections are included in this Probe document:

a listing of the IFCC Executive Board a listing of the State Technical Committee members a list of the Working Committee members and recommendations made by the IFCC Executive Board and STC

The recommended changes/revisions made in this document apply to the Dental Hygiene , degree program(s). The deleted items are reflected with a strikethrough while new material is boldfaced. Course number and course title changes are recommended to more accurately describe the course level and content of the affected courses and enhance transferability.

The appropriate sections from the program standards are included, showing recommended revisions, and a revised curriculum sequence illustrates the impact of revisions on scheduling.

IFCC Executive Board

Dr. David Byers, Chair, Lanier Technical College Carol Johnson, Vice-chair, West Central Technical College Dr. Barbara Jansen, Secretary, Director Middle Georgia Technical College Renee’ Graham, Director Valdosta Technical CollegeJennifer Gramiak, Director Southeastern Technical CollegeTina Grile, Director Athens Technical College Marsha McCrimmon, Director Central Georgia Technical CollegeJan Jones, Director Columbus Technical College

State Technical Committee

Dr. David Byers, Chair, Lanier Technical College Carol Johnson, Vice-chair, West Central Technical College Dr. Barbara Jansen, Secretary, Middle Georgia Technical College Dr. John Daniel, Representative West Georgia Technical CollegeCynthia Lambert, Representative Lanier Technical CollegeHope Arnold,Representative Valdosta Technical CollegeLinda Carr, Representative Columbus Technical CollegeGinger Morton, Representative Athens Technical CollegeDebbie Harkins, Representative Middle Georgia Technical CollegeMelanie Bryson, Representative Southeastern Technical CollegeJana Spivey, Representative Valdosta Technical College


Working Committee

Dr. David Byers, Chairperson, Co-Director Lanier Technical CollegeCarol Johnson, Vice-Chairperson, Director West Central Technical College – absentDr. Barbara Jansen, Secretary, Director Middle Georgia Technical CollegeDr. Stuart Beardsley, Faculty Middle Georgia Technical CollegeStephanie Krajewski, Faculty Middle Georgia Technical CollegeApril Williams, Faculty Middle Georgia Technical CollegeCrista Hill, Co-Director Lanier Technical CollegeRuth Thompson, Faculty Lanier Technical CollegeJan Jones, Director Columbus Technical CollegeBecky Prielozny, Faculty Columbus Technical CollegeMarsha McCrimmon, Director Central Georgia Technical CollegeJennifer Gramiak, Director Southeastern Technical CollegeRenee’ Graham, Director Valdosta Technical CollegeTina Grile, Director Athens Technical College – absentCherie Rainwater, Faculty West Central Technical College – absentValerie Crane, Faculty West Central Technical College – absentDr. John Daniel Acworth, GA – absent Cynthia Lambert Gainesville, GA – absent Hope Arnold Hahira, GA – absentLinda Carr Cataula, GA – absentGinger Morton, Representative Bogart, GA – absentDebbie Harkins, Representative Kathleen, GA – absentMelanie Bryson, Representative Mount Vernon, GA – absentJana Spivey, Representative Valdosta, GA - absentPhil G. Petty DTAE, Atlanta, GA

State Technical Committee Recommendations

The State Technical Committee made the following 20 recommendations that were approved by the Dental Hygiene IFCC.

1. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that the content of AHS 104 is more geared to basic knowledge of all health professions. Course content should de-emphasize common skill sets and increase awareness of the interdependence of other health professions.

Rationale:It is desirable for AHS 104 to include basic knowledge that pertains to all health professions.

2. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that a separate course be developed (Introduction to Dental Hygiene) -1 credit hour (3 clinic hours) to address specific topics and procedures needed prior to DHY 104/105-Preclinic Lecture and Lab.

Rationale:This new course will enable the programs to more efficiently address the additional clinical skills needed on the new ADHLEX clinical exam. It will include a redistribution of the competencies in the courses DHY 104/105 (Preclinic Lecture and Lab) and DHY 110/111 Clinic I Lecture and Lab) allowing the students more time to practice instrumentation technique prior to patient care.

3. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that Psychology and Sociology be recommended as separate core courses for those students interested in Bachelors or higher degrees; however, students could elect to take a combined Psychology/Sociology course (Introduction to Behavioral Sciences) to fulfill the requirement should they choose to not further their education beyond the Associates degree level.

Rationale:


This option will give students the option of fewer required course hours to obtain their degree.This option would equate to a savings of 5 credit/ 3 semester credit hours. This can be a beneficial alternative for students relying on funding from the Hope Scholarship and Pell grant programs.

4. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that a minimum grade of 75 be required for all dental hygiene courses.

Rationale: This recommendation is based on the required minimum passing score of 75 on both the NationalBoard Dental Hygiene Examination and the ADHLEX clinical exam. Both examinations must besuccessfully completed with a passing grade in order for the graduate to obtain licensure fromthe Georgia Board of Dentistry. It is the general consensus of the working committee thatstudents must be able to pass the program coursework with a grade of 75 to properly preparethem to gain their licensure. All grades obtained in the program are still to be scored as per the DTAE grading scale, but the minimum score of 75 will be required to continue in the program.

5. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that DHY 112 (Biochemistry) be combined with DHY 212 (Nutrition) into one 3-hour course since curriculum content is similar. (New course number to be assigned by DTAE upon posting).

Rationale: The content of these two courses have been noted by students and faculty to contain an overlap of information. The combination of these two courses is an attempt to reduce redundancy and to minimize the total credit hours required for program completion.

6. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that one additional credit hour be added to DHY 108 (Radiology) to be reflected in lecture time for the course. This would increase the course from 3 to 4 credit hours.

Rationale: Increasing the course an additional hour will allow more time to gain knowledge in radiology theory and digital imaging. The faculty currently teaching this course agree that additional lecture time is already required to properly cover the material.

7. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that DHY 108 (Radiology) be taught in two separate quarters or in a sequence where radiology theory is taught first followed by radiographic technique. Two separate grades would be required for both radiology theory and technique to ensure competency in each segment. DTAE will assign two unique course numbers for the theory and technique courses in Radiology.

Rationale: Offering Radiology as two separate courses, where the lecture and lab components are divided, would allow dental assistants or those previously trained in dental radiography to test out (exempt) the technique course and would allow the educational process to be more seamless.

8. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that digital radiography be added as a specific competency listed in the Standard for DHY 108 (Radiology).

Rationale:Digital radiography has become commonplace in the private practice sector. Graduates must be well versed with the theory and practice of using digital radiography to meet the needs of the community. In addition to teaching the theory of digital radiography, the dental hygiene programs should budget for digital radiography equipment including computer support in the clinical and radiology areas.

9. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that the minimum age of 18 be required to enter the dental hygiene program. This change is to ensure that students entered in the program meet the minimum age requirements by law to operate radiography equipment.

Rationale:


Although the Georgia Board of Dentistry requires dental hygiene applicants to be 18 years of age to obtain licensure, the working committee could find no evidence prohibiting persons under the age of 18 from learning to use ionizing radiation. The dental hygiene programs agree that applicants to enter the dental hygiene program, who will be under the age of 18 at the time of graduation, must be advised of the fact that they will not be able to gain licensure until they attain the age of 18.

10. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that DTAE Standards state that dental hygiene graduates of Georgia DTAE schools receive an Associate of Applied Science degree instead of the Associate of Applied Technology degree. Mr. Petty indicated that this recommendation has already been approved.

Rationale: The type of degree has already been changed and needs to be reflected in the Standards.

11. The STC committee supports the current minimum quarter hours listed in DTAE Standards. The previous minimum quarter hours listed in the DTAE Standards for graduation from the Dental Hygiene Program was 123 quarter hours. With the changes requested the new minimum quarter hours will be 124 quarter hours.

Rationale:The Commission on Dental Accreditation mandates Standards that dictate course content that must be met within the dental hygiene programs. The specific Standards from CODA regarding course content are Standard 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13, 2-14, 2-15, and 2-16.

12. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that time management be added as a specific competency listed in the Standards for DHY 114 (Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab) and DHY 221 (Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lab).

Rationale:This competency is added to assist the student in developing time management skills allowing them a smoother transition into the private practice sector.

13. It was recommended by the State Technical Committee that specific competencies regarding pain control be added to the Standard for DHY 206 (Pharmacology and Pain Control).

Rationale:Although all the DTAE dental hygiene programs include pain control as part of the DHY 206 (Pharmacology) course, there was no specific competency covering pain control. This subject needs to be added as a competency.

14. The State Technical Committee engaged in discussion centered on whether an additional hour should be added to DHY 106 (Pharmacology). No recommendations were made at the time of the STC meeting. The Working Committee considered the issue and decided to request the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend changing the credit and contact hours for DHY 106 (Pharmacology) from 3 hours to 4 hours.

Rationale:Increasing the course an additional hour will allow the proper lecture time required to properly cover the subject material.

15. The Working Committee requested the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend removing the competency “Impression and Study Cast Techniques” from DHY 110 / DHY 111 (Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture and Lab).

Rationale:The competency concerning “Impression and Study Cast Techniques” is taught to clinical competency during the demonstration lab for DHY 103 (Dental Materials). The rationale for removing it from DHY 110 / DHY 111 (Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture and Lab) is to reduce redundancy within the program.


16. The Working Committee requested the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend adding the competency “Applied Techniques” to DHY 111 (Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab), DHY 202 (Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab), and DHY 209 (Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab).

Rationale:This is apparently a typographical error from the earlier Standards since the competency “Applied Techniques” is listed as a specific competency for all other clinical laboratory sessions where live patient care is a component of the course.

17. The Working Committee requested the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend correcting the D. Lab hours reflected for DHY 113 (Microbiology) from 3 hours to 2 hours.

Rationale:This is apparently a typographical error from the earlier Standards since the laboratory session for DHY 113 (Microbiology) is a demonstration lab instead of a participation lab.

18. The Working Committee requested the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend removing the competency “Amalgam Polishing/Recontouring” from DHY 201/202 (Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture and Lab).

Rationale:Amalgam polishing and recontouring are considered to be dated procedures, and should no longer be required as a specific competency within the program.

19. The Working Committee requested the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend removing the competency “PSR Index” from DHY 213/214 (Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture and Lab).

Rationale:Students need to be well versed in obtaining different types of indices, but there is no reason for there to be a specific competency using the PSR index.

20. The Working Committee requested the Dental Hygiene Program’s Advisory Boards to recommend adding the competency “Dietary Assessment” to DHY 213 (Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture).

Rationale:“Dietary Assessment” is an important component of dental hygiene education. It is already taught within the programs and it appears on the National Board examination. “Dietary Assessment” should be added as a specific competency.


State Board Approved Dental Hygiene Curriculum

Current and Proposed Changes

Associate Degree

Program Title:

Dental Hygiene, Associate Degree

Program Description:

The Dental Hygiene program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the dental profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Registered dental hygienists work in a variety of professional settings. The public is most familiar with dental hygienists in the private dental office, where they perform numerous critical services designed to detect and prevent diseases of the mouth. These include oral prophylaxis; examining the head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease; educating patients about oral hygiene; taking or developing radiographs; and applying fluoride or sealants. In this setting, registered dental hygienists play a vital role in protecting the oral health of the American public. Program graduates receive a Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Technology degree. Program graduates receive a Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science degree.

Core Course

(a) General Core Courses

Course Code General Core Course Title

ClassHours

D/Lab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

CHM 191

Chemistry I[P] Program admission level math achievement

4 0 3 7 5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric[P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098

5 0 0 5 5

ENG 193

Literature and Composition [P] ENG 191 with C or better

5 0 0 5 5

ORHUM 191

Introduction to Humanities[P] ENG 191 with C or better

(5) (0) (0) (5) (5)

ENG 195

Technical Communications[P] ENG 191 with C or better

5 0 0 5 5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech[P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098

(5) (0) (0) (5) (5)

MAT 191

College Algebra[P] Program admission level math achievement

5 0 0 5 5

ORMAT 196

Contemporary Mathematics[P] Program admission level math achievement

(5) (0) (0) (5) (5)

PSY 191

Introductory Psychology[P] Program admission

5 0 0 5 5

SOC 191

Introduction to Sociology[P] Program admission

5 0 0 5 5

OR

DSO? XXXX

Introduction to Behavioral Science[P] Program admissionThis course can replace PSY 191 and SOC 191 only at the Associate Degree level

(5) (0) (0) (5) (5)

Minimum Required Hours: 34 0 3 37 35

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(b) Occupational Courses

Course Code Occupational Course Title

ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 104

Introduction to Health Care[P] Provisional admission

2 0 3 5 3

BIO193

Anatomy and Physiology I[P] Provisional admission

4 3 0 7 5

BIO194

Anatomy and Physiology II[P] BIO 193

4 3 0 7 5

DHY 100

Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology[P] Program admission

2 2 0 4 3

DHY 101

Oral Embryology and Histology[P] Program admission

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 102

Head and Neck Anatomy[P] Program admission

3 0 0 3 3

DHY 103

Dental Materials[P] Program admission

2 2 0 4 3

DHY 104

Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture[P] DHY 100

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 105

Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab[P] DHY 100

0 0 6 6 2

DHY 108

Radiology[P] DHY 102

2 0 3 6 3

DHY 110

Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture[P] DHY 104

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 111

Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab[P] DHY 105

0 0 9 9 3

DHY 112

Biochemistry Fundamentals for Dental Hygienists[P] CHM 191

3 0 0 3 3

DHY 113

Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Profession[P] CHM 191

3 4 0 7 5

DHY 200

Periodontology[P] DHY 111

4 0 0 4 4

DHY 201

Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture[P] DHY 110

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 202

Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab[P] DHY 111

0 0 12 12 4

DHY 205

Oral Pathology[P] DHY 101, DHY 102

4 0 0 4 4

DHY 206

Pharmacology and Pain Control[P] Program admission

3 4 0 0 3 4 3 4

DHY 207

Community Dental Health[P] None

2 4 0 6 4

DHY 208

Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture[P] DHY 201

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 209

Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab[P] DHY 202

0 0 12 12 4

DHY 212

Nutrition[P] None

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 213

Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture[P] DHY 208

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 214

Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab[P] DHY 209[P/C] DHY 213

0 0 12 12 4

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ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY 220

Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lecture[P] DHY 213

2 0 0 2 2

DHY 221

Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lab[P] DHY 214

0 0 12 12 4

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers[P] Provisional admission

1 4 0 5 3

DHY 107

Radiology Lecture 3 0 0 3 3

DHY 109

Radiology Lab 0 0 3 3 1

DHY 106

Introduction to Dental Hygiene 0 0 3 3 1

DHY 211

Biochemistry and Nutrition 3 0 0 3 3

Minimum Required Hours: 54 55 22 69 72 146149 88 89

d) Program Final Exit PointDental Hygiene, Associate Degree

e) Credits Required for Graduation 123 124 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Proposed course changes in the Dental Hygiene, Associate Degree

DHY 104 – Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture

Course Description

Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: Professionalism, asepsis, patient assessment, emergencies, instrumentation, charting, patient and clinician positioning, ethics, and oral health education, occlusion, and caries.

Competency Areas Hours

Professionalism Class 2Asepsis D. Lab 0Patient Assessment P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Emergencies Credit 2InstrumentationChartingPatient /Clinician PositioningEthicsOral Health EducationOcclusionCaries

Prerequisite:

DHY 100, DHY 106 (Introduction to Dental Hygiene)

Corequisite: DHY 105

DHY 105 – Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab

Course Description

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Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: asepsis, patient assessment, emergencies, instrumentation, charting, patient and clinician positioning, ethics, oral health, and occlusion, and caries.


Asepsis Class 0Patient Assessment D. Lab 0Emergencies P. Lab/O.B.I. 6Instrumentation Credit 2ChartingPatient and Clinician PositioningEthicsOral Health EducationOcclusionCariesPrerequisite: DHY 100, DHY 106 (Introduction to Dental Hygiene)Corequisite: DHY 104

DHY 108 – Radiology

Course Description

Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation physics principles, radiation biology, radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, legal issues of dental radiography, and digital radiography principles and techniques.


Radiation Physics Principles Class 2 3

Radiation Biology D. Lab 0Radiation Safety P. Lab/O.B.I. 3Radiographic Quality Assurance Credit 3

4Imaging TheoryRadiographic InterpretationRadiographic NeedLegal Issues of Dental RadiographyDigital Radiography Principles and Techniques

Prerequisite:

none

Corequisite: none

DHY 110 – Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture

Course Description

Continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include: caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, dental appliances, patient management, impression and study cast techniques, and interdental care.


Caries Class 2

Prevention D. Lab 0

Occlusion P 0

Lab/O.B.I.Instrumentation Credit 2

Patient Management

Dental Appliances

Impression and Study Cast Techniques

Interdental Care

Prerequisite: DHY 104Corequisite: DHY 111

DHY 111 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab

Course Description

Continues the development of student skills in patient care. Topics include: caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, impression and study cast techniques, interdental care, and applied techniques, and applied techniques.


Caries Class 0

Prevention D. Lab 0

Occlusion P.Lab/O.B.I.

9

Instrumentation Credit 3

Patient Management

Dental Appliances

Impressions and Study Cast Techniques

Applied Techniques

Interdental Care

Applied Technicques

Prerequisite: DHY 105Corequisite:

DHY 110

DHY 112 - Biochemistry Fundamentals for Dental Hygienists

Course Description

Provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include: molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, DNA and RNA, nutrition and digestion, and bioenergetics.


Molecular structure Class 3Carbohydrates D. Lab 0Proteins P. Lab/O.B.I. 0DNA and RNA Credit 3Nutrition and DigestionBioenergetics

Prerequisite:

CHM 191

Corequisite:

DHY 113 – Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Profession

Course Description

Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology, with emphasis on microbial form and function. Topics include: introduction to microorganisms; microbial physiology, metabolism and genetics; control of microorganisms; infection and host response; and microbial, viral, and parasitic diseases of human organ systems.


Introduction to Microorganisms Class 4Microbial Physiology D. Lab 3 2Metabolism and Genetics P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Control of Microorganisms Credit 5Infection and Host ResponseMicrobial Diseases of Human Organ Systems

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite:

DHY 200 - Periodontology

Course Description

Provides fundamental information on periodontal anatomy, pathogenesis of the periodontal diseases, and an introduction to modern rational periodontal therapy, including preventive, nonsurgical, and surgical methods. Topics include: tissues of the periodontium, epidemiology, the classification of periodontal diseases and conditions, disease prevention, disease treatment and management, drug therapy, immunology, microorganisms associated with periodontology, surgical and nonsurgical treatment, principles of periodontal surgery, periodontal/endodontic emergencies, and implantology and maintenance of implants.


Tissues of the Periodontium Class 4Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases D. Lab 0Periodontal Diseases P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Disease Prevention and Treatment Planning Credit 4Nonsurgical Periodontal Disease TherapyDrug TherapyImmunology and Host Defense MechanismMicroorganisms Associated with PeriodontologyThe Principles of Periodontal SurgeryPeriodontal/Endodontic EmergenciesImplantology and Maintenance of Implants

Prerequisite:

DHY 101

Corequisite:

DHY 201 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture

Course Description

Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include: instrument sharpening, patient assessment, treatment planning, antimicrobial use, amalgam

polishing/recontouring, pulp vitality testing, treatment of hypersensitivity, whitening, implant care, tobacco cessation, pit and fissure sealants.Competency Areas Hours

Instrument sharpening Class 2Patient assessment D. Lab 0Antimicrobial use P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Amalgam polishing/recontouring Credit 2Pulp vitality testingTreatment of hypersensitivityWhiteningImplant careTobacco cessationTreatment planningPit and fissure sealants

Prerequisite:

DHY 111, DHY108, DHY 107


DHY 202 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab

Course Description

Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include: instrument sharpening, patient assessment, treatment planning, antimicrobial use, amalgam polishing/recontouring, pulp vitality testing, treatment of hypersensitivity, whitening, implant care, tobacco cessation, pit and fissure sealants, and applied techniques.


Instrument sharpening Class 0Patient assessment D. Lab 0Antimicrobial use P. Lab/O.B.I. 12Amalgam polishing/recontouring Credit 4Pulp vitality testingTreatment of hypersensitivityWhiteningImplant careTobacco cessationTreatment planningPit and fissure sealantsApplied Techniques

Prerequisite:

DHY 111, DHY108, DHY 107


DHY 206 - PHARMACOLOGY AND PAIN CONTROL

Course Description

Introduces principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Emphasizes actions and reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken by dental patients. Topics include: pharmaceutical referencing, legal and ethical considerations, drug effects, contraindications, drug related emergencies, dental related anesthesia, and pain control. Competency Areas Hours

Pharmaceutical Referencing Class 3 4Legal and Ethical Considerations D. Lab 0Drug Effects P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Contraindications Credit 3 4Drug Related EmergenciesDental Related AnesthesiaPain Control

Prerequisite:

DHY 110 Program admission

Co requisite:

DHY 209 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab

Course Description

Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: Scaling, debridement and root planing, oral irrigation and antimicrobial agents, special needs patients, and ultrasonics and air polishing and applied techniques. Competency Areas Hours

Scaling, debridement and root planing ClassOral Irrigation and Antimicrobial Agents D. LabSpecial Needs Patients P Lab/O.B.I. 1

2Ultrasonics and air polishing Credit 4Applied Techniques

Prerequisite:

DHY 202


DHY 212 - Nutrition

Course Description

Familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist's role as a nutrition educator. Topics include: nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment.


Nutritional Aspects Class 2Nutritional Disorders D. Lab 0Diet Assessment P. Lab/O.B.I. 0

Credit 2

DHY 213 – Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture

Course Description

Continues the development of student knowledge necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: PSR index, recare systems, special needs, and dietary assessment.


PSR Index Class 2Recare Systems D. Lab 0Special Needs P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Dietary Assessment Credit 2

Prerequisite:

DHY 208

Corequisite:

DHY 214 – Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab

Course Description

Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: PSR index, dietary assessment, recare systems, applied techniques, and time management.Competency Areas Hours

PSR Index Class 0Dietary Assessment Implementation D. Lab 0Recare Systems P. Lab/O.B.I. 12Applied Techniques Credit 4Time Management

Prerequisite: DHY 209Corequisite DHY 213

DHY 221 – Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lab

Course Description

Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: applied techniques, and time management.


Applied Techniques Class 0Time Management D. Lab 0

P. Lab/O.B.I. 12

Credit 4

Prerequisite:

DHY 214


DHY 106 – Introduction to Dental Hygiene

Course Description

Provides fundamental skills in the dental environment. The course focuses on infection control procedures and exposure management. Topics include: asepsis, dental terminology, ethics, professionalism, emergencies, patient assessment, and patient and clinician positioning.


Asepsis Class 0Dental Terminology D. Lab 0

Ethics P. Lab/O.B.I. 3Professionalism Credit 1EmergenciesPatient AssessmentPatient and Clinician Positioning

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite: None

DHY 107 – Radiology Lecture

Course Description

Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation physics principles, radiation biology, radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, legal issues of dental radiography, and digital radiography techniques and principles.


Radiation Physics Principles Class 3Radiation Biology D. Lab 0Radiation Safety P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Radiographic Quality Assurance Credit 3Imaging TherapyRadiographic InterpretationRadiographic NeedLegal Issues of Dental RadiographyDigital Radiography Principles and Techniques

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Corequisite: None

DHY 109 - Radiology Lab

Course Description

Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles and techniques.


Radiation Safety Class 0Radiographic Quality Assurance D. Lab 0Imaging Theory P. Lab/O.B.I. 3Radiographic Interpretation Credit 1Radiographic NeedDigital Radiography Principles and Techniques

Prerequisite:

Program admission


DHY 211 – Biochemistry and Nutrition Fundamentals for Dental Hygienists

Course Description

Provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist’s role as a nutritional educator. Topics include: molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment.


Molecular structure Class 3Carbohydrates D. Lab 0Proteins P. Lab/O.B.I. 0Nutrition and Digestion Credit 3BioenergeticsNutritional AspectsNutritional DisordersDiet Assessment

Prerequisite:

CHM 191

Corequisite: None

Curriculum ModelSuggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculums for Dental Hygiene, degree program are set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the programs is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence

Enter Program Name, Award Level

First Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

BIO 193

Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 0 7 5

DHY 100

Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology 2 2 0 4 3

DHY 101

Oral Embryology and Histology 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 106

Introduction to Dental Hygiene 0 0 3 3 1

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric 5 0 0 5 5

MAT 191

College Algebra 5 0 0 5 5

ORMAT 196

Contemporary Mathematics (5) (0) (0) (5) (5)


Second Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

BIO 194

Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 0 7 5

DHY 102

Head and Neck Anatomy 3 0 0 3 3

DHY 103

Dental Materials 2 2 0 4 3

DHY 104

Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 105

Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab 0 0 6 6 2

CHM 191

Chemistry I 4 0 3 7 5


Third Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

AHS 104

Introduction to Health Care 2 0 3 5 3

DHY 107

Radiology Lecture 3 0 0 3 3


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY 109

Radiology Lab 0 0 3 3 1

DHY 110

Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 111

Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab 0 0 9 9 3

DHY 113

Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Profession

3 4 0 7 5


Fourth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY 200

Periodontology 4 0 0 4 4

DHY 201

Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 202

Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab 0 0 12 12 4

DHY 205

Oral Pathology 4 0 0 4 4

DHY 206

Pharmacology and Pain Control 3 4 0 0 3 4 3 4


Fifth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY112

Biochemistry Fundamentals for Dental Hygienists

3 0 0 3 3

DHY 211

Biochemistry and Nutrition 3 0 0 3 3

DHY 207

Community Dental Health 2 4 0 6 4

DHY 208

Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 209

Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab 0 0 12 12 4

ENG 193

Literature and Composition 5 0 0 5 5

ORHUM 191

Introduction to Humanities (5) (0) (0) (5) (5)


Sixth Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY 212

Nutrition 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 213

Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture 2 0 0 2 2


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY 214

Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab 0 0 12 12 4

ENG195

Technical Communications 5 0 0 5 5

ORSPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech (5) (0) (0) (5) (5)


Seventh Quarter


ClassHours

DLab

Hours

P/Lab/OBIHours

ContactHours

CreditHours

DHY 220

Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lecture 2 0 0 2 2

DHY 221

Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lab 0 0 12 12 4

PSY 191

Introductory Psychology 5 0 0 5 5

SOC 191

Introduction to Sociology 5 0 0 5 5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers 1 4 0 5 3


Suggested Equipment List

Adaptations for handicappedAglinate impression materialAglinate traysAir compressorAir driven handpieceAir polisher/powderAir tips for unitsAmalgamAmalgam carrierAmalgam carverAmalgam condenserAmalgam polishing kitAnesthetic 3% no epinephrine mepivacaineAnesthetics, lidocaineAntimicrobial soapAPF fluoride-gel topical, 5 flavorsApplicator sticks, 6" cotton tippedApron, leadApron, patientArticulating paperAspirating syringeAspiratorsAutoclaveAuxiliary plaque control devicesBall-shaped applicatorBitewing x-ray tab or loopBurnisherCabinet, instrument (fixed or mobile)Cabinet, storage

Calcium hydroxideCalculatorCentral vac systemCharts/postersClamp forcepsCoin envelopesCompositeComposite placement instrumentComputerComputers in clinic to enable digital radiographyComputer software to support digital radiographyCopal varnishCopy machineCotton pliersCotton roll holdersCups and brushes (assorted)Cups, plastic 5oz.CurettesCuring lightCurrent Physicians Desk ReferenceCuttle diskDark room equipment Dental amalgamatorsDental chairDental enginesDental flossDental lathe and splash panDental unitDesensitizing liquidDeskDigital radiography equipment and softwareDisclosing tablets/solutions, Red-cote (concentrate)Dishes, dappen (pumice)Disinfectant cleanerEducational materials for patientsEmergency kitExplorersFiling cabinetFilm drierFilm processing machine (automatic)Film viewerFinishing strips (disposable) Floss holderFloss refill for dispenser, unwaxedFloss refill for dispenser, waxedFloss samplerFloss threadersFluoride-gel trays, largeFluoride-gel trays, mediumFluoride-gel trays, smallGauze squares, 2x2Gauze squares, 4x4Glass mixing slabGloves medium, latex/vinylGloves, smallHandpiece oil and cleanerHandpieces, spray-a-dayHandpieces, straightHeadrest covers (disposable)Infection control armamentariumInstrument and supply caseInstrument sharpener

Laboratory stoneLaboratory stoolLatex glovesMasks, procedureMatrix bandMechanical retainerMedication cupsMirror, handMirror, mouthMixing padMobile hygiene cartModel trimmerModels (anatomical)MouthwashNapkin holderNapkins, patient (disposable)NeedlesNeedles, metal hub anestheticOperating lightOral hygiene suppliesOxygenPamphletsPanoramic x-ray machinePatient education cassettePeriodontal dressingPeriodontal probesPetroleum jellyPlaster and stone binsPlaster dispensing binPlastic matrix stripPorte-polishersProcessing tankProjector, audiovisualProphy brush, pointed youngProphy brush, youngProphy cup, greyProphy paste, coarseProphy paste, fineProphy paste, mediumProphy paste, plusProphy-jet powderProphylaxis anglePumiceRefrigeratorRing holder for cupsRound bursRubber dam frameRubber dam lubricantRubber dam napkinRubber dam punchRubber points, cups, and disksRubber stimulator tipsRubber wheelSafety glassesSaliva ejectorsScalers, six to eight designsScissorsScrub brushSealant etchant gelSealantsSelf-seal sterilization pouchesSharpening oil

Topical anesthetic gelTray covers, rectangularTrays, alginate impressionTrays for instrument set upsUltrasonic cleaner concentrate for instrumentsUltrasonic scaler and tipsVCRVibratorsView box (x-ray)WedgesWhite stoneWhiteningWinged clampWingless clampsWordprocessing computer packagesWork counterWork stationX-ray cassetteX-ray developerX-ray film adhesive tabsX-ray film holdersX-ray film placing devicesX-ray film, size 0, 2, and 4X-ray fixerX-ray machineZinc-oxideZinc-phosphate

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