Mott Community College

Course Name:
Semester:

Dental Hygiene II
Winter 2015

Instructor Information:
Name:
Office Location:
Office Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
Division Phone Number:
Instructor Office Hours:

Jennifer Walker, RDH, MA

MMB 2036E
(810) 724-0495, Cell (810) 656-9627
jennifer.walker@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

Clinical Faculty:
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Cheryl Doyle, RDH, BSHA

MMB 1050
(810) 762-0487
cheryl.doyle@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

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Margaret Pobocik, RDH, BAS

MMB 2036G
(810) 762-0486
Margaret.pobocik@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

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Tara Spencer, RDH, MSDH

MMB 1050

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Rita Szukhent, RDH, MS

MMB 2036G
(810) 762-0486
rita.szukhent@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

tara.spencer@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

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Susan Weiss, DDS

MMB 2036F
(810) 762-0328
susan.weiss@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

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Joan Wilkoff, DMD

MMB 2036D
(810) 762-0327
joan.wilkoff@mcc.edu
(810) 232-8874
(810) 762-0493
See posting and by appointment.

Prerequisites:

DHYG 121
Coordinators signature required to register in this course.

Co-requisite:

DHYG 122C. Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100) or completion of

RDNG-030, ACLT-075, or ACLT-076 is required.

Days/Times/
Location:

Thursday, 8:00 8:55, MMB 2024

Clinic: MMB 2027
DHYG-122C-C101 Monday 8:00-11:40 AM, 12:30-4:10 PM
DHYG-122C-C102 Monday 8:00-11:40 AM, 12:30-4:10 PM
DHYG-122C-C103 Monday 8:00-11:40 AM, 12:30-4:10 PM
DHYG-122C-C104 Wednesday 8:00-11:40 AM, 12:30-4:10 PM
DHYG-122C-C105 Wednesday 8:00-11:40 AM, 12:30-4:10 PM
DHYG-122C-C106 Wednesday 8:00-11:40 AM, 12:30-4:10 PM

Course Prefix
And Number:

DHYG 122

Credit/Contact Hours:

5 credit/9 contact (didactic seminar 1/1, clinical laboratory 4/8)

Texts:
Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition:
ISBN Number:

Mosbys Dental Hygiene

Daniel, Harfst, Wilder
Elsevier
2nd, 2008
978-0-323-04352-6

Title:
Author:
Publisher:
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Mosbys Companion Study Guide

Daniel, Harfst, Wilder
Elsevier
2nd, 2008
978-0-323-04534-6
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Title:
Author:
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Edition:
ISBN Number:

Patient Assessment Tutorial

Nield-Gehrig, Willmann
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
3rd, 2013
978-1-4511-3148-2
All clinical support books required for DHYG I will be used in the
clinical setting.

Course Description:

This course stresses application, critical thinking, problem solving, case

studies, and special patient considerations. Students will be exposed
to application of skills learned in DHYG 121 and will add application of
new skills learned in DHYG 122. Students will treat patients under the
supervision of faculty as directed. Additionally, students will apply
learned skills acquired in first semester courses including dental
anatomy, embryology and histology, nutrition, head, neck and oral
anatomy and ethics as well as deepen their understanding of first
semester studies.

Learning Experiences:

Lecture, collaborative learning, online and independent learning, quiz,

tests, interprofessional education, service learning and Blackboard.

Accreditation Standard
That is addressed:

Goals and Competencies

Addressed:

2-7 Written course descriptions, content outlines, including topics to

be presented, specific instructional objectives, learning experiences,
and evaluation procedures must be provided to students at the
initiation of each dental hygiene course.
2-12 Dental Hygiene Sciences provide the knowledge base for dental
hygiene and prepares the student to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate dental hygiene services as an integral member of the health
team. Content I provision of oral health care services to patients with
bloodborne infectious diseases prepares the student to assess
patients needs and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate
treatment.
2-13 Learning experiences and practice time in clinical procedures is
necessary to assure sufficient opportunity to develop competence in
all clinical procedures included in the curriculum.
2-22 Graduates must be competent in the application of the principles
of ethical reasoning, ethical decision making and professional
responsibility as they pertain to the academic environment, research,
patient care and practice management.
2-24 Graduates must be competent in the evaluation of current
scientific literature.

By the end of this DHYG 122 Lecture Seminar, the student will have
been exposed to the necessary information allowing them to:
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1. Determine and evaluate and execute proper medical emergency

care in the dental setting.
2. Determine and evaluate and execute proper instrument
sharpening techniques.
3. Determine and evaluate and execute all proper ethical and legal
decisions regarding patient needs and DHCW behavior.
4. Evaluate and apply evidence-based decision-making for patient
needs when planning or treating.
5. Describe and apply all Oral Assessment, Intervention strategies.
6. Describe and apply Individualizing Preventive and Therapeutic
Strategies.
7. Demonstrate and understanding and show application of Post
treatment and Supportive Patient Care.
8. Discuss the use of chemotherapeutics and the delivery systems at
the beginning level.
9. Describe determination of success.
10. Explain and discuss the etiology and treatment of dentinal
sensitivity.
11. Determine stimuli and defense mechanisms as well as accepted
treatment.
12. Evaluate tobacco and chemical dependencies and the dental
patient. Explain seduction, addiction, consequences, habit and
treatment. Identify types of tobacco and chemical dependencies
and related oral health issues at the beginning level.
13. Determine proper anxiety control including dealing with fearful
adults and children.
14. Identify the etiology, management and success of dealing with
dental anxiety.
15. Explain and discuss the levels of mental and emotional disorders
and their relationship to dentistry.
16. Develop case documentation and patient presentation techniques.
17. Explain the patient specific approach to dental care and oral
health.
18. Demonstrate an understanding of case development and case
study activities at the beginning level.
19. Engage in beginning interprofessional activities.
Evaluation Criteria and Procedures:
Formative Assessments:
Weekly minute papers
Summative Assessments:
Seminar/Lecture Evaluation:
1. Quizzes (5 pts. Ea x 9)
2. Test
3. Comprehensive Examination
4. Service Learning
5. Syllabus scavenger hunt
6. Portfolio update
7. IPE reflection
8. PAT (5 pts. Ea x 9)
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25
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DHYG 122 Overall Evaluation Components:
Clinical patient treatment evaluations (Patient Assessment, OHS, ISA,
MOTY, MUTY, Sealants, Clinical Support Activities)
Attendance/OSHA/Incidence reports/Professional evaluation
Clinical instrumentation/patient evaluations
Seminar evaluation
Seminar assignments
There are opportunities for extra credit.
It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of the number of
graduation experiences. Each student must meet with their assigned
faculty advisor at midterm and final to review completed
requirements.
Note: The lecture component is weighted at 1/3 of the total grade.
The clinic grade is weighted at 2/3 of the total grade.
Grading Policy Including
Grading Scale:

Grading Scale: A 2.0 (at least 80%) is required to continue in the dental
hygiene program as stated in the MCC catalog.
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.0
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96-100%
92-95%
88-91%
84-87%
80-83%
75-79%
70-74%
69% and below
Incomplete
Withdraw

A student earning less than 80% in lecture or clinical laboratory will

result in non-progression in the dental hygiene program. If either
portion results in a course failure, the grade posted will be a 1.5.
This is considered an academic as well as a safety issue.
Exams and quizzes:
Weekly post-lecture quizzes cannot be made up. Weekly prelecture quizzes and exams must be made-up within five days and
will be completed at MCCs Testing Center.
Homework:
Weekly homework is due the following week and must be turned
in within the first five minutes once class begins. Assignments
turned in beyond this point are considered late. One point will be
deducted each day the assignment is late.
Course Incompletes:
A student must initiate a request for an "I" (Incomplete Grade).
The "I" will be given at the sole discretion of the instructor.
An "I" may be given only when the student:
Has completed at least 75% of the class (excluding the final exam)
but is unable to complete the class work because of
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Complete Attendance Policy:

College Policy on
Accommodations for Persons
With Disabilities:

extraordinary, unusual or unforeseen circumstances or other

compelling reasons. Has done passing work in the course and
can complete the required work without repeating the course.
Any OSHA or professional behavior incident report per semester
equals a zero percentage grade per incident report, figured into
the final grade. Severity of the offense may result in dismissal from
the program.
See course outline for key dates and the estimated timeline for
assessment(s)

All students are expected to attend class since they are held
responsible for the requirements of the course.

Any student who does not attend class will be marked absent.

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each lecture as

required.

Attendance will be taken at the beginning and end of each clinic

as required.

Each absence in clinic will result in a two percentage point

deduction to the final grade with no exceptions made.

Students entering after attendance is taken will be marked late;

two late marks will equal one absence.

Any student leaving clinic early will be marked absent.

In the event it becomes unavoidable to miss clinic, the student

must call the front desk at 762-0493 to notify Mrs. Stevens

All absences will be reported to MCC.

Withdrawals: A grade of "W" indicates official withdrawal from a

course in which a student has enrolled. A student must initiate
the process to withdraw by submitting a worksheet to the
Registration Office. Students are encouraged to discuss their
reasons for their withdrawal with their counselor/advisor prior to
withdrawing from the course.

Mott Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity

for participation in all programs, services and activities and adheres to
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and the Americans with
Disabilities Act, as amended (2008) to provide effective auxiliary aids
and services for qualified students with documented disabilities.
Requests for accommodations by students with disabilities may be
made by contacting Disability Services at 810-232-9181 or on the web
at disability.mcc.edu. Once your eligibility for an accommodation has
been determined, you will be issued an Instructor Notification Letter.
Please present Instructor Notification Letters to instructors at the start
of the semester and/or two weeks prior to the accommodation date
(test, project, etc). Requests received after this date will be honored
whenever possible.

Instructors Classroom Policies:

Cell phones and
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electronic devices:
Electronic devices (including voice and video recorders) of any kind,
with the exception of laptop computers will not be activated in class.
Phones are not allowed out or within the student(s) eyesight during
class. Phones will be removed if brought out in class. Students who
text message in class or leave class to text or to have phone
conversations will be marked absent.
Hats:

Hats cannot be worn during evaluations.

Plagiarism:
Cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty,
including acquisition of texts (via any source including taking pictures
of past tests) and/or other academic materials (without permission)
are
violations of college conduct per MCC Student Code of
Conduct and discipline will occur if this is violated. Academic
dishonesty includes students who aid and abet as well as those who
attempt such behavior. Impairing another students ability to learn
(such as talking during class) is not acceptable. Students will be asked
to leave class if they cannot comply with any of these rules. An
instructor or supervising associate dean can initiate discipline for
these forms of misconduct.
Discipline could include: Reduction or suspension of grade which
can result in non-progression, written or oral reprimand, extra
assignments or any other appropriate action. A formal process of
discipline as listed in the MCC Student Code of Conduct Guide.
Test Taking is Monitored:
During testing students must have all notes and texts out of sight.
Cell phones may not be out or within eyesight of the student (s)
during class or evaluations. Students may be asked to move location
during evaluations. Students must have all notes and texts out of
sight and
pencils/erasers put away when Scantron or test is
returned. The use of any electronic device during testing will result
in the student receiving an automatic 0.0 on the quiz or exam with
no opportunity for make-up.
Children:

Disclaimer:

Children are never allowed in class. Only those enrolled may attend
class.
The lecture and pre-clinic outline/activities/tasks are subject to
change.

Laboratory Clinical OSHA Standards (see clinic SOP for details)

Generally:
Infection Control Procedures and patient set up procedures must begin @ 8:00 or 12:30.
o Students are encouraged to begin set-up prior to this time to expedite patient check-in.
There are no breaks during clinic. Clinics are four 55-minute hours. Please be sure to eat well
before each session.
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To begin set up procedures after the assigned time would delay the start of class; therefore, late
students may not be able to participate in clinic if they are not able to see patients by the assigned
times.
Morning cleanup cannot wait until the afternoon. Contaminated units and instruments must be
cleaned at the end of the morning class.
Students who do not follow proper Infection Control Procedures as stated in the SOP manual or
display unprofessionalism or fail to participate during the clinical course will receive an incident
report.
Students not working with patients of their own will aid other students. All clinic course time shall
be spent participating in clinical (not didactic) experiences.
Incident reports will be recorded as a 0.0 grade in clinic for that clinical session.
Mott Community College Dental Hygiene Program Goals:
Goal 1: Maintain admission policy to ensure qualified dental hygiene student candidates.
Goal 2: Prepare entry-level licensed dental hygienists.
Goal 3: Review program curriculum to ensure currency and relevancy including scientific
advancement and innovations in dental hygiene practice and health care systems.
Goal 4: Support the culture of the college related to excellence in teaching and learning.
Goal 5: Maintain an active dental auxiliary advisory committee.
Goal 6: Support the preventive dental needs of the community and promote patient satisfaction.
Goal 7: Continue to technologically enhance the program.
Goal 8: Integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the dental
hygiene students learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and encourage life-long civic
engagement.
Goal 9: To teach and promote the code of the American Dental Hygiene Associations ethics and set
professional standards by showing respect, being honest and promoting trust.

Content Outlines, with Topics to be Presented

Date
January 15

January 22

Lecture Activity
Introduction, course objectives,
overview
Chapter 10 Instrument Sharpening
Chapter 2 Health Promotion: A Basis
for Practice

January 29

Chapter 4 - Evidence Based Decision

Making

February
05

Speaker EBDM

February

Chapter 27 Chemotherapeutics
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Assignment Due
Due: Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
Quiz Ch. 10 via Blackboard
PAT Module 11
Soft tissue lesions
Lesion 1 pp. 361-364
Quiz Ch. 2 via Blackboard
PAT Module 11
Soft tissue lesions
Lesion 2 pp. 364-366
Quiz Ch. 4 via Blackboard
PAT Module 12
Head and Neck exam
Ms. Biddle pp. 423-425
Quiz Ch. 27 via Blackboard
PAT Module 13

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February
19

Chapter 40 Anxiety Control

February
27

Chapter 45 Mental and Emotional

Dependencies

March 05
March 12
March 19

TEST
Spring Break
Chapter 22 Post-Treatment and
Supportive Care

March 26

Chapter 29 Tobacco and Chemical

Dependencies

April 02

Chapter 33-Dentinal Hypersensitivity

April 09
April 16

Review for Final Exam

Interprofessional Education in Nursing
Simulation Lab
Final Exam Comprehensive
Course wrap-up, Final Grades

April 23
April 30

Oral Examination
Mr. Ascari pp. 476-478
PAT Module 14
Gingival description
Mr. Chavez pp. 524-526
Quiz Ch. 40 via Blackboard
PAT Module 14
Gingival description
Ms. Eads pp.530-532
Quiz Ch. 45 via Blackboard
TEST
PAT Module 15
Mixed Dentition
Bethany Biddle pp. 557-559
Quiz Ch. 22 via Blackboard
PAT Module 15
Mixed dentition
Lulu Lowe pp. 560-561
Quiz Ch. 29 via Blackboard
PAT Module 10
Tobacco cessation counseling p. 329
Quiz Ch. 33 via Blackboard
Field Trip!
Due: Portfolio Update
Due: Student Reflection for IPE

During and by the completion of DHYG 122, the student will acquire the necessary skills to:
1. Schedule identified patients as submitted utilizing list submitted in DHYG 121.
2. Perform all Standards of Operation activities with 100% accuracy.
3. Complete activities as Clinical Support Activities as a rotation assistant with 100% accuracy.
4. Complete and evaluate all patient forms (patient consent to treat, health history, drug reference and
health update, ORA, medical consult, HIPAA, MCC dental hygiene treatment plan) with 100%
accuracy.
5. Determine radiographic history and use the information in treatment planning. Student will discuss
with instructor and patient the need for radiographs and make proper recommendations.
6. Prepare for and complete Patient Assessment, OHS, ISA, MUTY, MOTY, and Sealant application as
assigned with 85% accuracy.
7. Demonstrate accurate use of plaque and calculus index, periodontal charting, dental charting, and
calculus detection activities with appropriate accuracy as stated on individual forms and as assigned.
Through critical thinking, the student will determine how the above information applies to patient
treatment planning.
8. Prepare and present the patient treatment plan (Oral Risk Assessment forms) and determine clinical
appointments per faculty advisement.
9. Complete PPP (patient partnership procedures) with no more than one error.
10. Perform Debridement activities using appropriate instruments and techniques on assignment.
11. Demonstrate Supragingival/Subgingival Debridement and/or stain removal with no more than one
error.
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12. Demonstrate calculus detection with 80% accuracy.

13. Demonstrate calculus removal with 80% accuracy.
14. Demonstrate the ability to complete progress notes including treatment needs and re-care
information with no more than one error.
15. Demonstrate Standards of Care with no more than one error.
16. Complete the student clinical competency evaluations with 80% accuracy. (Student will need to be
reevaluated on any clinical evaluation which falls below 80% to prove competency).
17. Provide Clinical Support Activities (CSA) either when student does not have a patient (such as a
patient no show) or when on CSA rotation assignment.
18. Provide patient care following HIPAA Guidelines.
19. Demonstrate ethical practice as determined by the ADHA Code of Ethics.
20. Demonstrate compliance with OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
21. Demonstrate professional behavior as stated in the SOP and MCC Student Code of Conduct.
22. Participate in tutoring as scheduled (pending). See tutoring evaluation at end of this document.
Specific Instructional Objectives:
Complete the following objectives as you read through the course material. They will help prepare you for
course discussion and testing.
Chapter 2:
Method of instruction: Lecture, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 25 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Determine working definitions for health and health promotion.
2. Discuss the paradigm shift with regard to health promotion in dental hygiene.
3. Apply theoretical models of health behavior to plan interventions aimed at changing health
behaviors.
4. State general demographic parameters of an epidemiologic survey.
5. Describe the burden of oral disease in the U.S. population.
6. Discuss the two national health planning reports and their implications for dental hygienists
for improving both individual and population health.
7. Differentiate and identify individual cognitive behavioral models.
Chapter 4:
Method of instruction: Lecture, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 25 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Define evidence-based decision making.
2. Discuss the principles of evidence-based decision making.
3. Explain the need to evidence-based decision making.
4. Identify the five steps and skills necessary to practice evidence-based decision making.
5. Differentiate and identify the hierarchical levels of evidence.
6. Discuss the benefits of evidence-based decision making.
7. Implement the evidence-based decision-making process.
Chapter 10
Method of Instruction: Lecture, video, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 25 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Value the need for sharp instruments and be able to differentiate characteristics of dull and
sharp instruments.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Compare and contrast the various types of sharpening methods and equipment.
Compare and contrast the variety of handheld stones available for sharpening.
Explain the rationale in selecting particular sharpening stones.
Select an appropriate sharpening method for instrument design, and explain the rationale for
the selection.
Debate the pros and cons of the sharpening techniques that remove metal from the lateral
sides of the working end of from the face of the blade.
Explain the process and rationale used to learn the stationary instrument-moving stone
technique over the moving instrument-stationary stone technique.
Explain the care and maintenance of all varieties of sharpening stones.
Demonstrate the steps used to sharpen each of the following instruments: sickles with
flame-shaped cutting edges, sickles with straight cutting edges, Gracey curets, universal
curets, and explorers.

Chapter 22
Method of instruction: Lecture, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 35 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Identify patients whose oral health risks and problems require close intervals for supportive
care or continuation of care for other oral problems.
2. Recognize symptoms or conditions that indicate referral or co-management with the
periodontist and discuss them with the patient.
3. Plan a supportive care program based on the patients disease control skills and the risk of
disease recurrence.
4. Identify successful or reasonable outcomes, which may vary from patient to patient.
5. Document everything.
6. Evaluate current literature on the topic of supportive care intervals.
Chapter 27
Method of instruction: Lecture, video, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 45 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Discuss the rationale for chemotherapeutic treatments for reducing and controlling plaque
biofilms, gingivitis, and other periodontal disease and maintaining periodontal health.
2. Differentiate among chemotherapeutic agents and delivery systems to select the optimal
intervention and sequence for patient care.
3. Discuss the evidence base for selecting the various chemotherapeutic agents.
4. Discuss the available chemotherapies and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
5. Discuss the American Dental Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
guidelines for accepting chemotherapeutic agents for the control of plaque biofilm, gingivitis,
and periodontitis.
6. Discuss the need for and methods of staying informed regarding developments and changes
in the standards for using chemotherapeutic agents as adjuncts to nonsurgical periodontal
therapy.
Chapter 29
Method of instruction: Lecture, video, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 45 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Recognize and identify neurotransmitters.
2. Recognize various ways that tobacco use undermines oral health and dental practice.
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3. Recognize that nicotine and other chemical dependencies are chronic, progressive, and
relapsing conditions of the brain, which alter vital neural functions.
4. Recognize common symptoms of nicotine and other drug dependencies and withdrawal.
5. Recognize that nicotine dependency can be effectively treated with modest, scientifically
established methods and periodic reinforcement.
6. Use basic behavioral and pharmacotherapeutic interventions services in clinical practice.
7. Establish clinic policies and practices that ensure routine identification of patient tobacco use
status and appropriate methods for care and follow-up.
8. Refer selected patients for specialized treatment of their nicotine and other drug
dependencies.
9. Recognize FDA-approved tobacco cessation pharmacologic agents.
10. Describe the Five As system for identification and treatment first advanced by the National
Cancer Institute.
Chapter 33
Method of instruction: Lecture, video, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 30 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Understand and define terminology related to dentinal hypersensitivity.
2. Understand the hydrodynamic theory of pain conduction.
3. Recognize epidemiologic considerations and distribution of dentinal hypersensitivity.
4. Describe the three main categories of stimuli that elicit a pain response and give examples of
each.
5. Describe desensitizing agents and products available for self-care.
6. Select office procedures for the treatment of sensitivity based on patient needs and evaluate
the response to agents.
7. Evaluate the literature on desensitizing agents to determine the most effective products for
self-care and professional use.
Chapter 40
Method of instruction: Lecture, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 35 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Understand the etiology of disorders according to the APA.
2. Differentiate the terms phobia, fear, and anxiety and epidemiology related to dentistry.
3. Analyze patient responses to questions in the dental history designed to detect anxiety about
treatment.
4. Identify the origin of a patients anxiety through questioning during the initial assessment
phase of treatment.
5. Identify and evaluate fear-provoking situations with a patient.
6. Recognize the signs and behaviors that indicate dental anxiety.
7. Evaluate the reliability of tools used to assess dental anxiety.
8. Understand non-pharmacologic strategies that can help patients of all ages develop coping
skills for handling their anxiety.
9. Formulate a personalized treatment plan for an anxious dental patient based on his or her
particular circumstances, goals, and level and type of anxiety.
Chapter 45
Method of instruction: Lecture, collaborative group work
Instructional time allocated: 45 minutes
Specific Learning Objective:
1. Recognize certain behaviors associated with mental and emotional disorders.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Understand major classifications of mental illnesses.

Identify patients who may be at risk for hurting themselves.
Learn appropriate ways of relating to individuals with mental and emotional disturbances.
Know where to obtain additional information and make appropriate referrals.
Identify specific mental disorders and their relevance to dental treatment.
Develop treatment plans that include a mental health assessment.
Identify the major oral side effect of antianxiety medications.

Clinic Schedule:
1. Appointment times begin promptly at 8:15 for morning clinic and 12:45 for afternoon clinic.
Patients will NOT be appointed at any other time.
2. Students are not permitted to leave the clinic floor during clinic time. Clinic floor extends from
double door to double door in the main hallway.
3. Patients may not take a break from the appointment in order to smoke. If the patient is unable to
remain in the clinic without doing so, the patient is not appropriate for our educational setting.

Date
January 12
A Section
January 14
B Section
January 19
January 21
B Section

January 26
A Section

January 28
B Section
February 2/4
February 9/11
February 16/18
February 23/25
March 2/4
March 9/11
March 16/18
March 23, 25

Activity

Announcements

AM: Complete OHS/ISA on partner

PM: Switch partner and complete OHS/ISA on
partner
AM: Complete OHS/ISA on partner
PM: Switch partner and complete OHS/ISA on
partner
MLK Day No Class A Section
AM: Hands-on instrument sharpening
Review clinical procedures
Review front desk procedures
Review of medical emergency procedures
Review Eaglesoft
PM: Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
AM: Hands-on instrument sharpening
Review clinical procedures
Review front desk procedures
Review of medical emergency procedures
Review Eaglesoft
PM: Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned

Begin scheduling patients from

personal list

Sealant Competency
Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
Spring Break Week
Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
A Section: AM first half test
A Section: PM second half test
B Section: AM first half test
B Section: PM second half test

Do not schedule patients

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Begin scheduling patients from

personal list

Tutoring Begins (pending)

CSA rotation begins
Spring Break Week
Instrument testing on student
partner; faculty will determine
group

Mar. 30/Apr. 1

Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned

April 6/8

Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned

April 13/15

Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned

April 20/22
April 27/29

Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned

AM: Clinical Patient Procedures as Assigned
PM: No patient; clinic clean-up

Make-up testing; remediation if

necessary
Make-up testing; remediation if
necessary
Remediation must be completed
this week

This syllabus is subject to change(s) at the discretion of the course director.

Date of Revision: 3-22-15 JW; 3-18-15 JW; 1-13-14 JW; 12-9-14 JW

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