Monday & Wednesday 10:30-11:50 AM
(Clinical Sessions: Monday 1-3:00 pm as scheduled)
Reason for any absence will be discussed with instructor.
Two absences will be allowed, after this there will be a 5 point deduction from the final grade for each absence.
If thestudent is not present for a scheduled EXAM the grade will be a 0 . Under the discretion of the instructor the
EXAM may be administered the first day the student returns to school.
The student is held responsible for addressing these actions with the instructor.
Given reading assignments, lecture, demonstration, and the utilization of case studies upon successful
completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify the history and evolution of periodontal disease and therapy.
2. Locate, describe, and identify the function of each component of the periodontium, histologically
and anatomically.
3. Explain risk factors in periodontal disease, classify periodontal bacteria, identify specific
periodontal pathogens and level of virulence, and describe the disease process at the cellular level.
4. Explain the role of plaque as oral biofilm, calculus, and conditions that affect periodontal health.
5. Identify and classify the diseases of the gingiva and periodontium, identify the etiology and
pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, describe the effects of antibiotic therapy and it’s appropriate
use.
6. Describe the biological basis of occlusal function and distinguish between primary and secondary
occlusal trauma.
7. Describe the various methods and relationships of assessment tools in periodontal disease, list the
goals and phases of periodontal treatment for AAP case types and list factors involved with prognosis.
8. Identify plaque/oral biofilm as an etiologic agent, describe the action of mechanical and chemical plaque
control and the role of patient.
9. Define the goals and rationale for surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy, describe the various
techniques, indications for treatment, and post-surgical care.
10. Describe the various types of dental implants, explain factors contributing to success of failure of implants
and describe dental hygiene maintenance therapy of the dental implant patient.
11. List the sequence, effectiveness, and objectives of supportive periodontal therapy, explain the relationship
between compliance and recurrence of periodontal disease, and describe methods of controlling dentin
hypersensitivity.
12. Describe signs and symptoms of periodontal emergencies, identify systems factors influencing periodontal
diseases, and describe treatment modifications for patients having these systemic factors.
13. Learning objectives related to specific topics are found at the beginning of each corresponding
chapter and/or pages of texts.
The study of the supporting structures of the teeth in health and disease. Emphasis is placed on recognition of periodontal disease , the causative factors and the preventive measures which help to control the advancement of this disease. The role of the hygienist is delineated in all phases of periodontal therapy.
Course Examinations 40%
Each exam during the semester will cover particular chapters,
including all previous chapters or any outside reading assignments.
Perio Portfolio: 30%
Mini-essays, homework assignments and any daily quizzes
Perio Portion of Final Exam 40%
The final exam will cover information from the entire semester and
any information covered from previous courses. This will be administered
as one comprehensive final covering all spring courses. The questions
pertaining to Perio will be graded individually for your Final Exam score.
GRADING SCALE: 92 -100 =A
91- 83 = B
83 -75 = C
74 -65 = D (Constitutes Failure of Hygiene Courses)
83 - 91 = B 82-75=C
75- 82 = C
65 - 74 = D (Constitutes Failure of the Course)
HOMEWORK:
Homework assignments will be turned in at the beginning of class. The assignment will correspond with
the chapter lecture for that day. The instructor will initial each assignment and return it to the student.
These assignments will be turned in at the end of the semester in the portfolio. If any assignment is NOT
initialed there will be 5 points off the final semester grade for each assignment.
MINI-ESSAYS:
Through the semester there will be topics or case studies assigned for a “mini-essay”, which will be
stamped and checked on the assigned date, this will provide the bases for some class discussion that day.
Topics for these mini-essays will be distributed on separate sheets of paper for each unit of study. The
topic sheets will be kept in a portfolio along with the mini-essays and any other assigned work. As the
semester progresses, these essays or case studies should be about 1 ½ to 2 ages in length (double spaced).
If an essay is not ready on the day assigned, the student will be allowed to attend class, but will be marked
absent for the day. (These absences will be included as explained above.) The essay will be completed at
a later date so the portfolio will include all assignments at the end of the semester. Your peers in class will
assess these essays. Explanation of class participation and criteria for grading the portfolio will be given
before first assignment.
Reason for any absence will be discussed with instructor. Two absences will be allowed, after this there
will be a 5 point deduction from the final grade for each absence. If the student is NOT PRERSENT for a
scheduled EXAM the grade will be a 0 . Under the discretion of the instructor the EXAM may be
administered the first day the student returns to school. The student is held responsible for addressing
these actions with the instructor.
Phone Use:
Cell phone use (texting or verbal) is extremely disruptive to your fellow classmates and to the faculty teaching your course. Therefore, the use of cell phones will not be tolerated, FOR ANY REASON. If you utilize your cell phone it will be confiscated for the remainder of the scheduled day. Repeat offenders will be asked to leave the classroom and will be required to meet with the faculty and the chair of the Dental Hygiene Department. In cases of emergencies, please notify spouses, family and friends to contact you via the program secretary at 397-4764.
Dental Hygiene Honor System:
All Dental Hygiene courses adhere to the MSU Code of Conduct. In particular, academic dishonesty, however small, creates a breach in academic integrity. A student’s participation in this course comes with the expectation that his or her work will be completed in full observance of the MSU Code of Student Conduct. A student should consult the current Student Handbook for answers to any questions about the code.
Many components of DNHY 3023 are designed to be highly interactive with students helping each other learn. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of many resources available including course resources, Internet sites, other textbooks and journals, faculty, and peers when answering objectives. This interactive collegial learning environment is conducive for life-long learning.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or completing other assignments; or (3) the acquisition of tests or other academic materials belonging to the university faculty or staff without permission.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of, by paraphrase or direct quotation without correct citation in the text and on the reference list, the published or unpublished works of another person. Students may NOT submit papers and assignments that they have previously submitted for this or other courses. The use of materials generated by agencies engaged in "selling" term papers is also plagiarism. Students are encouraged to review the tutorials and suggested websites for more information about plagiarism.
Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated in this class. Whenever a student is unsure of whether a particular situation will be interpreted as academic dishonesty, he/she should ask the instructor for clarification. If students are guilty of academic dishonesty, a grade of zero (0) will be given for the quiz, assignment, etc. Cases may also be referred to the Dean of Students for possible dismissal from the university.
PLEASE NOTE
By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants MSU a “limited right” in all intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course. The “limited right” shall include but shall not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work product in order to verify originality and authenticity, and for educational purposes. Specifically, faculty may submit student papers and assignments to an external agency to verify originality and authenticity, and to detect for plagiarism.
MSU COHSHS Student Conduct Appeals Committee
All Midwestern State University (MSU) students may legitimately appeal a course grade if 1) the student has not be evaluated according to the same criteria as his or her classmates, or 2) an error has been made in grading and/or posting (MSU Student Handbook, p. 37.) In addition, the Office of the Dean of Students has the responsibility to enforce standards of conduct for students as outlined in the MSU Student Handbook (p. 70-80).
When enrolled in the College of Health Sciences and Human Services (COHSHS), students are often assigned to community agencies, such as health care facilities, social service agencies, or athletic environments, as part of their academic process. During these experiences, the student is expected to behave in a manner required of professionals working in this environment. COHSHS students may also be required to successfully complete a licensing/certification process following graduation. As a result, students in these programs are often held to a different academic and/or behavioral standard than students in other MSU programs. For example, students may not be allowed to progress in a program if they have been unsuccessful (D or F) in a certain number of courses in the major. In these circumstances, COHSHS faculty and administration, all of whom have had similar professional experience, may make decisions which negatively impact students’ programmatic progress.
COHSHS students have a right to a review of decisions made by the program faculty, which prevent individuals from progressing in their program in a timely manner. However, those who participate in the review must understand the context of the professions involved. Therefore, issues concerning the professional conduct of students in the COHSHS will NOT be brought to the University Grade Committee, but to the COHSHS Student Conduct Appeals Committee. Specifically, the COHSHS Student Conduct Appeals Committee will review faculty decisions related to:
SEE COHSHS WEB SITE FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS POLICY
The Americans with Disabilities Act:
Midwestern State University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s disability and complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act in its admission, accessibility, and employment of individuals in programs and activities. MSU provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined by law, who are otherwise qualified to meet academic employment requirements. For assistance call (940) 397-4618 or (940) 397-4515. It is the student’s responsibility to declare any disabilities. After declaration, preferably at the beginning of each semester, the student needs to contact individual instructors to determine any reasonable accommodations that may be required.