Monday & Wednesday 1:00-2:50 PM
1. Discuss the etiology and transmission of diseases for which the dental professional is at a high risk.
2. Describe infection control techniques and explain the rationale for each.
3. Compare the design and function of various types of instruments in regards to calculus removal and root planing, and select the most appropriate instrument to utilize.
4. Evaluate medical and dental histories and identify contraindications and/or modifications to dental hygiene treatment.
5. Recognize and record any abnormalities noted upon extra and intraoral examinations.
6. Assess the periodontal condition of selected patients (fellow classmates) and correctly document findings.
7. Complete dental charting forms with adequate detail.
8. Utilize collected patient data to develop dental hygiene treatment plans based on the needs of the individual patient (fellow classmates and case history situations).
9. Discuss legal and ethical issues and decisions facing dental hygiene today in regards to treatment of patients with communicable diseases, procedures allowed by the Texas Dental Practice Act, and responsibilities to patients during treatment and post-op.
10. Identify and discuss various plaque removal techniques and aides.
11. Discuss basic principles of patient education as they pertain to the patient-hygienist relationship.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dental Hygiene I introduces the student to the Dental Hygiene Profession in regards to its past, present, and future role in dentistry; as well as the responsibilities of health care professionals to their patients, community, and profession. Evaluation of current research in dental/dental hygiene literature will introduce students to various issues, controversy, treatment modalities, and accepted concepts in treatment, dental health education, and patient-hygienist relationships in the profession outside of the educational setting. OSHA requirements, as well as legal and ethical decisions facing health care providers today, will be discussed throughout the semester as they pertain to the various topics covered in class.
Dental Hygiene I, in conjunction with Clinical Practice I, is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of Dental Hygiene practice: instrumentation; instrument sharpening; assessment of health, dental and periodontal status of patients; infection control; and the development of treatment plans based on the needs of patients. This course closely integrates theory and practice thus providing a base from which the student may develop the skills, knowledge, and judgment required to adequately serve the public and the profession of Dental Hygiene.
While students will earn two (2) separate grades for DNHY 3113 and DNHY 3114, the two courses are integrated in order to provide an effective and efficient learning experience. During the first month of the semester, there will be a substantial theory component in preparation of preclinical practice. Towards the conclusion of this first month, the emphasis will be placed on development of clinical skills involving lab work on typodonts and actual clinical work on manikins and selected patients (fellow students). Averaged over the semester, the student receives approximately 8 hours per week combined lab/clinic experience.
EXAMS (3) = 50% of course grade
FINAL EXAM = 40% of course grade
LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT = 10% of your final grade
MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THIS COURSE ON THE 1ST DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO SCHOOL.
In cases of extreme illness and/or hospitalization, individual decisions will be made by Mrs.Curran.
Den Hygiene Program Grading Scale
92-100 = A
83-91 = B
75-82 = C
65-74 = D (D = Failure of Dental Hygiene course)
A maximum of two (2) absences are allowed. More than 2 absences, for any reason, will result in a loss of 5 points from the FINAL COURSE GRADE for EACH ABSENCE over the allowed two(2).
It is very important that you are in your seat and ready to begin promptly at the scheduled class start-time. Coming in late for class is very disruptive and compromises the overall learning experience for all members of the class. Therefore,being tardy on two (2) occasions will constitute the equivalent of one (1) absence. If you are not in your seat, pen and paper in hand, and ready to begin promptly at the class start time, you will be considered tardy.
DAILY QUIZZES, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS, AND/OR CLASS WORK WILL BE GIVEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURSE INSTRUCTORS.
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 3014 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.