DHY 139 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I

1. Demonstrate understanding in comprehensive collection of patient data to include   taking/recording medical histories, performing, extra/intraoral exams, dental hard tissue, and periodontal exams to identify the physical and oral health status. (CODA Standard 2-13)
2. Understand preliminary diagnostic statements based on assessment findings to address the patient’s treatment needs.  (CODA Standard 2-13)
3. Identify classifications for clinic patients according to calculus and periodontal case type, including identification of caries and periodontal risk by assessments. (CODA Standard 2-13)
4. Understand dental hygiene care plans by using the evidence-based decision-making process ADPIE, to determine a patient care plan that reflects realistic goals and treatment strategies including appropriate desensitizing and pain management.  (CODA Standard 2-13)
5. Interpret problem solving strategies and management of patients using critical thinking skills to provide effective and efficient dental hygiene services.  (CODA Standard 2-22)
6. Execute effective interpersonal communication skills to diverse population groups and other members of the health care team.  (CODA Standard 2-15) 
7. Write complete and accurate recording of all documentation relevant to patient care. (CODA Standard 2-13)
8. Expose, process, mount and analyze diagnostic radiographs for technical errors at 80% entry-level competency as well as classifying anatomic landmarks and pathology according to the American Dental Association guidelines for exposing radiographs. (CODA Standard 2-13)
9. Practice self-assessment skills in preparation for life-long learning.(CODA Standard 2-20)
10. Demonstrate a code of behavior consistent with teamwork by participating in Sterilization, radiography and office assisting rotations adhering to HIPAA regulations. (CODA Standard 2-15)
11. Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior of a dental hygienist according to the ADHA Code of Ethics.  (CODA Standard 2-18)
12. Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA by complying with regulations for patient privacy.  (CODA Standard 2-13)
13. When communicating, use language that is appropriate to the audience.  (ILO-CS10)
14. Works well in teams and with others. (ILO-PR10)   
15. The student must be competent in providing appropriate life support measures for  medical emergencies that may be encountered in the dental clinic. (CODA, 2-17) 

Self Assessments

Patient Treatment: 50-75%

Process Evaluations and Competency Evaluations: 10-15%

Clinical Laboratory Experiences (introduce new skills and/or equipment): 5-10%

Patient Treatment Evaluations (Formative and summative) 

Process evaluations