DHY 249 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II

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 classifications, 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 (ADPIED) 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. Provide dental hygiene care at 80% competency for all types of classifications of periodontal disease including patients who exhibit moderate to severe periodontal disease by graduation. (CODA Standard 2-14)

10. Practice self-assessment skills in preparation for life-long learning. (CODA Standard 2-20)

11. 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)

12. Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior of a dental hygienist according to the ADHA Code of Ethics. (CODA Standard 2-18)

13. Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA by complying with regulations for patient privacy. (CODA Standard 2-13)

14.  When communicating, use language that is appropriate to the audience. (ILO-CS10)

15. Works well in teams and with others. (ILO-PR10)   

16. 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)
Course Outline:

Patient Treatment: 60-75%

Process Evaluations and Competency Evaluations: 10-15%

Clinical Laboratory Experiences (introduce new skills and/or equipment): 5-10%
Mandatory Course Components:
Midterm and final clinical skills assessment

Patient Treatment evaluations (formative and summative) 

Competency measurements include  dental hygiene patient care, radiography, infection control, ethics and professional responsibility.

Process Evaluations
Equivalent Courses:
None