DHY 128 - Pre-Clinic II Laboratory

2. Demonstrate instrument sharpening of sickles and curets.

3. Identify scaling and debridement instruments by the shape of the instrument.

4. Utilizing the skills and knowledge gained while in the dental hygiene program, successfully complete patient treatment on a selection of clinic patients.

5. Incorporate the principles of adaptation, angulation, activation, lateral pressure, and prevention of patient trauma while performing scaling on patients.

6. Demonstrate mechanical scaling procedures using the universal and straight Slim-line ultrasonic inserts, incorporating the principles of adaptation, angulation, activation, lateral pressure, and prevention of patient trauma.

7. Utilizing the findings from the assessment of the patient, develop an individualized Treatment Care Plan for the patient.

8. Demonstrate proper documentation on the following patient treatment forms: Intraoral/extraoral exam form, hard tissue chart, periodontal chart, services rendered, and treatment care plan.

9. Perform assigned sterilization duties efficiently and effectively as outlined in the following clinical rotation objectives.

1. Perform assigned team sterilization rotation duties efficiently and completely as outlined in the following clinical rotation objectives.
2. Demonstrate punctuality and model the appropriate (PPE) attire to work in the sterilization area.
3. Demonstrate appropriate surface disinfection, proper asepsis technique, instrument sterilization, and storage techniques for all instruments and equipment used in the dental hygiene clinic.
4. Demonstrate appropriate operation of sterilization equipment.

10. Perform proper responses while role playing common medical emergencies in the dental environment.

11. Complete work accurately with attention to detail. 

12. Manage time effectively. 
Course Outline:
I.  Orientation to the Course

A. Laboratory

1. Winter Instrument Kit

2. Professional Appearance Review

3. Emergency Preparedness

a. Medical emergencies - role play

b. Weather

c. Other

II. Scaling Instruments

A. Sickle Scalers 

1. Anterior 

a. H5/33

2. Posterior 

a. 204 & 204SD

B. Curets                                                                    

1. Universal

2. Area Specific

C. Ultrasonic Scaling

III. Instrument Sharpening

IV.  Patient Treatment Preparation

A. Clinic Grading

B. Special Duties

1. Sterilizing Assistant

2. Office Assistant

C. Patient Treatment Dress Rehearsal  

IV. Patient Treatment - simulation

V.  Testing/Evaluation

A. Lab/Clinic

Typodont Practice: 15-25%

Clinical Laboratory Exercises: 5-10%

Process Evaluations/Competency Evaluations: 10-15%

Audiovisual Material/Power-Points: 0-5%

Large and Small Group Demonstration: 0-10%

Patient Treatment Simulation: 40-50%
Mandatory Course Components:
 

 
Equivalent Courses:
None