DHY 139 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I

1. Demonstrate understanding in comprehensive collection of patient data to include taking/recording medical histories and performing extra/intraoral exams, dental hard tissue charts, and periodontal exams to identify the physical and oral health status. 
2. Understanding the preliminary diagnostic statements based on assessment findings to address the patient’s treatment needs.
3. Expose, process, mount and analyze diagnostic radiographs for technical errors as well as classifying anatomic landmarks and pathologies according to the American Dental Association guidelines for exposing radiographs. 
4. Identify classifications for clinic patients according to calculus and periodontal classifications, including identification of caries and periodontal risk by assessments. 
5. 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. 
6. Interpret problem solving strategies and management of patients using critical thinking skills to provide effective and efficient dental hygiene services. 
7. Provide dental hygiene care for all types of classifications of periodontal disease, including patients who exhibit moderate to severe periodontal disease by graduation. 
8. Practice self-assessment skills in preparing for life-long learning. 
9. Execute effective interpersonal communication skills to diverse population groups and other members of the healthcare team. 
10. Demonstrate a code of behavior consistent with teamwork by participating in sterilization, radiography, and office assisting rotations adhering to HIPAA regulations.
11. Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior of a dental hygienist according to the ADHA Code of Ethics.
12. Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA by complying with regulations for patient privacy. 
13. Write complete and accurate recordings of all documentation relevant to patient care. 

 
Course Outline:

1. PREPARATION FOR DENTAL HYGIENE TREATMENT
   1. Clinical Procedures
   2. Medical Emergency Care
2. ASSESSMENT
   1. Medical, Dental, and Psychosocial Histories
   2. Vital Signs
   3. Intraoral/Extraoral Condition Identification and Documentation
   4. Hard Tissue Charting
   5. Dental Radiograph Imaging
      1. Exposing, Processing, and Mounting
      2. Radiograph Interpretations
   6. Calculus Detection- Subgingival Exploring
   7. Intraoral Camera
3. DENTAL HYGIENE DIAGNOSIS
   1. Periodontal Risk
   2. Caries (CAMBRA) Risk
4. PLANNING (DH CARE PLAN)
   1. Age Demographics- Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, and Special Needs
   2. Classifications of Periodontal Disease
5. IMPLEMENTATION
   1. Prevention
      1. Preventive Counseling and Behavior Change
      2. DH Care Planning and Patient Education- Orthodontic Patient 
      3. Sealant Application
   2. Treatment
      1. Instrument Care and Sharpening
      2. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy 
         1. Hand Instrumentation and Lateral Pressure 
         2. Ultrasonic Debridement
      3. Adjunctive Therapy-Air Powder Polisher

6. EVALUATION
   1. Evaluating Patient Goals and Outcomes
   2. Continuing Care (recall maintenance)
7. DOCUMENTATION
   1. Documentation of Dental Hygiene Care

Total Hours: 84 Hours

Process Evaluations and Competency Evaluations: 5-15%

Clinical Laboratory Experiences (introduce new skills and/or equipment): 15-30%

 
Mandatory Course Components:
Instrumentation Skills Evaluation 

Introductory Experiences

Process Evaluations

Patient Treatment Evaluations (Appointments) 

OSCE Final Exam- Objective Subjective Clinical Evaluation

 
Equivalent Courses:
None

Self Assessments