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Bergen Community College
The School of Health Professions
Dental Hygiene Department
Student Course Outline
TERM: Spring 2013
COURSE TITLE: DHY 201 – 001/002 HY
Oral Hygiene II
3 credits
1 Lecture hour 8 hours Clinic
PREREQUISITES: BIO-104, BIO-109, DHY-101, DHY-108, DHY- 109
Class Day and Time:
On Campus Class C-316 Clinic: S-327
Tuesday/Thursday
Monday 9:25 – 10:15 AM 8:30 – 12:30/1:00 -5:00
Online Class
INSTRUCTOR: Tomira Luchynskyi, RDH, MHSc
Instructor
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 10:15 – 12:15 PM (office/online)
Tuesday 12:30- 1:00 PM
Friday 12:30-1:00 PM
Or By Scheduled Appointment
Office: S 330 Office: PH#201-689-7729
Email: tluchynskyi@bergen.edu
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course shall serve as a continuation of the foundation necessary for dental hygiene
practice. The focus will be on preventive therapies and patient management techniques
as well as providing the student with an increased knowledge of clinical dental hygiene
protocols. Students will provide dental hygiene care including medical history, vital
signs, intraoral and extraoral examinations, dental charting, data interpretation,
treatment planning, instrumentation, homecare therapies and polishing for a variety of
patients. Soft tissue management and periodontal debridement will also be introduced.
An online component will be an integral part of this cours e.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the DHY201 course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess and interpret data collected and develop an individualized dental hygiene
treatment plan.
2. Detect plaque and calculus and make appropriate recommendations for
individualized plaque control programs.
3. Provide dental hygiene care that meets the needs of a variety of patients.
4. Identify cultural competence and its role in patient care.
5. Identify special treatment considerations and implement appropriate care plans.
6. Develop decision-making skills regarding patient care based on current dental
hygiene theory and technology.
7. Develop effective time management skills for planning and providing dental
hygiene care.
8. Develop soft tissue management programs based on individual patient need.
9. Utilize instrumentation techniques necessary for successful periodontal
debridement.
10. Develop evidence-based dental hygiene care.
Core Competencies (C)
C.1 Apply a professional code of ethics in all endeavors.
C.2 Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations and regulations in the
provision of dental hygiene care.
C.3 Use critical thinking skills and comprehensive problem -solving to identify oral
health care strategies that promote patient health and wellness
C.4 Use evidence-based decision making to evaluate and incorporate emerging
treatment modalities.
C.5 Assume responsibility for professional actions and care based in accepted
scientific theories and research as well as the accepted scientific theories,
research, and the accepted standard of care.
C.6 Continuously perform self-assessment for lifelong learning and professional
growth.
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C.7 Integrate accepted scientific theories and research into educational, preventive,
and therapeutic oral health services.
C.8 Promote values of the dental hygiene profession through evidence-based
activities, positive community affiliations, and active involvement in local
organizations
C.9 Apply quality assurance mechanisms to ensure continuous commitment to
accepted standards of care.
C.10 Communicate effectively with diverse individuals an d groups, serving all persons
without discrimination by acknowledging and appreciating diversity from diverse
populations both verbally and in writing.
C. 11 Record accurate, consistent, and complete documentation of oral health services
provided.
C. 12 Facilitate a collaborative approach with all patients when assisting in the
development and presentation of individualized patient care plans that are
specialized, comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and acceptable to all parties
involved in care planning.
C.13 Initiate consultations and collaborations with all relevant health care providers to
facilitate optimal treatments.
C.14 Manage medical emergencies by using professional judgment, providing life
support, and utilizing required CPR and any specialized training or knowledge.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HP)
HP.1 Promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to the public and
organizations within and outside the profession.
HP.2 Respect the goals, values, beliefs, and preferences of patients while
promoting optimal oral and general health.
HP.3 Refer patients who may have a physiologic, psychological, and/or social
problem for a comprehensive evaluation.
HP.4 Identify individual and population risk factors and develop strategies that
promote health related quality of life.
HP.5 Evaluate factors that can be used to promote patient adherence to disease
prevention or health maintenance strategies.
HP.6 Utilize methods that ensure the health and safety of the patient and the oral
health professional in the delivery of care
Community Involvement (CM)
CM.1 Assess the oral health needs and services of the community and determine
action plans and availability of resources to meet the health needs.
CM.2 Provide screening, referral, and educational services that allow patients to access
the resources of the health care system.
CM.3 Provide community oral health services in a variety of settings.
CM.4 Facilitate patient access to oral health services by influencing individuals or
organizations for the provision of oral health care.
CM.7 Advocate for effective oral health care for underserved populations.
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Patient Care (PC)
Assessment
PC.1 Systematically collect, analyze and record data on the general, oral, psychosocial
health status of a variety of patients using methods consistent with medicolegal
principles.
PC.2 Recognize predisposing and etiologic risk factors that require intervention to
prevent disease.
PC.3 Recognize the relationships among systemic disease, medications, and oral
health that impact overall patient care and treatment outcomes.
PC.4 Identify patients/clients at risk for a medical emergency and manage the
patient/client care in a manner that prevents an emergency
Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
PC.5 Use patient assessment data, diagnostic technologies, and critical decision
making skills to determine dental hygiene diagnosis, a component of dental
diagnosis, to reach conclusions about the patient’s dental hygiene needs
Planning
PC.6 Utilize reflective judgment in developing a comprehensive patient dental
hygiene care plan.
PC.7 Collaborate with the patient and other health professionals as indicated to
formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is patient-centered and
based on the best scientific evidence and professional judgment.
PC.8 Make referrals to professional colleagues and other health care professionals
as indicated in patient care plan.
PC.9 Obtain the patient’s/client’s informed cons ent based on a thorough case
presentation.
Implementation
PC.10 Provide specialized treatment that includes educational, preventive and
therapeutic services designed to achieve and maintain oral health. Partner with
the patient in achieving oral health goals.
Evaluation
PC.11 Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented clinical, preventive, and
educational services and modify as needed.
PC.12 Determine the outcomes of dental hygiene interventions using indices,
instruments, examination techniques, and patient/client self-report.
PC.13 Compare actual outcomes to expected outcomes, reevaluating goals, diagnoses,
and services when expected outcomes are not achieved.
Professional Growth and Development (PGD)
PGD.1 Pursue career opportunities within health care, industry, education,
research, and other roles as they evolve for the dental hygienist.
PGD.3 Access professional and social networks to pursue professional goals
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COURSE TEXTS
Cooper, M.D, Weichmann, L. Essentials of Dental Hygiene (Preclinical Skills), 1st
edition, Prentice Hall, Saddle River, NJ 2005
Logothetis, D. SUCCESS! in Dental Hygiene, 1st edition, Prentice Hall, Saddle River,
NJ, 2009
Langlais, Miller & Nield-Gehering, Color Atlas of Common Oral Diseases, 4th
edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2009
Nield – Gehrig, J.S., Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and
Advanced Root Instrumentation, 7th edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
Philadelphia, PA 2013
Nield – Gehrig, J.S., Patient Assessment Tutorials, 2nd edition, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins, 2009
Thomson, E., Baumann, D., Schumann, D. Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, 3rd
edition, Prentice Hall, 2012
Wilkins, E.M., Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 11th edition, Lippincott,
Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2013
Wyche, C.J. & Wilkins, E.M., Student Workbook for Clinical Practice of the Dental
Hygienist, 11th edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2013
Wynn, Richard, L., et.al, Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry, 18th edition ,
Lexi Comp, Inc, Hudson, Ohio, 2012-2013
Meiler, T.F. et al, Dental Office Medical Emergencies, 4th edition Lexi Comp,
Hudson, Ohio 2011
RECOMMENDED
Daniel, Susan & Harfst, Sherry, Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases & Competencies,
2nd edition, Mosby, St Louis, MO 2008
These textbooks will be used throughout your dental hygiene education. DO NOT SELL
them back to the bookstore or to anyone else, you will need them for all clinical courses
and to review for the boards.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES (AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY AND ONLINE)
Journal of Dental Hygiene Journal of Practical Hygiene
Journal of Periodontology Journal of Dentistry for Children
Journal of American Dental Association
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Journal of Dental Education RDH Magazine
Journal of Allied Health New England Journal of Medicine
Journal of Dental Research
Journal of Public Health Dentistry
Journal of Oral Pathology
Dental Clinics of North America
Internet Resources
The internet provides numerous resources on all aspects of oral health.
Use www.adha.org and use related links.
EVALUATION
*Didactic/Online Component 65%
*Clinical/Online Component 30%
*Professionalism 5%
Final Letter Grades:
A 92 –100
B+ 89 – 91
B 83 – 88
C+ 80 – 82
C 75 – 79
F Below 75
N Incomplete (course requirements not fulfilled)
*DIDACTIC COMPONENT 65%
Online Clinical Reviews (3) 45%
Comprehensive Final Examination 35%
Online Assignments/Projects/Discussions 20%
Online Clinical Reviews (3) 45%
Clinical Reviews will integrate clinical and didactic knowledge. The reviews will be
multiple choice, true/false, matching, slides and or short/answer. These will be
administered in room S 346 (computer lab). Refer to the calendar for dates and
details.
Comprehensive Final Examination 35%
The Comprehensive Final Examination will be similar to the national board examination
encompassing your knowledge base related to dental hygiene. A blueprint will be
provided prior to the exam to focus your studies. This will be a cumulative examination
from the entire first year of the Oral Hygiene courses (DHY101 and DHY201).
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There will be no make up for clinical reviews. If a student misses a clinical
review, the grade from the final examination will count as both, the clinical review
and the final examination grade. If a student misses the final examination the grade
“0” will be issued. Under extenuating circumstances the Final-Make-up exam may be
administered at the discretion of the instructor during the last week of the semester
and will represent the format different that the regularly scheduled exam.
Students must have a cumulative average of 75% on the clinical reviews and
final examination. Student projects may enhance a grade but may not be
used to meet the minimum of 75%. If a student does not meet a 75%
average, failure (“F” Grade) will result for the entire course.
Online Assignments/Projects/Discussions 20%
Age Targeted Prevention Project
Cultural Competence Project
Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice Assignment
Caries Management By Risk Assessment Assignment
Group Projects
There will be two group projects this semester. One project will focus on
Building Cultural Competence (CCP) and the second will focus on Age Targeted
Prevention (ATPP).
CCP Groups will be assigned during the week of February 10th. All students will
receive the same grade for the projects. Criteria will be distributed and posted
online.
Weekly Assignments
Assignments will be available on Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM and due at 11:59
PM.
*CLINICAL COMPONENT 30%
Patients 75%
Supportive Services 10%
Online Journal/Discussions 5%
Instrument Competencies 10%
Clinical Evaluation Criteria
A minimum final average of 75% in the clinical component of this course is necessary to
meet the requirements of the entire OH II course. This will result in a failure in the
clinical component if an average of 75% is not met. All patients/quadrants must
receive complete care to fulfill the requirements with minimal grade of 75%
average
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If a student does not complete all supportive services, there will be a 20 point deduction
for each outstanding service. This can result in a failure in the clinical component and a
failure (“F” Grade) will result for the entire course.
Students MUST meet the 75% competency level in the Clinical Component to
progress in the Dental Hygiene Program.
There will be a summer clinic during the 1st summer session. This clinic is by invitation
only. Faculty will evaluate clinical progress throughout the semester and students in
need of additional clinical experience will attend summer clinic.
If an invited student does not attend summer clinic, an “F” grade will be applied for the
entire DHY210 course and the student will not be permitted to progress in the program
until the summer clinic experience is completed.
Clinical Requirements
Patients 75%
Supportive Therapies/Clinical Competencies 10%
Clinical Journal 5%
Instrument Competencies 10%
Each student will complete a minimum (see the breakdown below) of patients
subdivided into the quadrant categories including supportive services, radiographs, and
clinical competencies to fulfill the requirements of the course.
It is the responsibility of each individual student to provide patients for their clinical
experience. There is a clinic recall system but you should not rely on this to meet your
requirements. It is not the responsibility of this program to provide patients for your
clinical experience.
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Patient Care Minimum
Requirement
Completed by 5/7/13
Type I (A) 4 patients 3
Type II (A,B,C,D) 8 patients or 32
quadrants
6 patients or 24
quadrants
Type III (B,C,D) 1 patient or 4 quadrants 1-0
Pediatric 2* 1-0
Geriatric 2* 1
Supportive
Services/Clinical
Competencies
Fluoride Treatment
tray method
varnish
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(2)
(2)
2
Intra-oral Photo Series
4 3
Extrinsic Stain Removal/Coronal
Polishing
2 2
Radiographs
BWX
FMS
4
(2)
(2)
2
Ultrasonic Instrumentation
3 2
Oral Irrigation
4 2
Denture/Appliance Care
1 1
Homecare Therapy
3 1
Instrument Sharpening
1 1
Instrument Competencies
2 sets at 80% 2 sets at 80 %
*Pediatric/Geriatric patients care is incorporated into the DHY 201 as
part of the Age Targeted Prevention. These numbers reflect the
opportunity to provide the care to those populations.
If a student fails 1st attempt on clinical competency/supportive therapy)
he/she will retake this competency. Students not meeting the 75%
competency level on the 2nd attempt will be examined by the primary faculty
member to determine the deficiency. Student should attend a remediation
meeting with the primary faculty before the 3rd attempt. If a student fails the
3rd attempt she/he will not continue with the clinical component of the
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course. All clinical competencies (supportive therapies) must be passed at
75% to fulfill the course requirements. If a student does not achieve a
minimum 75%, a failure will result for the entire course.
Clinical Journal 5%
Clinical journals must include the following information for each patient
experience.
o Clinical experience, challenge, triumphs
o Insight into clinical development
o Patient interaction, development of communication skills
o Targeted messages based on clinical findings.
Do not just simply discuss the clinical protocols.
Clinical journals will be an ongoing assignment. One completed journal will be
submitted on May 7, 2013. Journals will be posted to the board weekly and
submitted to the assignment box as one document.
Instrument Competency Evaluations 10%
Please note that all instrument competencies must meet the 80% proficiency level.
If instrument competencies have not been completed, clinical requirements have not
been met and a grade of “F” will result for the course.
If a student fails 1st attempt on instrument competency he/she will retake
this instrument. Students not meeting the 80% competency level on the 2nd
attempt will be examined by the primary faculty member. Student should
attend a remediation meeting with the primary faculty before the 3rd attempt.
If a student fails the 3rd attempt she/he will not continue with the clinical
component of the course. All instrument competencies must be passed at
80% to fulfill the course requirements. If a student does not achieve a
minimum 75%, a failure will result for the entire course.
If clinical competence is not demonstrated, the student will attend the summer clinic
(pending student’s clinical requirements completion by 5/7/2013, see table above) to
achieve clinical competence or if clinical requirements have not been met and a grade of
“F” will result for the course.
The first set of instrument competencies will be completed on March 28, 2013
and the second set on May 2, 2013
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DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER for other competencies to
be completed! Pace yourself!
The following clinical competencies must be completed and graded:
2 Periodontal Probe
2 Shepherd’s Hook
2 ODU Explorer
2 Sickle scaler (H5/33 and 204SD/Nevi 4)
2 Gracey 1 /2
2 Gracey 15/16
2 Gracey 13/14
2 Barnhart 5/6
3 Homecare therapies
4 Fluoride therapies
2 Extrinsic Stain Removal/Coronal Polishing
4 Intraoral camera
3 Ultrasonic instrumentation
1 Instrument Sharpening
1 Denture/Appliance Care
4 Oral Irrigation
Students are responsible to incorporate clinical competencies into their patient care.
Please inform faculty members at the completion of data collection in your treatment
plan that you would like to be observed. Please have all forms available.
Students are not permitted to complete competencies until the skill is taught and
students demonstrate a level of competence. Student is permitted to complete 3 (three)
competencies to be graded on one patient. Students may not complete competencies on
each other for credit.
On May 7, 2013 a “Make-Up/Returning Patient Only” session will be held. Only
radiographs are allowed to be completed on that day, all other clinical
competencies/supportive therapies requirements must be completed by May 2, 2013
at 4:30 PM
Progress reports will be reviewed with students at 5 week intervals (in person or
via email). Students must keep a record (log) of patients treated and services
provided on the patient log sheet. In addition, students must have attendance
sheets signed at each clinical session.
Clinical Rotations (Community Oral Health)
As part of the clinical component of this course, students will have opportunities for
external rotations and collaborative practice opportunities. Students will receive a
schedule of assigned clinical rotations. The schedule may not be altered by individual
students. You may not switch, trade, or reschedule these assignments. This rotation
schedule will also be posted on the course website.
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Each student is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from any extramural
clinical rotation site. Directions will be provided.
You will receive credit for all clinical rotation experiences toward your clinical
requirements and service learning.
Service learning contracts will be completed in February 2013.
Final Clinical Evaluation
The final grade for the clinical component of the OH II course is based completing all
clinical requirements, supportive services, and instrument competencies.
All patient requirements, supportive services, instrument competencies and
attendance requirements must be met by May 7, 2013, at 4:30 PM to receive
a passing grade for the clinical component of this course.
Clinic Manager and Technology Rotation
Each student will be assigned as clinic manager on a rotating basis in the AM & PM
sessions. The clinic manager will act as the manager during the clinic session: collecting
fees, picking up messages and making appointments. On the day you are assigned as
clinic manager, do not schedule your patient. Additionally you will have an opportunity
to work on your data entry into the EagleSoft Patterson Dental Software. Students may
not switch, trade, or alter clinic manager assignments in any way with out the direct
permission of Prof. Luchynskyi.
Clinical Clearance/Checkout
A clinical clearance will be issued on Thursday, May 9, 2013.
All students must pick up instruments and handpieces, complete their clinical
computer treatment data entries.
Clinical grades will not be issued until this clearance is completed.
Professionalism 5%
Professionalism is a key component in all dental hygiene courses. It is part of the
grading system and is required of all students, faculty and staff at all times.
Striving toward professional behavior includes: developing a good rapport with
instructors, staff, peers and patients; punctuality; grooming; proper care and use
of equipment; preparedness; timely completion of all assignments; management
and treatment of patients befitting a dental hygienist and adherence to established
policies and procedures. Failure to comply with any one of the above
criteria will result in course grade reduction. Serious infractions of the professional code
of behavior may result in further disciplinary action appropriate
to the nature of the infraction. Compromising the saf ety of others may be cause
for dismissal from the program.
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Videotaping, Audio-taping and Social Networking
No videotaping or audio-taping is permissible in the classroom or laboratory
without the written consent of the classroom or laboratory instructor. The
exception to this policy is though the written documentation providing an
accommodations necessity from the office of special services. All lectures are
uploaded to Moodle in PowerPoint or PDF format.
As far as social networking- HIPAA and privacy issues may arise from improper
use of social networking venues- twitter, YouTube and Facebook are some but
not all the venues.
Moodle Room Structure
The Moodle structure will provide opportunities for discussion boards, email
communication, class announcements, online journaling and other assignments, group
projects and online clinical reviews.
The Homepage and Course Menu icons include:
Online Syllabus
Course Announcements
Forums/Discussions
Course Calendar
Assignments
Chat
Quizzes
Email
Resources
My Grades
Recommended Practice
To effective manage this course for successful completion you should do the following:
Read and follow the course syllabus
Read the messages under “ News and Announcements” on the Home Page (DHY
201)
Follow the course calendar
Complete all of the required readings and assignments and reviews
Participate on the discussion board
Use the email communication system for communication with each other
and me on a regular basis
Actively participate in the group projects
I will attempt to answer all email communications within 24 hours of receipt from
Monday – Friday. Please check your email on a daily basis and respond in an efficient
manner.
I will also be available for an online office hour on Mondays that the course is online. I
will set up the Chat for this purpose. Demonstrations will be provided and the online
tutorial is available.
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Forum/Discussion Boards
Active participation is an integral component of this course. Please follow these
guidelines:
Post messages under the correct heading
Use clear concise sentence structure
Follow threads when available, it keeps the flow of the discussion
Use appropriate language
Do not post personal or social messages. Use email for this. This format is not
conducive for social gatherings!
You will not be expected to read all postings. Group assignments will be made
and you will respond to designated groups.
Academic Conduct
The dental hygiene faculty adheres to the policy statement governing academic conduct
as outlined in the Bergen Community College catalog.
Faculty may not post exam grades due to privacy laws.
Faculty reserve the right to delay the return of exam grades until all students
have taken the exam and faculty review of the exam has been completed.
Cheating, plagiarism, and unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student
who has demonstrated any of the above behaviors will be disciplined according
to college procedures.
Student are not permitted to use any type of recording device to tape lectures or
clinical sessions.
Children are not permitted in classrooms and/or laboratories.
Food is not permitted in classrooms, laboratories, clinic reception area or clinical
areas.
Absence/Punctuality
The Commission on Dental Accreditation requires that students meet a minimum
number of clinical and didactic hours in the program therefore students are expected to
attend all class/lab sessions. If a student is absent for more than 2 clinical lab sessions,
he/she will be required to attend make-up lab sessions assigned by the primary faculty
member.
Bergen Community College’s attendance policy states: “All students are expected to
attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered.
Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor of
each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course o utline.”
Each term there are specific clinic hours allotted so that the student can develop the
skills necessary to become a professional and proficient health care provider. It is the
student's responsibility to utilize the entire session for providing patient treatment.
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Absence and tardy arrival to class will adversely affect the professionalism portion of the
course grade. Students are responsible for all work covered during their absence. All
demonstration/presentations/hands-on activities/exams must be made up within one
week of the due date of the original assignment.
It is the student’s responsibility to be on time for all classes and clinical sessions.
NOTE: Two (2) tardies will equal one (1) absence.
Unexcused absences will result in a failure for the day. Students must be present for all
clinical sessions. If a patient cancels, the student must attend the entire scheduled
clinical session. In the event of cancellation student is encouraged to find the patient
that can sit for the session, otherwise students will practice on the manikin and utilize
the following textbooks:
Thomson, E., Baumann, D., Schumann, D. Case Studies in Dental Hygiene
Nield – Gehrig, J.S., Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and
Advanced Root Instrumentation
Nield – Gehrig, J.S., Patient Assessment Tutorials,
Please note that attendance is critical to successful completion of the program. All
program classes and activities must be prioritized. Scheduling conflicts must be resolved
by the student so that program classes and activities are met.
The morning clinic session will start promptly at 8:30 AM and extend to 12:30 PM. The
afternoon session will start at 1 PM and extend to 5 PM. Patients are dismissed one hour
before the end of the session to allow time for scheduling further appointments,
completion of the required treatment notes, and infection control procedures.
All students (students on campus or students on rotation) are expected to
arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled clinic session. Students should plan
to arrive for AM clinic by 8:15 and for PM clinic by 12:45. During the 15
minutes prior to opening the clinic to patients, the student will go to his/her
assigned unit to set-up. This will give sufficient time to prepare for patient
care.
Tardiness is recorded, reviewed, and counted in the final grade for each
student. If a student is not set-up by the designated start of clinic, there will
be a 10 point deduction the first time and a dismissal from clinic on any
additional occasions. Punctuality is critical for successful patient care.
In the event of an emergency or illness, all students must contact the program secretary
at 447-7937 after 9:00 AM. Before 9:00 AM, you may email tluchynskyi@bergen.edu or
call 201 689 7729. Do not leave messages on the clinic phone to report absences.
Medical Clearances
All medical records must be complete and up to date. If notification is received from the
medical office that a student record is not complete, the student will not be permitted to
attend clinical sessions. This will directly impact the student’s ability to complete the
requirements of this course.
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Serious Illness, Injury, Pregnancy
A Student in the Dental Hygiene Program who sustains a serious illness or injury or
becomes pregnant must present written medical permission to attend classes and
clinical practice at the time of resuming studies. Pregnant students must provide the
Dental Hygiene Academic Department Chair with written permission to participate in
radiology and clinical courses. Your good health is essential to the practice of dental
hygiene. In order to successfully complete the program, full participation in all areas of
practice will be required regardless of medical conditions. The college medical office
and the instructor must receive copies of this medical clearance.
Pregnant students must wear a fetal monitor badge in addition to a radiology
badge during all clinical sessions. A due date must be noted in writing. Please
speak to the primary faculty member for more information and necessary
forms.
Student Absences & Patient Cancellations
Students are expected to attend all class and clinical sessions. Under the
Commission of Dental Accreditation, students must complete minimum numbers of
hours in both classroom and clinical areas in order to meet the standards for
graduation. The BCC DH curriculum meets these hours. Students are discouraged
from missing any classes or clinical sessions. Students must sign the absence report
completed by the dental hygiene faculty member.
More than one absence from lecture will result in a 10 point deduction for
each additional absence. This will be deducted from the final grade.
OH II students are permitted 3 patient cancellations. Students must note the
cancellation in the patient record. All students should have a backup patient so that
you may have productive clinical sessions. If the student provides care to another
patient during the scheduled clinical session, then the patient cancellation does not
count toward the permitted 3 cancellations.
Students may not provide care to each other for credit dur ing scheduled patient care
clinical sessions.
If a patient breaks an appointment and the student cannot find another patient
treatment, the student checks with the assigned instructor for another clinical task,
such as assisting a classmate in data collection, completing Typhon entries or
reviewing instrumentation on a typodont.
Instruments and any personal items left in the clinic or clinic drawers are left at the
student's own risk. Bergen Community College is not responsible for any personal
items left in the dental hygiene unit.
No credit will be given if a student jeopardizes the health, welfare or
safety of the patient, himself or herself or a peer, any faculty or staff
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member or exhibits unprofessional behavior. Any such behavior will result
in a Critical Incident Report completion.
The supervising Faculty must complete the Critical Incident Report that
will be filed with the Academic Department Chair, Clinical Coordinator,
and recorded in the student’s permanent record.
A Critical Incident Report will be reviewed on an individual basis and a
decision/consequences will be determined by the Academic Department
Chair in conjunction with Clinical Coordinator, and the supervising faculty
to determine the appropriate course of action.
If a student is late for class or clinic, it will be noted and addressed with the
individual student and a 10 point deduction from the final grade will be made
for each lateness. Consistent lateness is unprofessional and disruptive to those
who are punctual.
General Clinic Policies (Clinic Manual Rev. Spring 2012)
Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
and that adult must remain in the reception area throughout the clinic session. Children
will not be seen in the clinic if they are not accompanied.
Adults may not leave unattended children in the reception area. If a family is being
seen, parents may not be a patient once the child’s care is completed. The adult will be
dismissed and rescheduled.
Students must dismiss all patients at the appropriate time of 12:00 for the AM clinic and
4:30 for the PM clinic session. Checkout times will be at 11:30 and 4:00. No students
may have a patient in the chair after 12:00 or 4:30.
Confidentiality Policy
All patient medical and dental records are confidential. Students must respect the
confidential nature of this information when discussing clinic patients. Discretion
should be used as to when, where, and with whom information is discussed.
Anesthesia for Clinic Patients
The dental hygiene student will monitor the patient’s comfort during treatment. If the
student determines that the use of either topical or local anesthetic is
required, s/he should initially consult with dental hygiene faculty. If it is
determined that a local anesthetic is to be used, the dental hygiene faculty will
consult with the screening doctor
Patients with Dental Implants
The screening doctor and clinic faculty should be notified of any patient with
dental implants. Students will be very closely monitored while treating implant
patients. Implant-care instruments are available in the clinic.
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In the event of a fire drill or emergency, students and patients must immediately exit
the building at designated sites. Be familiar with wh ere these exits are and assist fellow
colleagues and patients out of the building.
Course Issues
In the event that a problem arises with any aspect of this course, it is the responsibility
of the student to bring the problem to the attention of the prim ary faculty member. If
the issue involves any other faculty member, the student will be referred to discuss the
problem with the faculty member that is involved. The primary faculty member will not
change any evaluation grade issued by clinical faculty mem bers.
In order to facilitate resolution of any issues that may arise, students must follow this
protocol. Students should not make appointments with the coordinator, other faculty
members or administration without first addressing the issue with the prim ary faculty
member.
Students are accountable for themselves. Instructors will not address academic or
program related issues with anyone other than the student who is registered for the
course. Parents or significant others shall not be included in these discussions due to
educational privacy laws.
Dress Code
Students are expected to exhibit a professional appearance as noted in the Student
Handbook. Please note that professional attire is expected for all conferences,
presentations, external experiences, and clinical sessions.
Uniforms may not be worn outside the college. Please plan to change before and
after clinical sessions. Please do not wear any uniforms during classes or any uniforms
worn to places of employment. Professional attire is expected for all off campus
rotations.
One (1) small earring in each ear is permitted. Body art (tattoos) must be covered.
Visible body piercings must be removed during dental hygiene clinical sessions and
rotations.
An isolation gown (white) must be worn during clinic session unless stated otherwise. A
regulation name pin/label will be worn on the left side of the isolation gown/uniform
during all clinical and rotation sessions.
Hair must be pulled back away from the face and should not han g over the shoulders.
No elaborate hair accessories/fasteners or head bands are permitted.
No food including candy, breath mints, smokeless tobacco or chewing gum. All cell
phones, pagers, beepers, PDAs, and other electronic devices should be turned off and
safely secured during all dental hygiene classes.
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Personal hygiene is of utmost importance when working with others. Consider
the following:
-Teeth
-Breath
-Perspiration
-Body Odor (no strong perfumes)
-Clean and ironed clothes
Infractions of the above mentioned appearance and attire requirements will
be reflected in the professionalism portion of the final grade.
Progression in DHY 201 (Oral Hygiene II)
To progress through DHY201 all clinical requirements must be completed by the end of
the scheduled clinic sessions. The following technical standards and essential functions
are deemed necessary to progression, retention and successful completion of the
DHY201:
1. Motor skills/physical health – students must have sufficient physical ability
and health to acquire specific technical skills that allow for the performance of the
various oral hygiene procedures without inflicting harm to their well-being or that of
their patients, peers, faculty, or staff. Ergonomic positioning of self and patient for t he
performance of palpation, percussion, auscultation and other diagnostic procedures;
manipulation of hand and motor instruments; basic life support; operating foot controls;
positioning and moving dental equipment and responding to visual and aural equip ment
signals are among, but not all inclusive of the requisite skills.
2. Sensory ability – students must have adequate visual acuity to recognize and
gather material from printed or handwritten formats, slides, films, videos, DVDs and x-
rays; to differentiate between variations in the depth of field, color, shade, size and
shape of clinical findings or their diagrammatic representation; and to observe and
respond to nonverbal communication. Auditory functions must be sufficient to facilitate
communication with faculty, peers and patients; and to recognize and respond to sound
emanating from malfunctioning equipment. Tactile sensitivity is crucial in differentiating
between normal and abnormal structures of the head and neck.
3. Communication – in order to provide effective patient care services, and
become an integral dental team member, the student must have sufficient command of
English. Excellent communication skills are vital in gleaning
information from lectures, texts, journals and other written materials as well as
conversations with dental personnel, and to convey gleaned information to patients,
peers, faculty and staff. Writing skills are essential for documentation of clinical charts.
Patient education, problem solving and collaborative exercises are all dependent upon
the students’ ability to communicate effectively.
4. Cognition – administration of appropriate and timely dental hygiene care is
a function of analysis, integration, and synthesis of a variety of sources.
Problem solving requires the ability to calculate, summarize and interpret written, oral
and diagrammatic/pictorial information. Furthermore, written documentation of relevant
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accurate and complete information in a prescribed, legally acceptable form is essential.
Multi-tasking is also a requisite skill of the dental health care professional. The capacity
to prioritize, in an appropriate sequence, may mean the difference between life and
death in an emergency situation.
5. Behavioral – students must possess the emotional stability necessary to
fully utilize his/her intellectual capability in providing the patient with appropriate,
efficient and safe treatment. This can be demonstrated by the exercise of good
judgment; prompt completion of patient related responsibilities; development of
compassionate and effective rapport with patients, peers and faculty; adaptation to
change; display of flexibility; compliance with programmatic procedures and policies as
well as standards of academic integrity; tactful and congenial management of
apprehensive patients; and acceptance of reasonable feedback and constructive
criticism. Maintaining a calm demeanor in the face of stress
that is inherent in the clinical treatment of patients is another demonstration of the
attitudinal and behavioral maturity required for success.
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OH II LECTURE OUTLINE (subject to change)
Date Topic Area Reading Assignment
1/28
On Campus
Introduction to DHY201
Extrinsic Stain Removal
NGPI- 28 (online)
W – 21,44, 46, 47 C-9
D- 32
Module 1
2/4
On Campus
Fluoride Therapies
W- 17, 26, 35, 43 C-10,
D-22
Module 2
2/11
On Campus
Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention
Diversity in Healthcare
W – 25, 26, 27, 28, 31,
33; C-6; D – 2,4,21,30
Module 3-4
2/18
Online
Age Targeted Prevention
Pregnancy/Infant/Adolescent
W – 48, 49, D -9
Module 5
2/25
On Campus
Clinical Review #1
S 346
T – 1, 2, Case A & B
W-2, D 29
Module 12
3/4
On Campus
Age Targeted Prevention
Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric
W –52, 53 , D -9
Module 5
3/11
On Campus
Intro to Soft Tissue Management
Periodontal Patient
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapies
Power Scaling
W- 14, 15 16, 38, 39
D-31
NGPI- 25, 26
Module 6 -7
3/25
On Campus
Clinical Review #2
S 346
T – E & F
4/1
Online
Oral Health Regimens:
Dentinal Hypersensitivity,
Dentifrices
W 29, 43, D-23, 25
Designated sites
Module 8
4/8
On Campus
Oral Health Regimens:
Mouthrinses, Oral Irrigation
W – 29 D – 24
Designated sites
Module 8
4/15
On Campus
Halitosis Management
Care of Appliances and Dental
Prosthesis
Designated sites
W – 23 (374-375), 31
D-28
Module 9
22
4/22
On Campus
Clinical Review #3
S 346
T – Case C & G
4/29
On Campus
Oral Piercings
Final Examination Review
Module 10
5/6
On Campus
Comprehensive Final Examination
9:00 – 11:00 AM
S 346
5/13
Online
Wrap Up
Reading Assignment Codes: W – Wilkins D – Daniel NGPI - Nield
T- Thomson C- Cooper/Wiechmann Modules -MoodleRooms
HSIS – Hu-Friedy Instrument Sharpening Guide
Clinical Workshop Calendar (subject to change)
1/22
Intro to the Course
Unit Assignment, Syllabus Review
Handpiece Distribution
W-23, 24
NGPI-24
1/24
Extrinsic Stain Removal/Polishing
Eagle Soft Treatment Plan,
Appointment Sequence and
management
Typhon Journaling
NGPI- 28 (online)
W – 21,44, 46, 47
C-9, D- 32
Module 1+Data Entry
segment
1/29
Oral Physiotherapy
Care of the Dental Prosthesis
Fluoride Therapies (Clinical)
COH Presentations-Overview
W- 17, 26, 35, 43 C-
10, D-22
Module 2
W – 25, 26, 27, 28,
31, 33; C-6;
D – 2, 4,21,30
Module 3
2/2
Instrumentation
3/15
Power Scaling,
Oral Irrigation
Instrument Sharpening
No Patients
W- 14, 15 16, 38, 39
D-31
NGPI – 22,23,25,26
Module 6, 11
HFIS Guide
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Students must strive to adhere to technical, behavioral, attitudinal, and
professional standards of clinical performance.
Student Acknowledgement
Please review the course outline CAREFULLY related to requirements, evaluation and
rules and regulations of the course. Each student will sign a student acknowledgement
that you have reviewed and understand the course outline and return it to me to keep in
your file.
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Bergen Community College
The School of Health Professions
Dental Hygiene Department
Student Acknowledgement
I, ________________________________ have read and understood
the syllabus for course DHY201 – Oral Hygiene II and agree to abide by
the protocols and requirements set forth in this syllabus, Student
Handbook, and the Bergen Community College Catalog.
____________________________
Student Signature/Date
Tomira Luchynskyi, MHSc, RDH 1/22/2013
____________________________
Tomira Luchynskyi, MHSc, RDH
Faculty Signature/Date