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DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT
STUDENT COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: DHY 202 – ORAL HYGIENE – III
4 CREDITS - 1 HOUR LECTURE, 12 HOURS CLINIC
COURSE TIME: LECTURES: TUESDAY 8:25-9:20 am and 9:25 – 10:20 am, Room HP 325
CLINICS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
8:15am -12:15pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Room HP 107, A, B, C, D
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE HOURS
Prerequisites: DHY 201, DHY 205, DHY 208, DHY 209, DHY 200, DHY 220
Co-requisites: DHY 204, DHY 206, DHY 207, DHY 219
Course Description
This course of study continues to expand the student’s clinical development and knowledge of
current therapies. OH III is designed to integrate cognitive knowledge with practical applications
of dental hygiene therapies. The primary focus of this course is to prepare the dental hygiene
student for the appropriate protocols and techniques for successful periodontal therapies
including advanced instrumentation, anxiety/pain control, periodontal and implant maintenance.
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The development of dental hygiene care plans for the medically, physically, and sensory
challenged patient will also be discussed.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental hygiene student will be able to:
1. Create and implement a treatment plan for the periodontally involved patient.
2. Incorporate adjunctive periodontal therapies into the treatment plan for the perio patient.
3. Develop an evaluation and maintenance schedule for patients based on individual need.
4. Develop and implement a dental hygiene plan for patients with physical disabilities.
5. Develop and implement a dental hygiene plan for patients with sensory disabilities.
6. Develop and implement a dental hygiene plan for patients with eating disorders.
7. Develop and implement a dental hygiene plan for patients with oral cancer.
8. Develop and implement a dental hygiene plan for patients with dental implants.
9. Create and implement communication strategies for providing dental hygiene care to
compromised patients.
10. Develop communication strategies for treating the anxious/phobic dental patient.
11. Discuss alternatives for dental hygiene care and treatment approaches for patients with
dental anxiety/phobias.
12. Recognize the need for flexibility and reevaluation of the dental hygiene treatment plan
when providing care for patients with s pecial needs.
Teaching Methods
The following teaching methods will be utilized in this course:
1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Review of handouts
4. Power Point Presentations
5. Videos
6. Photographs
7. Diagrams/Tables
8. Web enhancement through Moodlerooms
Learning Experiences/Activities
The following learning experiences and activities will be utilized in this course:
1. Visual, auditory, and tactile assessment of patients
2. Analysis of all patient data/assessments to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and
care plan
3. Visual, auditory, and tactile implementation of treatment utilizing various hand and
power instruments
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4. Discussion and documentation of all patient treatment
5. Evaluation of patient’s response to treatment at time of appointment and/or
subsequent visits
6. Journaling of clinical experiences through Moodlerooms
Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists must complete an accredited educational program and qualify for licensure in
any state or jurisdiction. They practice in collaboration with dental and other health care
professionals in a variety of settings.
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
oral health 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 emerging technology and treatment
modalities to integrate into patient dental hygiene care plans to achieve high-quality,
cost-effective care.
C.5 Assume responsibility for professional actions and care based on accepted scientific
theories, research, and the accepted standard of care.
C.6 Continuously perform self-assessment for lifelong learning and professional growth.
C.7 Integrate accepted scientific theories and research into educational, preventive, and
therapeutic oral health services.
C.8 Promote the values of the dental hygiene profession through service-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 and groups, serving all persons without
discrimination by acknowledging and appreciating diversity.
C.11 Record accurate, consistent, and complete documentation of oral health services
provided.
C.12 Initiate a collaborative approach with all patients when developing individualized 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 heal th 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 positive values of overall health and wellness to the public and organizations
within and outside the profession.
HP.2 Respect the goals, values, beliefs, and preferences of all patients.
HP.3 Refer patients who may have physiological, psychological, or social problems for
comprehensive evaluation.
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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 to determine action plans
and availability of resources to meet the health care 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.5 Evaluate reimbursement mechanisms and their impact on the patient’s access to oral
health care.
CM.6 Evaluate the outcomes of community-based programs, and plan for future activities.
CM.7 Advocate for effective oral health care for underserved populations.
Patient Care (PC)
Assessment
PC.1 Systematically collect, analyze, and record diagnostic data on the general, oral, and
psychosocial health status of a variety of patients using methods consistent with
medicolegal principles.
PC.2 Recognize predisposing and etiologic risk factors that requ ire 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 at risk for a medical emergency, and manage the patient 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 a dental hygiene diagnosis, a component of the dental diagnosis, to reach
conclusions about the patient’s dental hygiene care 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 the patient care plan.
PC.9 Obtain the patient’s informed consent based on a thorough case presentation.
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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 provided services, and modify care plans as needed.
PC.12 Determine the outcomes of dental hygiene interventions using indices, instruments,
examination techniques, and patient self-reports as specified in patient goals.
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.2 Develop practice management and marketing strategies to be used in the delivery of oral
health care.
PGD.3 Access professional and social networks to pursue professional goals
Reference: American Dental Education Association, House of Delegates, (2111),
Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
Textbooks
Daniel, S. J., Harfst, S. A., and Wilder, R. S., Dental Hygiene: Concepts, Cases, and
Competencies, second edition, Mosby, 2008, St. Louis, MO
Nield-Gehrig, J. S., Fundamentals Of Periodontal Instrumentation, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins, eighth edition, 2016, Philadelphia
Wilkins, E. M., Clinical Practice Of The Dental Hygienist, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, twelfth
edition, 2016, Philadelphia
Supplemental Texts
Darby, M. and Walsh, M., Dental Hygiene Practice and Theory, W. B. Saunders, 5th edition,
2019, Philadelphia
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Langlais, R. P. & Miller, C. S., Color Atlas of Common Oral Diseases, Lippincott,
Williams, Wilkins, fifth edition, 2016, Philadelphia
Laskaris, G., Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases, 2nd edition, Thieme, 2006, NY
Newman, M. G., Takei, H. H., & Carranza, F.A., Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, twelfth
edition, W. B. Saunders Co., 2014, Philadelphia
Perry, D. A. & Beemsterboer, P. L., Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist, third edition, W.
B. Saunders Co., 2007, St. Louis, MO
Topic Related Videos, CDs, DVDs – Library Media Center, 2nd floor
Additional Resources
Access BCC Dental Hygiene Student Manual
American Dental Education Assoc Compendium of Continuing Education
Dental Clinics of North America Journal of the American Dental Assoc
Journal of Dental Education Journal of Dental Hygiene
Journal of Dental Research Journal of Dentistry of Children
Journal of Oral Pathology Journal of Periodontology
Journal of Practical Hygiene Journal of Public Health Dentistry
New England Journal of Medicine RDH Magazine
www.adha.org
www.ada.org
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www.colgate.com
www.dentalcare.com
Course Evaluation
DIDACTIC 50%
Tests (2) 40%
Cumulative Final Exam 30%
Weekly Assignments 10%
Special Needs Project/Assignment Due 10%
Assignment: Greater NY Dental Meeting Due 5%
Class Participation 5%
Please note that assignment due dates noted will be upheld. Any assignment that is received
after the due date will result in a 10 point deduction for every day it is late.
CLINICAL 50%
Patient Care 55%
Instrument Competencies (90% skill level) 15%
Radiographs 5%
Support Therapies (Irrigation, Air Flow, Etc.) 10%
Journal Entries in Moodlerooms 10%
Professional Conduct 5%
Patient care encompasses all student evaluation grades including rotations. Negotiation is
not a part of clinical evaluation. Faculty will evaluate student proficiency based on established
criteria. Your goal is accurate assessment, treatment planning, implementation of care
including removal of all deposits, home care instruction, patient management, and accurate,
correct, and complete documentation.
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Grading Scale
92 - 100 A
89 - 91 B+
83 - 88 B
80 - 82 C+
75 - 79 C
Below 75 R
Incomplete N All requirements not fulfilled
A cumulative average of 75 must be achieved in each of the didactical and clinical portions
of the course to successfully progress to OH IV in the spring semester. When a student has not
been able to earn a “C” grade or better, the student will be required to repeat the course.
Course Requirements for Didactic Portion of OH III
CLINICAL REVIEWS AND FINAL EXAMINATION:
❖ Two (2) tests and a cumulative final exam will be given per the course outline on page s
thirty to thirty-one (30-31). Questions will be multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank,
and case based scenarios.
ATTENDANCE:
❖ 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 outline.”
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❖ It is the student’s responsibility to be on time for all classes and clinical sessions.
❖ 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.
ATTENDANCE POLICY ON EXAMINATIONS / TESTS / CLASS PARTICIPATION
/LATENESS FOR OH III:
❖ Attendance is mandatory at all examinations / tests. Absence at either is not acceptable.
❖ Only in extenuating circumstances with proper documentation (current physician’s note)
will a make-up examination / test be administered. The make-up examination / test
format and date will be at the discretion of the faculty member.
❖ If the absence is inexcusable, the student will receive a 0 for the examination / test grade.
❖ For every absence from class, a ten point deduction will be made from the class
participation grade.
❖ For every late arrival, a five point deduction will be made from the class participation
grade.
❖ If a student leaves any class in session for a significant period of time, a ten point
deduction will be made from the class participation grade.
GENERAL CLASSROOM POLICIES
❖ No audio or video taping of lectures and/or class discussions is permitted at any time.
❖ No eating, drinking, or gum chewing is permitted at any time.
❖ Cell phone use is not permitted during class time nor during tests/examinations.
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❖ Children are not permitted in the classroom during class time.
Course Requirements for Clinical Portion of OH III
Criminal Background Checks and Fingerprinting
❖ The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO), the primary accrediting
body for clinical agencies, requires criminal background checks (CHBC) for all individuals
engaged in patient care. Therefore, all students must undergo a criminal background
check.
❖ These checks are conducted by an outside vendor, Adam Safeguard, and the information
is sent to the College. If the clinical agency requests the CHBC, the report will be provided
to them for evaluation.
❖ The clinical agency, in their sole discretion, will determine whether the student may
engage in patient care at their agency. If a student is denied clinical placement by any
clinical agency due to criminal history background check, the student will be dismissed
from the program.
❖ Please note that your personal information, including results of the background check will
be held completely confidential by Adam Safeguard.
❖ Paterson School District requires that all students submit electronic fingerprints to
participate in the clinical rotation at the Paterson School Dental Center.
❖ The fingerprints are completed by Identifi. All students must complete the digital
fingerprinting prior to the first day of their first semester.
ATTENDANCE POLICY ON CLINIC, ROTATION, AND OFF SITE MEETINGS:
❖ Attendance is mandatory at all clinic, rotation, and offsite meetings (for example, Greater
NY Dental Convention). A maximum of three (3) absences will be tolerated during the
fall semester of OH III. Again, proper documentation (current physician’s note) must be
received by Prof. D. Cook. In addition, a phone call to one of the following must be made
on the day of the absence:
1. Primary Course Instructor: Prof.
2. Primary faculty member assigned to the particular clinic
3. Program Academic Dept Chair: Prof.
4. Administrative Assistant: Mrs.
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5. Technical Assistant: Ms.
❖ To report an absence before 9:00am, please email Professor ___ at d____ or call (201)
________. After 9:00am notify the administrative assistant, Mrs. __________ at (201)
________ in addition to notifying Professor __________.
❖ DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGES ON THE CLINIC PHONE TO REPORT ABSENCES NOR
INFORM FELLOW STUDENTS TO PASS ON YOUR ABSENCE. Personal
accountability is your responsibility, not a fellow colleagues!
❖ Failure to follow these steps will result in a zero (0) for the clinical session in question and
will be factored into the final grade.
❖ It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for scheduled patients in her/his
absence. Failure to contact the patient and reschedule will result in a zero (0) for the
clinical session in question and will be factored into the final grade.
ABSENT, CANCELLED, OR DISMISSED PATIENTS:
❖ PNP (present - no patient care) will result in an INC (incomplete) and the student must
make-up for the lost requirement. Students are permitted three (3) patient cancellations
without penalty. Additional cancellations resulting in PNP will result in som e form of grade
alteration as well as factored into the attendance and professional conduct portions of the
clinic grade for that day.
❖ Students may NOT treat each other for credit during their own patient session.
If a fellow classmate desires a prophylaxis, they are to make an appointment in the
opposing clinic session.
❖ Students must be present for all clinical sessions. If a patient cancels, the student must
attend and remain in clinic for the entire scheduled clinic session, make appropriate use
of the clinic time, and attempt all competencies that do not require a pt. It is your
responsibility to make every effort to secure another patient from the campus during this
time. In addition, the cancellation evaluation in Typhon will be completed by the faculty
assigned to that student and it becomes part of the student’s evaluation/grade folder.
ABSENCE FROM ROTATION POLICY:
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❖ It is the student’s responsibility to call the scheduled faculty at the rotation sight to report
an absence or lateness. Failure to do so will result in a zero (0) for the day which will be
factored into the student’s grade. Again, do not relay messages through other students
attending the same site. Inform your primary faculty member, Prof. D. Cook, only in the
event that you were unsuccessful in contacting the rotation site (follow guidelines set forth
under ATTENDANCE POLICY ON CLINIC, ROTATION, AND OFF SITE MEETINGS ).
❖ Each student is responsible for her/his transportation to and from any extramural clinical
rotation sites. Directions will be provided.
LATENESS
❖ If a student is late for clinic, a ten (10) point deduction will be made from the grade for
the day in question.
PATIENT REQUIREMENTS
❖ All students must complete the minimum number of patients listed in the clinical
requirements section. In the event that the student does not complete the minimum
number of patients, an “N” will be issued for the course and the student will receive an
incomplete. Patient requirements must be met along with OH III course load in order to
pass the program.
❖ All students must complete at least one (1) Stage IV initial prep patient (requires at
least two visits) in addition to all other clinical requirements in order to meet course
criteria. In the event that the student does not complete a stage IV patient, an “N” grade
will be issued for the course and the student will receive an incomplete. The student must
resolve the “N” grade within the next semester as specified by contractual arrangement
made with the primary faculty member. Failure to do so will result in an “F” grade and
the student is required to repeat the course loads according to BCC guidelines. Students
must also complete all OH IV requirements in order to graduate. Summer clinic is not
an option!
❖ Each student will schedule a patient to be treated every clinical session beginning Friday
September 6 through Friday ________. It is the responsibility of the student to secure
patients for clinical sessions. Students may see clinic patients previously treated by former
students but should not rely on these patients as their sole source of patients. It is not
the responsibility of the dental hygiene program to provide patients! Be sure to check the
appointment schedule in the computer daily.
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❖ Patient requirement progress will be reviewed at five (5) week intervals. Students must
keep their Typhon records and EagleSoft provider histories up to date. Information to be
included: names and dates of patients treated, therapy rendered, and supportive therapies
provided.
❖ Students must keep a log consisting of: dates, patients treated, services rendered
including supportive therapies, and a grade for each case. This log will be provided at the
beginning of the semester. Students must keep clinical logs up-to-date. Please keep
accurate records with faculty signatures.
❖ Faculty will be provided individual student folders consisting of the attendance forms. All
faculty will enter accurate records of individual evaluations and support therapies in the
Typhon system prior to the end of each clinical session. This will allow for a smooth
transition for grade review.
❖ Students will turn in their EagleSoft provider histories, have their Typhon records
reviewed, and submit their clinical logs at the end of the semester to receive a final grade
for the clinical component of this course.
❖ Students wishing to review their progress may make an appointment with the primary
course instructor. Office hours posted on page one (1) of this syllabus and on the office
door.
❖ Do not wait until the last possible week or day to fulfill clinical requirements!
CLINICAL COMPETENCY EVALUATIONS
❖ Each student will complete three (3) clinical competency evaluations for designated
instruments and supportive clinical therapies in five (5) week time intervals. All
instrumentation competencies must be completed at a minimum level of 90%. During
round one, if the student does not achieve 90%, the student must repeat the competency
evaluation and the two grades will be averaged. During round 2 and 3, if the student
does not meet 90% on the first attempt, the student must be evaluated by the primary
faculty member. The first grade posted will be the grade issued for that instrument. All
clinical competencies must be completed by ____________ to receive a passing grade
in the clinical component of the course. If competency is not completed and achieved, a
zero (0) grade for that section of the evaluation will be given.
❖ Two to three assigned rotated instructors throughout the semester will administer the
three (3) clinical competency evaluations. Students are responsible to incorporate clinical
competencies into their patient care. Please inform assigned faculty member
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immediately after medical clearance and prior to intraoral assessments that
you would like to be observed. Please have all forms available and accessible
for faculty.
❖ The due dates are as follows:
Friday September ____ Students on assigned rotation
Wednesday October ______ must complete the competency
Monday November _____ at the prior clinic session.
❖ Attendance is mandatory; make-ups are at the discretion of the primary faculty member.
❖ Instructors are required to complete a full set of competencies for each student that they
are assigned to. Students may not switch, trade, or change assigned/rotated instructors.
A zero (0) grade will be given for failure to complete and turn in a set of competen cies at
the required interval date assigned. In the event of school closing due to inclement
weather or other emergency, a week’s grace period will be given for both student and
faculty to complete competency. Do not wait until the last minute to complete
instrument competency requirements!
❖ Students in need of instrumentation review can schedule an appointment with the primary
faculty member and/or make arrangements through additional resources. Do not wait
until the last minute to express instrumentati on concerns.
CLINICAL JOURNAL
❖ As you continue your clinical experiences, keep a weekly journal of clinical observation,
challenges, triumphs, and patient interactions.
❖ Your comments must be a substantial posting each week. Please use proper grammar,
spelling, and punctuation.
❖ Refrain from inappropriate language, derogatory comments, and non -clinical issues
(example: gossip).
❖ You will submit one complete journal for the end of the semester on December ______.
❖ The clinical journal will constitute 10% of the clinical portion of the course grade. Five
percent will be for the weekly postings and five percent for the final journal .
OTHER CLINICAL POLICIES
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❖ Have all clinical requirements turned in to the primary faculty member by Friday,
_________________. Otherwise, a course grade of “N”, incomplete or “F”, failure will be
issued for the semester and a full course grade will not be issued until _____. (Refer to
student manual on school policy for Progression/Appeal requirements for further
clarification.)
❖ The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) maintains that students must have a
minimum number of hours providing patient care. This curriculum meets the minimum
number of hours. If a student does not meet the minimum number of hours due to
absence, lack of patient requirements, lateness and/or leaving clinic early, and/or missed
rotations, an “N” of “F” grade must be given for the clinical component of the course.
Resolution of “N” grades through clinical “make-ups” can only occur with student’s
legitimate documentation indicating extenuating circumstances.
❖ The student may be permitted to attend pinning and commencement exercises but must
complete the designated clinical hours prior to becoming eligible for board examinations.
SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
❖ Each student is required to complete forty (40) hours of Service Learning during the two
years of the dental hygiene program.
❖ A minimum of twelve hours of clinical patient care at off campus rotations sites (Alpine
Learning Center, EPIC School, Paterson Schools, Kindersmile, and St. Joseph’s Hospital)
must be completed each semester.
❖ A minimum of two hours of lecture/presentation must be completed each semester. This
may include one hour of patient education at a preschool or Head Start program and one
hour of patient education during the Special Needs Project presentation. Other
presentations can be submitted to the primary faculty member for approval of Service
Learning Credits.
❖ Participation in events such as Special Olympics, the Oral Cancer Walk -a-Thon, Liberty
Science Center, the Health EASE Senior Wellness Fair, Colgate Brite Smiles, Community
Health Week, and Give Kids A Smile day will also be credited towards Service Learning.
CLINICAL CLEARANCE
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❖ Clinical clearance will be issued on Wednesday, __________. Students must remove all
personal items, expired materials, and sharp’s containers (if full) from their unit. In
addition, students must present hand piece numbers/names for cross -referencing, locker
numbers, any additional instruments/hand pieces on loan, radiation badges, and inactive
and/or terminated patient charts. All provider histories in Eaglesoft will be reviewed and
each student will be responsible for entering/correcting their provider history. Once
completed, students must pick up all instrument cassettes, XCP holders, cavitron tips, and
hand pieces prior to winter recess.
❖ Clinical grades will not be issued until this clearance is completed. Students have until
_______________ at 12:00 noon to complete the final check out process. If any
students fails to complete the process, an “N” (incomplete) grade will be issued.
PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT
❖ Attendance in class and clinic
❖ Punctuality
❖ Appropriate conduct and decorum at all times
❖ Attendance at professional meetings
❖ Participation in class and clinical sessions
❖ Compliance with Infection Control Policies (refer to Clinic Manual & Student Handbook)
MEDICAL CLEARANCE
❖ 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 / rotations.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
❖ A student must complete the Dental Hygiene program within four consecutive
years from enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program.
❖ All dental hygiene students who are withdrawing “W” from a Dental Hygiene
Course (DHY) or have received a failing “E” or “F” grade in any course MUST
NOTIFY the Dental Hygiene Academic Department Chair in writing within 14
days from the end of the semester about their intention to repeat the course, if
eligible.
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❖ Any student who withdraws (W) from any DHY (core dental hygiene course) must
withdraw from all DHY courses for that semester. All DHY courses from the
semester in question must be repeated and successfully comp leted in the
subsequent year.
A first semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 108 or DHY 109,
but successfully completes DHY 101, will be allowed to repeat DHY 108 or DHY
109 ONLY if they register for the DHY 210 course concurrently. If a student fails
any two dental hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene
courses throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the
dental hygiene program.
A second semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 201, will be
allowed to repeat DHY 201 ONLY if they register for the DHY 210 course in the fall
prior to re-enrolling for DHY 201 the following spring. If a student fails any two
dental hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene courses
throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the dental
hygiene program.
A second semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 205 or DHY 209,
but successfully completes DHY 201 will be allowed to repeat DHY 205 or DHY 209
ONLY if they will register for the DHY 210 course concurrently. If a student fails
any two dental hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene
courses throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the
dental hygiene program.
A summer semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 200 or DHY
220 but successfully completes DHY 208 will be allowed to repeat DHY 200 or DHY
220 ONLY if they register for the DHY 210 course concurrently. If a student fails
any two dental hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene
courses throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the
dental hygiene program.
A summer semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 208, will be
allowed to repeat DHY 208 ONLY if they register for the DHY 210 course in the
spring prior to re-enrolling for DHY 208 the following summer. If a student fails
any two dental hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene
courses throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the
dental hygiene program
A third semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in OH III, DHY 202, must
enroll in DHY 210, Enhanced Clinical Techniques, during the summer session, prior
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to re-enrolling in DHY 202 the following fall. If a student fails any two dental
hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene courses
throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the dental
hygiene program.
A third semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 204, DHY 206,
DHY 207, or DHY 219 but successfully completes DHY 202 will be allowed to repeat
DHY 204, DHY 206, DHY 207 or DHY 219 ONLY if they register for the DHY 210
course concurrently. If a student fails any two dental hygiene courses (either the
same course or any two dental hygiene courses throughout the curriculum) they
will not be permitted to continue in the dental hygiene program .
A fourth semester student who receives a failure (E or F) in Nutrition, DHY 214
and/or COH II, DHY 216 but successfully completes DHY 203 will be allowed to
repeat DHY 214 and/or DHY 216 ONLY if they register for the DHY 210 course
concurrently. If a student fails any two dental hygiene courses (either the same
course or any two dental hygiene courses throughout the curriculum) they will not
be permitted to continue in the dental hygiene program.
A fourth semester student receives a failure (E or F) in DHY 203 in the spring
semester, will be required to register for the DHY 210 course, in the fall prior to
re-enrolling in DHY 203 the following spring. If a student fails any two dental
hygiene courses (either the same course or any two dental hygiene courses
throughout the curriculum) they will not be permitted to continue in the dental
hygiene program.
Any student who fails any two dental hygiene courses as stated above, may
reapply to the Dental Hygiene program and if accepted, must repeat all Dental
Hygiene courses. All general science courses must be successfully completed
within the past five years, as per admission requirements
General science and education pre and co-requisites must be fulfilled as listed in
the course sequence of the college catalog and program brochure.
Transfer credit may be awarded for general education courses as outlined in the
college catalog.
It is the responsibility of the individual student to review prerequisites and co-
requisites for each course prior to registration.
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All core DHY courses MUST be taken in sequential order within the Bergen
Community College Dental Hygiene Program. NO DHY courses may be transferred
or taken at any other dental hygiene program.
All core DHY courses are co-requisites for each other during every semester of the
dental hygiene program.
All students who are requesting a Leave of Absence must apply in writing to the
Dental Hygiene Department Chair for consideration. If granted, all other policies
still apply.
❖ Any fourth semester student, who has not completed a minimum of 50% of their
clinical requirements by __________, will NOT be eligible to sit for the clinical
exam, CDCA/NERB.
Course Grade Appeal Policy
❖ Bergen Community College’s appeal policy states:
1. A student raising a complaint or concern about a course grade may discuss the matter with
the individual faculty member no later than the first two weeks of the semester, immediately
following receipt of the grade.
2. If the grade appeal is not resolved, the student may bring the matter to the appropria te
department head within two weeks of discussion with the instructor.
3. The department head will investigate the appeal and attempt to resolve the matter as
expeditiously as possible. The department head will notify the student either in writing or oral ly
of the result.
4. If the appeal is not resolved, the student may put the appeal in writing, attaching copies of
any supporting information and send it to the appropriate divisional dean within two weeks of
hearing from the department head.
5. The divisional dean may consult other faculty in the discipline and the department head and
may choose to meet with the student. The dean will notify the student in writing of the resolution.
A grade appeal is sometimes a lengthy process and may take several weeks to resolve at this
stage. Every effort will be made to notify the student within one month.
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6. After receipt of the dean’s written response, a student may continue the appeal process by
writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student should attach copies of all previous
correspondence regarding the appeal and copies of supporting documentation.
7. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will consult all parties involved in the appeal process
and may choose to meet with the student. Grade appeals may also take several weeks to resolve
at this stage.
8. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will notify the student in writing of the results of the
appeal. Every effort will be made to notify the student within one month.
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 members reserve the right to delay the return of exam gr ades 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
exhibited any of the above behaviors will be disciplined according to college procedures.
❖ Excessive talking will not be tolerated in the classroom! The disruptive student(s) will be
told to leave the classroom promptly. Missed classroom information and materials can be
obtained from a fellow student and not through the ins tructor /professor.
❖ No discussions are permitted once students are seated for an examination. Faculty may
dismiss a student who chooses not to comply with this policy.
❖ Students are expected to behave as college adults. Follow the golden rule: treat others
as you would have them treat you. In other words: have respect for others, speak
courteously to others, and if a disagreement arises, QUIETLY attempt to resolve the issue
with the party involved. If the disagreement/concern is in relation to a grade, arrange an
appointment with the primary faculty member.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
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❖ A student must always submit work that represents his or her original words or ideas and
complete all in class assessments (tests quizzes, etc.) without any collaboration. If any
words or ideas are used that do not represent the student's original words or ideas, the
student must cite all relevant sources.
❖ Academic dishonesty could involve: having a tutor or friend complete a portion of your
assignments or make extensive revisions to an assignment, copying work submitted by
another student, using information without proper citation, and/or
viewing/copying/electronically receiving and utilizing another’s answers during any in class
assessments/examinations.
❖ Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a grade of zero for the assessment in question
(assignment, tests, quizzes, etc.)
❖ Failure to adhere to this policy may also result in suspension and/or termination from the
program.
DRESS CODE
❖ As a developing health care professional, your image is very important. Your interaction
with colleagues, patients, and other health care professionals is not only verbal but may
be based on appearance, body language, tone of voice, etc.
❖ Often your image is based on first impressions. No shorts, lycra, spandex or body wear
are permitted to be worn during clinic or lab sessions.
❖ Hair must be off the face and collar and long nails/nail polish are not acceptable. Nails
that extend beyond the fingertip are prime locations for bacteria.
❖ Jewelry is to be kept to a minimum. A watch and plain wedding are band acceptable.
Engagement rings, etc should be left at home. You will be asked to remove it and the
faculty will not be responsible for lost or misplaced j ewelry. All students are expected to
adhere to these protocols during dental hygiene clinical and pre-clinic periods as well as
at all rotation sites.
❖ One (1) small earring in each ear is permitted. Body art (tattoos) must be covered. Visible
body piercing(s) must be removed during dental hygiene clinical and rotation site periods.
❖ Facial hair must be trimmed and neat
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❖ Attendance at professional conferences requires a professional appearance. NO jeans,
sneakers, or casual wear are acceptable. The colleagues you meet now may be potential
employers later. Building a professional image is essential. Remember, you never get
a second chance to make a first impression!
❖ NO jeans, sweatshirts/pants, spandex, or inappropriate attire may be worn during
any clinical, pre-clinical, laboratory, or rotation sessions!
UNIFORMS
❖ Uniform scrubs must be worn during all pre-clinical sessions and regulation lab jackets
must be worn during all laboratory sessions. Clinical uniforms and lab coats must be
cleaned and pressed (unless disposable) prior to each session.
❖ No modifications of the clinical uniform are permitted. This includes but is not limited to
turtlenecks, t-shirts, and tank tops under the scrub top. This is for all on campus clinical
as well as off campus rotation sites including but not limited to: Paterson Public Sch ools,
Kindersmile, St Joseph’s Hospital Family Dental Center, EPIC School, and Alpine Learning
Center.
❖ Black rubber sole closed (covering toes/heels) shoes or white heel covering clogs must be
worn. Sneakers, leather or canvas Keds with laces, and high heels are NOT acceptable.
Black hose or black or navy color trouser socks are to be worn. Sweatsocks/slouch socks,
colored socks, ankle or sport socks are unacceptable. Failure to adhere to the required
dress code will result in severe penalty and/or dismissal from the clinical session, lab
session, and/or rotation site.
❖ Uncovered scrubs must not be worn outside of clinic. Do not wear any clinic attire
while traveling to the college. All students must change into clinical attire upon arrival to
the clinic or clinical rotation and change at the end of the session. In addition, NO
UNIFORMS, SCRUBS, OR OTHER SUCH WORK RELATED ATTIRE may be worn
to classes, labs, or clinic. It is an infection control violation!
❖ A regulation monogram MUST be visible on the left side of the uniform during all clinical
sessions. The monogram must also be visible during external rotations.
❖ Hair should be pulled back away from the face and should not hang over the shoulders.
No elaborate hair fasteners or hair bands are permitted. Only white, black, or tortoise shell
bands, combs, etc. are permitted.
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❖ Isolation gowns must be worn when treating partners and patients. Avery name tags
must be purchased and worn on isolation gown.
❖ Make up, when worn, must be applied subtly. NO fragrances are to be worn during
clinical, lab, or rotation sessions.
GENERAL CLINIC POLICIES
❖ Children under eighteen (18) years of age must be attended to by an adult or
guardian in the reception room of the clinic when a parent or other child/ children
are seen as patients in the dental clinic.
❖ SENIOR CITIZENS SUFFERENING FROM SENILE DEMENTIA AND/OR ALZHEIMERS
DISEASE MUST be attended to by an adult or guardian in the reception room of the clinic
when the primary care giver is seen as a patient in the dental clinic.
❖ Students must terminate a patient at the appropriate check out time of 11:15am and
dismissal time of 11:30am for am clinic and at the appropriate check out time of
4:00pm and dismissal time of 4:15pm for pm clinic. School policies explain the safety
and legal ramifications of non-adherence to this policy.
❖ In the event of a fire drill, students and patients must immediately exit the building at
designated sites. Know where these exits are and assist fellow colleagues and patients
out of the building. (Lost cl assroom/clinical time will be factored into the course
evaluation).
❖ 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 discussions related to any
of these issues.
SERIOUS ILLNESS, INJURY, OR 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 department chair and clinical coordinator with written permission to participate
in radiology and clinical courses. The college medical office and the course instructor
must also receive copies of this medical clearance.
❖ Pregnant students must wear a fetal monitor badge in addition to a radiology badge
during all clinical and laboratory sessions. A due date must be noted in writing by the
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attending physician. Please consult with the department chair or clinical coordinator for
more information and necessary forms.
❖ Your good health is essential to the practice of dental hygiene. In order to successfully
complete the program and establish your career, full participation in all areas of practice
is required regardless of medical conditions.
ABSENCE OF INSTRUCTOR
❖ From the college catalog: students are expected to wait 20 minutes for a faculty member
to come to class.
❖ If at the end of 20 minutes the faculty member does not come, the students should sign
an attendance sheet which indicates course name and number, date, and time. One
student should deliver the attendance sheet to the dental hygiene office.
❖ Students cannot be penalized by faculty for not waiting longer than 20 minutes.
PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
❖ All students will sign a confidentiality form at the beginning of the fall semester and comply
with all protocols regarding patient confidentiality.
❖ NO copying of any patients files by any means, electronic or otherwise is permitted at any
time. This includes but is not limited to copying via cell phone, IPOD, IPAD, or any other
photographic capable device.
COURSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
❖ All students must carefully review the information stated in this course outline and sign
the course acknowledgement form. This acknowledges that you reviewed and understand
the requirements, evaluation methods, and policies of the course.
❖ A copy will be kept in the student folder and the student will keep a copy.
❖ All course acknowledgement forms will be signed and returned by Wednesday,
________________.
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PATIENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Periodontal Staging
Staging intends to classify the severity and extent of a patient’s disease based on
the measurable amount of destroyed and/or damaged tissue as a result of
periodontitis and to assess the specific factors that may attribute to the complexity
of long-term case management.
Stage 1
CAL 1-2mm
RBL Coronal third <15%
Tooth loss none
Maximum probe depth <=4mm
Mostly horizontal bone loss
Stage 2
CAL 3-4mm
RBL Coronal third 15-33%
Tooth loss none
Maximum probe depth <=5mm
Mostly horizontal bone loss
Stage 3
CAL >= 5mm
RBL extending to middle third of root and beyond
Tooth loss <= 4 teeth
In addition to Stage 2:
Probe depth >=6mm
Vertical bone loss >=3mm
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Furcation involvement class II or class III
Moderate ridge defects
Stage 4
CAL >=5mm
RBL extending to middle third of root and beyond
Tooth loss >= 5 teeth
In addition to Stage 3:
Need for complex rehabilitation due to:
Masticatory dysfunction
Secondary occlusal trauma (tooth mobility >=2)
Severe ridge defects
Bite collapse, drifting, flaring
< 20 remaining teeth (10 opposing pairs)
For each Stage, describe extent as:
Localized (<30% of teeth involved)
Generalized
Molar Incisor pattern
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Mobility +1 (less than one mm B-L), +2 (1-2mm B-L), +3 (more than 2mm B-L or
depressible in the socket), Furcation involvement ^ (1), ∆ (2), ∆ (3), 4
For Initial Prep and Treatment Plan
Classify based on probe depths only
Deposit Classification
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Type A supra-gingival calculus on up to six teeth, light diffuse stain
Type B supra-gingival calculus on seven to ten teeth or sub-gingival calculus on up to six teeth or
moderate to heavy stain
Type C supra-gingival calculus on eleven or more teeth or sub-gingival calculus on seven to
twenty teeth
Type D sub-gingival calculus on more than twenty teeth
Deposits will also be classified as light, moderate, or heavy (spicule, nodule, or ledge/ring)
ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (ASA I-VI)
ASA I-Patients are considered to be normal and healthy. Patients are able to walk up one flight
of stairs or two level city blocks without distress. Little or no anxiety.
ASA II-Patients have mild to moderate systemic disease or are healthy ASA I patients who
demonstrate a more extreme anxiety and fear toward dentistry. Patients are able to walk up one
flight of stairs or two level city blocks, but will have to stop after completion of the exercise
because of distress. Examples: History of well-controlled disease states including non-insulin
dependent diabetes, prehypertension, BP: 140-160systolic, and/or 90-94 diastolic, epilepsy,
asthma, or thyroid conditions; ASA I with a respiratory condition, pregnancy, and/or active
allergies. Smokers are also in this classification. May need medical consultation.
ASA III-Patients have severe systemic disease that limits activity, but is not
incapacitating. Patients are able to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks, but will
have to stop en-route because of distress. Examples: BP 160-200 systolic and/or 94-114
diastolic, history of angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accident, congestive
heart failure over six months ago, slight chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and controlled
insulin dependent diabetes or hypertension. Will need medical consultation.
ASA IV-Patients have severe systemic disease that limits activity and is a constant threat to
life. Patients are unable to walk up one flight of stairs or two level city blocks. Distress is present
even at rest. Patients pose significant risk since patients in this category have a severe medical
problem of greater importance to the patient than the planned dental treatment. Elective dental
care should be postponed until such time as the patient's medical condition has improved to at
least an ASA III classification. Examples: History of unstable angina pectoris, myocardial
infarction or cerebrovascular accident within the last six months, severe congestive heart failure,
moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and uncontrolled diabetes,
hypertension, epilepsy, or thyroid condition. If emergency treatment is needed, medical
consultation is indicated.
ASA V- End stage, Patient is moribund and not expected to survive more than 24 hours
ASA VI- Clinically dead patients being maintained for harvesting of organs
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CLINICAL PATIENT REQUIREMENTS
+ Minimum number of patients is twenty-eight (28)
PATIENT CLASSIFICATIONS
PERIO CASE VALUE DEPOSITS
REQUIREMENT
Gingival Health / gingivitis 3
Stage I A B
C D
4
Stage II A B
C D
8
Stage III C
D
4
Stage III A or B perio maintenance
4
Stage IV C
D
1
Stage IV A or B perio maintenance
1
Pediatric, Alpine and/or EPIC 2
Adolescent 1
SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES
Air Flow 3
Alginate Impressions 2 complete sets (max & man)
Denture/Appliance Care 1
Fluoride Therapies 4
Homecare Therapies 2
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Intra-Oral Photographs 2
Local Anesthesia Minimum of 6 Administrations
Oral Irrigation 3
Periodontal dressings 1
Sealants Minimum of 10
Ultrasonic Instrumentation 4
RADIOGRAPHS
Full Mouth Series (film/traditional) 0
Bite Wing Series (film/traditional) 1
Panorex 1
Digital BWX 5
Digital FWX 3
INSTRUMENT COMPETENCIES 3 sets at 90% competence
Instrument Sharpening 2
+ subject to change
Clinical Pt Care Days Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
Mon, Wed, Fri C. 1-5, C. 7-13, HP. 1-6, CM. 2-4, CM. 7, PC. 1-13, PGD. 3
Return Visit Days
C. 1-5, C. 7-13, HP. 1-6, CM. 2-4, CM. 7, PC. 1-13, PGD. 3
Workshop Days
Workshop:
• syllabus & clinic protocols
• assign lockers, assign & set up the units
• prepare instruments for sterilization
• ck/enter rotations in Eaglesoft
• J & J lunch and learn Webinar
• Learn HuFriedy Air Flow system
• HuFriedy Advanced Instrumentation Workshop
• Medical Emergencies Workshop
• NO classes, labs, nor clinics
No Clinic – Greater New York Dental Convention
• Dental materials and clinic workshop
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Lecture Outline Reading Assignments
N – Nield-Gehrig D&H - Daniel & Harfst W – Wilkins Videos in Library
Date Topic Text and Chapters Competencies
Week one
*
Preadolescent to Post-
Menopausal Pt
Life Stages
Wilkins 52
D & H 11
C 1-3, 5, 7, 10, 12
Week two
Periodontal Maintenance
Advanced Instrumentation
Bring typodont and dull
instruments to class, New
instruments: Nevi 2 Posterior
Scaler, Sub Zero, Gracey 11/12
After five, 137 Sickle/Curette
Mini five and Sidekick
D & H 31, 9, 10
N 18,20,21,22,26
C 1-5, 7, 9,10, HP 5-6
PC 1-3, 5-8, 13
Week three
*
Orthodontic Pt.
Cleft Lip & Palate Special
Needs Project Topic/Team due
Wilkins 31
51
C 1-3, 5, 7, 10,12-13
HP 2-6, PC 7
Clinical Review Test #1
Week five
*
Oral Rehabilitation, Post
Surgical Oral Rehabilitation,
Implants
Wilkins 55
Wilkins 33
C 1-5, 7, 9, 10, 12
HP 2-6
PC 2-3, 6-8, 11-13
Week Six
*
Mental and Emotional Disorders
Anxious/Phobic Pt
D & H 45
D & H 40
C 1-5, 7, 9, 10, 12-13
HP 2-6 PC 2-4, 6-8,13
Week
Seven
Pt. with Cancer D & H 48
Wilkins 56
C 1-5, 7, 9, 10, 12-13
HP 2-6
PC 2-4, 6-8, 13
Clinical Review Test #2
Week nine
*
Pts with Physical Impairments
Neurological Impairments
Wilkins 59
D & H 44
C 1-5, 7, 9, 10, 12-13
HP 2-6 PC 2-4, 6-8,13
Week ten
*
Care of Pts with Physical
Disabilities
Wilkins 57
58
C 1-5, 7, 9, 10, 12-13
HP 2-6
PC 2-4, 6-8, 13
Week
eleven *
Sensory Compromised Pt
Review for Final Exam
Wilkins 60 C 1-5, 7, 9, 10, 12-13
HP 2-6
PC 2-4, 6-8, 13
Final Examination –
Cumulative
Special Needs Written Project
Due
Report at 8:20am –
will conclude
10:15am
Special Needs Project
Presentation C3, 7, 8, 10, HP 1,2,
4
CM 1, 2, 4, 7 PGD 3
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Special Needs Project
Presentation
C3, 7, 8, 10, HP 1,2,
4
CM 1, 2, 4, 7 PGD 3
Guest Speaker – To be
announced
Guest Speaker – To be
announced
*ONLINE DAY
Pt Classification # Required x Points = Total points 100
Gingival Health /
Gingivitis
3 1.5 4.5
Stage I 4 2.5 10
Stage II 8 3 24
Stage III 8 5 40
Stage IV 2 9 18
Pediatric 1 1 1
Adolescent 1 1.5 1.5
Alpine or Epic 1 1 1
Support Therapy # Required x Points = Total points 100
Air Flow 3 2.5 7.5
Alginates 2 sets 2.5 5.0
Denture Care 1 2.5 2.5
Fluoride Tx 4 2.5 10.0
Home Care 2 2.5 5.0
I-O Photos 2 2.5 5.0
Instrument Sharpen 2 2.5 5.0
Local Anesthesia 6 2.5 15.0
Oral Irrigation 3 2.5 7.5
Perio Dressing 1 2.5 2. 5
Sealants 10 2.5 25.0
Ultrasonic Instrument 4 2.5 10.0
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Radiographs # Required x Points = Total points 100
FMX 3 15 45
BWX 6 8 48
Panorex 1 7 7
THIS COURSE SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Learning Objectives
Week One
Life Stages, D,H,& W, Ch 11
Be able to describe the physiological, oral, and and psychological characteristics for
early childhood
Be able to describe the physiological, oral, and and psychological characteristics for late
childhood
Be able to describe the physiological, oral, and and psychological characteristics for
adolescence to young adulthood
Be able to describe the physiological, oral, and and psychological characteristics for
early adulthood
Be able to describe the physiological, oral, and and psychological characteristics for
mature adulthood
Be able to describe the physiological, oral, and and psychological characteristics for late
adulthood
Preadolescent to Post Menopausal Pt, Wilkins, Ch 52
Be able to describe the stages of adolescence for males and females
Discuss LAP and GAP
Discuss menstruation and dysmenorrhea
Discuss menopause
Periodontal Diseases, Perry, table 14-2b
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Be able to discuss Papillon Le-Fevre Syndrome
Be able to discuss Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Be able to discuss Cohen Syndrome
Be able to discuss Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Be able to discuss Hypophosphatasia
Gingival Diseases, Perry, table 14-2a
Be able to discuss Syphilis
Be able to discuss Gonococcal Stomatitis
Be able to discuss NOMA
Week Two
Periodontal Debridement, D,H,& W, Ch 31
Be able to discuss debridement, cavitation, microstreaming
Explain pathogenesis and wound healing
Differentiate between sonic and ultrasonic scalers
Describe the various tips for power instrumentation
Differentiate between prophylaxis and periodontal debridement
Describe the dental endoscope and explain indications for use
Instrument Design, Principles, and Sharpening D,H,& W, Ch 9 & 10
Describe the various types of examination and scaling instruments and their design
features and uses
Describe the various types of five types of advanced fulcrums and differentiate between
their uses
Discuss the fundamentals of instrumentation
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Describe the various types of sharpening devices and differentiate between their
techniques
Describe the methods for sharpening each type of instrument
Describe the care and maintenance of each instrument
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation, Nield, Ch 18, 20, 21, 22, 26
Describe the file, explain the instrumentation techniques, and identify the various types
Differentiate between the various types of calculus attachment
Be able to differentiate between full mouth debridement and quadrant debridement
Describe the different methods of treatment planning
Explain the procedure for recording various oral deviations
Explain the procedure for assessing and recording mobility
Explain the procedure for assessing and recording clinical attachment loss
Explain the procedure for assessing and recording width of attached gingival
Explain the procedure for assessing and recording furcation involvement
Describe the history of power instrumentation
Differentiate between frequency and amplitude
Discuss the various medical and dental contraindications for power instrumentation
Week Three
Pt with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate, Wilkins Ch 51
Be able to describe the 7 classes of clefts
Differentiate between cleft lip and cleft palate
Describe the occurrence, etiology, and formation of cleft lip and cleft palate
Describe the treatment for cleft lip and cleft palate
Be able to explain the purpose of an obturator
Pt with Orthodontics, Wilkins Ch 31
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Differentiate between cemented bands and bonded brackets
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of brackets
Explain the procedures for bonding, debanding, and debonding
Describe the post debonding evaluation
Differentiate between removable and fixed retainers
Learning Objectives
Week Five
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient Chapter 5 5
Be able to discuss the categories of oral surgery
Be able to define terminology of oral surgery such as comminution, ecchymosis,
exodontics, and osteosynthesis
Be able to describe pre –surgical instructions
Be able to discuss the causes of fractured mandibles
Be able to describe the treatment for Dislocated Mandible, Facial Fracture, Avulsed
tooth
Be able to recognize clinical signs of fractured mandibles and differentiate between
simple, compound, comminuted, and incomplete fractures
Be able to recognize clinical signs of fractured maxillas and differentiate between LeFort
I, II, and III midface fractures
Be able to describe and differentiate between open and closed reductions including
IMF, ESK, and mini-plates and screws
Be able to describe the indications and contra-indications for IMF, ESK, and mini-plates
and screws
Be able to describe the alveolar process fracture and the treatment required
Be able to describe the nutritional needs of the post -surgical pt and design the
appropriate diet including, clear liquid, full liquid, blenderized, and soft diets
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Be able to describe and design an oral hygiene care plan for the post -surgical pt
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
The Patient with Oral Rehab. & Implants - Chapter 33
Be able to define the objectives of oral rehabilitation and describe the components of
treatment
Be able to describe the characteristics of the rehabilitated oral cavity including fixed and
removable prosthesis
Be able to design a home care regiment for the rehabilitated oral cavity
Be able to differentiate between endosseous, subperiosteal, and transosteal implants
Be able to describe and one step and two step surgical procedures for each type of
implant
Be able to describe the implant interface and differentiate between the natural tooth
and the implant and prosthesis
Be able to describe indications and contra-indications for implant placement
Be able to describe and design an oral hygiene care plan for the implant pt
Be able to describe and differentiate between the successful implant and the implant
with an infection
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation
Nield-Gehrig Ch 26
Be able to describe the different types of implant restorations / prosthesis
Be able to describe and differentiate between the various debridement instruments and
techniques for calculus removal on implants
Week Six
Dental Hygiene, Cases, Concepts, and Competencies
Daniel, Harfst, & Wilder, Mental & Emotional Disorders - Chapter 45
Be able to define mental disorders
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Be able to discuss the five axes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)
Be able to discuss the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) Scale and differentiate
between levels 100 to 10
Be able to describe anxiety disorders
Be able to differentiate between panic disorders, phobic disorders, GAD, OCD, and
PSTD
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with anxiety disorders
Be able to describe mood disorders
Be able to differentiate between major depressive / unipolar mood disorder and bipolar
mood disorder
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with mood disorders
Be able to describe personality disorders
Be able to differentiate between Clusters A, B, and C per sonality disorders
Be able to discuss eating disorders
Be able to differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with eating disorders
Be able to discuss schizophrenia
Be able to differentiate between the five major types of schizophrenia
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with schizophrenia
Dental Hygiene, Cases, Concepts, and Competencies
Daniel, Harfst, & Wilder, Anxiety Control - Chapter 40
Be able to define fear, anxiety, and phobia
Be able to describe the etiology of dental anxiety
Be able to determine through various assessment procedures how to identify the pt’s
anxiety level
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with dental anxiety
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Be able to describe the various behavior management procedures and differentiate
between what works best for adults and/or children
Week Seven
Dental Hygiene, Cases, Concepts, and Competencies
Daniel, Harfst, & Wilder, Cancer – Chapter 48
Be able to describe the various theories for the etiologies of oral cancer
Be able to differentiate between leukoplakias, erythroplakias, and erythroleukoplakias
Be able to describe the sites for oral cancers and the signs and symptoms
Be able to describe the various boundaries, TMN classifications (tumor, node,
metastasis), and stages of cancer
Be able to differentiate between the various early detection devices / tests
Be able to differentiate between the various treatments for oral c ancer
Be able to describe the various prognoses for each area of the oral cavity
Be able to differentiate between the various types of radiation therapy
Be able to describe the various oral complications of radiation therapy and the
treatment for each complication
Be able to discuss the oral care protocols, before, during, and after radiation therapy
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
The Patient with Cancer – Chapter 56
Be able to define terminology associated with cancer such as alopecia, dysgeusia,
hyperbaric oxygen, pancytopenia, and pleomorphism
Be able to differentiate between benign and malignant cells/tumors
Be able to discuss the statistical occurrences, risk factors, and commonly occurring
cancers
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with oral cancer
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Be able to recognize the areas and the fields of radiation for head & neck tumors
Be able to differentiate between the different types of radiation therapy and the
recommended dosages
Be able to differentiate between the various effects of radiation to the oral cavity and
the therapy and/or management for each
Be able to discuss the objectives of chemotherapy and the types of chemotherapy
Be able to differentiate between the systemic and oral side effects of chemotherapy
Be able to discuss the oral care requirements for the patient on chemotherapy
Be able to discuss the indications for surgery and the types of surgery for the cancer pt
Be able to discuss bone marrow transplant and the types of donors available
Be able to identify the stages (steps) necessary for bone marrow transplant
Be able to discuss the possible complications with bone marrow transplant and the
preventive therapy
Learning Objectives
Week Nine
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
The Patient with a Physical Impairment Chapter 59
Be able to define terminology of physical impairments such as akinesia, decubitus ulcer,
dysphagia, orthosis, and TIA
Be able to describe the etiologies of spinal cord dysfunction
Be able to differentiate between the different levels of spinal cord injury
Be able to describe the characteristics of spinal cord injuries
Be able to describe the secondary complications of spinal cord injuries
Be able to describe the characteristics of an oral orthosis for the spinal cord injury pt
Be able to describe and design an oral hygiene care plan for the spinal cord injury pt
Be able to differentiate between the various types of spina bifida
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Be able to differentiate between the various characteristics of spina bifida
Be able to describe the various types of surgeries available for the spina bifida pt
Be able to identify and describe the etiologies of cerebral vascular accident
Be able to describe the signs and symptoms of cerebral vascular accident
Be able to differentiate between right side and left side cerebral vascular accident
Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for the CVA pt
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the CVA pt
Be able to identify the various types of muscular dystrophy
Be able to describe the characteristics and prognosis for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Be able to describe the characteristics and prognosis for f acioscapulohumeral muscular
dystrophy
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the muscular dystrophy pt
Be able to describe the characteristics for Myasthenia Gravis
Be able to describe the cause, symptoms, and emergency care for Myasthenic Crisis
Be able to describe the cause, symptoms, and emergency care for Cholinergic Crisis
Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for the Myasthenia
Gravis pt
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the Myasthenia Gravis pt
Be able to describe multiple sclerosis and the onset
Be able to describe the characteristics and physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for the multiple
sclerosis pt
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the multiple sclerosis pt
Be able to describe cerebral palsy and the various etiologies
Be able describe the three types of CP and their various characteristics
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Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for the cerebral
palsy pt
Be able to describe Bells Palsy and the various suspected etiologies
Be able to describe the characteristics and physical symptoms of Bells Palsy
Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for Bells Palsy
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the Bells Palsy pt
Be able to describe the characteristics and physical symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for the pt with
Parkinson’s Disease
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with P arkinson’s Disease
Be able to describe the characteristics and physical symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Be able to describe the various types of medical therapies available for the pt with
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Be able to describe the characteristics and p hysical symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Be able to describe the medical therapies available for the pt with Juvenile Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Be able to describe the characteristics and physical symptoms of Osteo Arthritis
Be able to describe the medical therapies available for the pt with Osteo Arthritis
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with Osteo Arthritis
Be able to describe scleroderma and the characteristics
Be able to describe the medical therapies available for the pt wit h scleroderma
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with scleroderma
Be able to describe end stage renal disease and discuss impaired functions of the
kidney
Be able to describe the medical treatments available for the pt with end stage renal
disease
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Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the pt with end stage renal disease
Dental Hygiene, Cases, Concepts, and Competencies -Daniel, Harfst, & Wilder
Neurologic & Sensory Impairments - Chapter 44
Be able to define autism
Be able to describe the signs and symptoms of autism
Be able to describe the treatments available for the pt with autism
Be able to define hydrocephalus
Be able to differentiate between ventriculoatrial and ventriculoperitonial shunts
Be able to define brain injuries
Be able to describe the signs and symptoms of brain injuries
Be able to differentiate between complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries
Be able to differentiate between quad riplegic and paraplegic pts
Be able to describe the signs and symptoms of spinal cord injuries
Be able to describe Alzheimer’s Disease
Be able to describe the hallmark signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Be able to differentiate between the three stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Be able to identify Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Be able to describe the signs and symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Be able to describe neuromuscular deficits and the accommodations required for t he pt
Be able to describe musculoskeletal deficits and the accommodations required for the pt
Be able to describe respiratory deficits and the accommodations required for the pt
Be able to describe bowel & bladder deficits and the accommodations required f or the
pt
Be able to describe integumentary deficits and the accommodations required for the pt
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Be able to describe cognitive and perceptual deficits and the accommodations required
for the pt
Be able to describe visual deficits and the accommodations requ ired for the pt
Be able to describe communication deficits and the accommodations required for the pt
Be able to describe mobility deficits and the accommodations required for the pt
Week Ten
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
Care of the Disabled Patient Chapter 57
Be able to differentiate between impairment, disability, and handicap
Be able to describe the objectives for care of the disabled pt
Be able to differentiate between the pts and family’s barriers t o care
Be able to describe the steps involved in pre treatment planning
Be able to differentiate between external and internal barrier free environments
Be able to differentiate between the various types of wheelchair transfers
Be able to differentiate between the various types of body enclosures
Be able to describe the various oral manifestations for disabled pts
Be able to differentiate between the different functioning levels of disabled pts
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the disabled pt
Be able to design various adaptations for home care for the disabled pt
Be able to teach the pts caregiver various techniques for home care
Be able to assess the pt’s diet and recommend nutritionally sound alternatives
Be able to design an in-service presentation for caregivers of disabled pts
Be able to design instrumentation techniques that are safe for the clinician and the
disabled pt
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
Care of the Homebound Patient Chapter 58
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Be able to define terms associated with the disabled pt such as sordes, hospice, and
palliative
Be able to describe the objectives for care of the homebound pt
Be able to describe the steps involved in preparation for treating the homebound pt
Be able to design various adaptations for hygiene care for the homebound pt
Be able to design various adaptations for home care for the homebound pt
Be able to describe the objectives for care of the unconscious pt
Be able to describe the objectives for care of the prosthesis for the unconscious pt
Be able to design various adaptations for hygiene care for the unconscious pt
Be able to describe the various oral conditions for the unconscious pt
Week Eleven
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist-Wilkins
The Patient with a Sensory Disability Chapter 60
Be able to define terms associated with the sensory disabled pt such as astigmatism,
nyctalopia, retinitis, decibel, and tinnitus
Be able to describe example of auxilary aids for the sensory disabled pt
Be able to differentiate between the various etiologies for the visually impaired pt
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the visually impaired pt
Be able to describe the various etiologies for the hearing impaired pt
Be able to differentiate between conductive, sensorineural, mixed, and central hearing
loss
Be able to differentiate between the various types of hearing aids
Be able to describe a cochlear implant
Be able to describe the various modes of communication for the hearing impaired pt
Be able to design an oral hygiene care plan for the hearing impaired pt
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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT
DHY-202-OH III
Student Acknowledgement
I, __________________________________ have read and understood the syllabus for DHY -202 Oral
Hygiene III and agree to abide by the protocols and requirements set forth in this syllabus, in the Dental
Hygiene Student Handbook, in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual, and in the Bergen Community College
Catalog.
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