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Dec 26, 2024
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DEHY 121 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 2 2 CR
This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory classroom and clinical practice. In the theory class, students continue to refine their knowledge of the dental hygiene process of care by beginning to develop treatment plans for periodontally involved patients. During instrumentation labs and using mannequins, students are introduced to advanced instrumentation techniques specifically for providing non-surgical periodontal therapies. Students then implement these treatment plans and advanced techniques with their patients in the clinical setting under the supervision of clinical instructors. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
Requisites: Select 1 course from DEHY 111 or DEHY 120 with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Select the correct patient for advanced instrumentation procedures.
- Use correct indications and contraindications in selecting patients for various advanced instrumentation procedures.
- Explain the benefits of advanced instrumentation procedures in the treatment plan for an adult patient with various stages of periodontal disease.
- Apply various strategies for instrumentation of difficult root morphology and exploring on the periodontal patient.
- Complete skills assessments for each new procedure taught using a manikin and student partner.
- Write a comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plan for patients with periodontal disease including any type of advanced instrumentation skills required.
- Implement advanced instrumentation procedures following the written treatment plan and provide patient education for periodontal patients.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor while in the clinical setting, according to the program guidelines.
- Follow up with all patients to complete treatment and make correct entries into the patient record.
- Manage time effectively during patient appointments to maintain quality care for the patient while maximizing efficiency.
- Maintain the highest standards for clinical and laboratory sterile/aseptic technique as learned in previous clinical courses.
- Correspond to the patient’s dentist of record using the appropriate forms, and need for further services.
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