DH 120A Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 Lecture/seminar

Lecture, instructional lab and clinical course focusing upon the dental hygiene process of care, advanced instrumentation techniques and treatment of the slight to moderate periodontal patient.

Credits

Prerequisite

Admission to the Dental Hygiene program

Corequisite

DH 120B

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize and identify specific organisms microscopically which are present in health and in disease
2. Identify and describe the four microbiologic risk factors
3. Utilize the microscope specimen for patient motivation
4. Describe the learning process
5. Discuss how health attitudes and value systems are developed
6. Describe the "learning ladder continuum"
7. Define motivation, and explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
8. Discuss principles of verbal and non-verbal communication to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients
9. State Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs model
10. Describe the Human Needs Theory as it relates to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care
11. Describe methods used for obtaining client compliance
12. Understand and utilize the appropriate strategies/skill for patient management
13. Identify the four specific patient categories of dental fear/anxiety
14. Understand the etiology and relationship between fear and pain
15. Define the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to healthcare
16. Differentiate between an acquired disability and a developmental disability
17. Describe the types of homecare device available for the disabled patient
18. Discuss the ways to modify home care devices to aid the disabled patient
19. List the steps in proper wheel chair transfer
20. Describe a "barrier-free" dental operatory
21. Learn the importance of considering cultural beliefs in the implementation of dental hygiene care
22. Learn the cultural barriers to oral healthcare
23. Identify the relationship between socioeconomic status and access to care
24. Identify how cultural beliefs shape attitudes and values related to oral health
25. Describe the role of nutrients in oral development, both pre/post eruptive
26. Review the functions and classifications of carbohydrates
27. Differentiate between simple and complex carbohydrates
28. Review the functions and classifications of fats
29. Differentiate between saturated and polyunsaturated fats
30. Review the functions and classifications of proteins
31. Differentiate between complete and incomplete proteins
32. Define the term mineral as it relates to human body functions
33. List the most common minerals required for normal body function
34. List and define the "water soluble" vitamins and describe their major functions
35. List and define "fat soluble" vitamins and describe their major functions
36. List oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies and toxicities
37. Explain the relationship between nutrition and oral health
38. Discuss and be familiar with liquid and soft diets for dental clients
39. Define and describe the signs and health effects of Anorexia Nervosa
40. Define and describe the signs and health effects of Bulimia Nervosa
41. Define EDO-NOS
42. Describe Binge Eating Disorder
43. List the manners of tobacco consumption that negatively affect oral health
44. Describe the hazardous agents associated with tobacco use
45. Discuss the systemic effects of tobacco use
46. Describe the behaviors and factors that influence nicotine addiction
47. Describe the 5 A’s approach to tobacco cessation
48. Discuss effective coping strategies for successful tobacco cessation
49. Describe the role of nicotine replacement therapy in tobacco cessation
50. Discuss the dental hygienist’s role related to oral health and tobacco use