Given reading assignments, lectures, class discussion and lab and

clinic work as applicable, upon completion of this course the student should be

able to:

1. Summarize the purpose of dental health education.

2. Identify and analyze the development of the patient’s health attitudes and behaviors.

3. Explain and demonstrate interpersonal skills and personality characteristics deemed

desirable in the competent dental health educator.

4. Differentiate between the techniques utilized when conducting dental education.

5. Analyze and discuss the role of nutrition in the etiology and progress of dental

disease on a professional level, as well as in ‘lay’ terms.

6. Describe the relationship between nutrition and the formation of plaque, caries, and

periodontal disease.

7. Identify the various psychological characteristics of different age groups that affect

dental health instruction techniques and materials used.

8. Recognize cultural as well as socioeconomic barriers that can affect dental health

instruction techniques and materials used.

9. Formulate and present a comprehensive patient education program on an

individualized basis to patients in the clinical setting.

10. Draft and submit a written report based on a geriatric interview (de-identified

information only) that illustrates how the patient’s upbringing and life history shaped

their current oral health views/status. Discuss appropriate modifications to oral health

education and patient management techniques.

Students will receive a grade on Part I based on the 50 multiple choice

items pertaining directly to Dental Hygiene Ed content. Points earned on Part 2’s

case-based items pertaining to Dental Health Ed will be added to Part I as bonus

points to determine the final exam grade for this course. The values of Part 2 items

will be determined by the individual course instructor. Therefore, the points earned

for Part 2 items will vary between courses.

Exam # 1 20%

Exam # 2 20%

Exam # 3 20%

Final Exam 20%

Geriatric Project 15%

Participation 5%

100%

Water bottles, cell phones, and hand-held calculators/computers are not allowed in the

room during any examination. Possession of any of these items during an exam will

be construed as academic dishonestly and will be dealt with accordingly.

Dental Hygiene Department Grading Scale

A = 92 to 100

B = 83 to 91

C = 75 to 82

D = 65 to 74

75 FINAL COURSE AVERAGE IS THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE GRADE FOR

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE

More than two (2) absences for any reason will result in a loss of 5 points from the final

course grade for EACH absence over the allowed 2.

In cases of extreme illness and/or hospitalization, individual decisions may be made.

Two (2) tardies will be the equivalent of one (1) absence. Students must be present for

the entire class period to get credit for a class session. Students leaving class early will

be counted as absent

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.