COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Given the integration of didactic and clinical experience as applied on patients and peers, the prerequisite course Clinical Practice I (DNHY 3114), treatment and consistent student – instructor collaboration, upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Position the dental chair, clinicians stool, and dental light to insure patient/clinical comfort, communication and effective delivery of dental hygiene services.

1. Organize dental hygiene instruments and supplies in a manner that enhances clinical efficiency and insures effective delivery of patient treatment and services.

1. Apply accepted standards of infection control at all times in the clinical setting.

1. Maintain a patient care delivery area that is organized, safe and follows proper infection control protocols.

1. Sharpen and maintain instruments to insure effective instrumentation and preservation of instrument.

1. Utilize information obtained from the health history to determine possible modifications and/or contraindications to treatment.

1.  Accurately assess and document patient’s vital signs, making referrals to other health care

              Providers as appropriate.  

1. Perform an extra-oral and intraoral inspection and accurately record significant findings.

1. Examine all oral tissues for signs of health or pathological changes and record the findings.

1. Perform and accurately document a periodontal evaluation for Class 2/2+/3 level patients: including

             recession, pocket depths, loss of attachment, mobility, furcation involvement and bleeding sites.

1. Graphically represent a patient's teeth with regard to caries, missing teeth or tooth structure, types

              and locations of restorations, fixed and removable appliances and developmental anomalies.

1. Apply principles of instrumentation and knowledge of tooth morphology in selecting appropriate

              instruments to detect and remove deposits.

1. Develop treatment plan and present to Class 2/2+/3 level patients.

1. Obtain the patient informed consent based on a thorough case presentation.

1. Present appropriate oral health prevention programs based on patients individual needs

1. Select and administer appropriate topical fluoride treatment including varnish, tray, rinse &

              Brush-on.

1. Complete all clinic paperwork legibly and in a timely manner with appropriate detail in

              documentation, as is required for this level of clinical practice.

COURSE GRADING:

Final Exam:

The Junior 2^nd Semester Final Examination is a 4 hour examination which will serve as the final exam for each of the courses offered in the 2^nd semester of the dental hygiene curriculum: Dental Hygiene 2 (DNHY 3004), Periodontology (DNHY 3023), Oral Radiology II (DNHY 3102) and Pharmacology (DNHY 4103). This format, rather than utilizing individual final exams, will more effectively assess the student's ability to combine didactic and clinical content, utilize critical thinking skills, and aid in preparing the student for the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam.

Students missing an exam due to illness will be allowed to make up the exam on the DAY OF their return to school. No grade higher than a 90 will be given for make-up examinations. Students will be allowed to make up only one (1) exam per semester. This does not include the final exam.

Dental Hygiene Department Grading Scale

A = 92 to 100

B = 83 to 91

C = 75 to 82

D = 65 to 74

COURSE EVALUATION:

Exam # 1                            20%

Exam # 2                            20%

Exam # 3 (final exam)        25%

Daily Quizzes                      10%

Health Fair               25%

                                         100%

Attendance:

The Dental Hygiene Faculty feel very strongly that maximum participation in all clinical and laboratory exercises is critical to the development of clinical competencies. Therefore, more than two absences for any reason will result in a loss of 5 points from the final course grade for each absence over 2. Two tardies will be the equivalent of one absence.

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

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