Given reading assignments, lecture, class discussion and lab and clinic work as applicable, upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe how changing perspectives on the roles of calculus, plaque, and endotoxins in periodontal disease have affected the development of dental hygiene treatment over the past several decades.

2. Identify the rationale for use of the ultrasonic scaler, demonstrate its set-up, and properly utilize it in the laboratory setting on extracted teeth, and in the clinical setting on select patients (fellow students).

3. Discuss the evolution of root instrumentation and demonstrate proper treatment procedures on extracted teeth with specialized hand instruments.

4. Identify pit and fissure sealant candidates (individuals, as well as individual teeth); and properly place sealants on (a) extracted teeth and (b) designated fellow classmates.

5. Discuss various physical conditions/diseases and determine possible modifications and/or contraindications to dental/dental hygiene treatment.

6. Discuss various emergency situations that may occur in a dental office in regards to; etiological and/or precipitating factors; physiological activity that produces the clinical signs and symptoms; and management.

7. Discuss the ethical and legal aspects of the Good Samaritan Statute, Standard of Care, and Standard of Care in a Medical Emergency in regards to the dental hygienists responsibilities.

8. Analyze and determine the most appropriate approach to pain management during nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

9. Analyze and determine the most appropriate supplemental care procedures for nonsurgical periodontal therapy cases.

10. Develop treatment plans for medically and/or periodontally compromised patients

11. Integrate didactic information with clinical experiences to analyze, apply and formally present the relationships between selected patients’ personal attitudes/beliefs, cultural influences, medical, dental and periodontal conditions.

12. Develop and formally present a Case Presentation/Overview of a clinical patient: outline the assessment findings, etiologic factors, and clinical data used to determine the dental hygiene diagnosis; explain the planned sequence of care based on this diagnosis; review the implemented treatment giving possible

rationales for expected/unexpected outcomes; and discuss rationale for maintenance care/recommendations.

13. Learning objectives related to specific topics are given for each class session.

Course Credit Values

Exam 1 20%

Exam 2 20%

Exam 3 20%

Final Exam 20%

Senior Case 20%

Dental Hygiene Grading Scale

92 to 100 A

83 to 91 B

75 to 82 C

65 to 74 D Failure in Dental Hygiene-Student cannot matriculate into next semester

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. This includes the lecture and scheduled clinical sessions.

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.