San Juan College Dental Hygiene Program School of Health Sciences SYLLABUS COURSE #: DHYG 248 COURSE TITLE: Board Review # of CREDITS: 1 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive review of dental hygiene topics found on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). This course is designed to help prepare the student to take the NBDHE by reviewing test taking skills and strategies, study techniques as well as a review of topics and specific questions that the student might have. Prerequisites: Senior Dental Hygiene Student in their last semester Co-requisite Courses: DHYG 243, 244, 245, 247. COURSE GOALS: 1. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to pass the NBDHE. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, the student will have reviewed all of the following topics in preparation of the NBDHE: Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice (60 Items) 1.0.Anatomic Sciences [16] Anatomy Head and neck anatomy
Dental anatomy General anatomy Root anatomy Histology and Embryology 2.0.Physiology [5] 3.0.Biochemistry and Nutrition [6] 4.0.Microbiology and Immunology [10] 5.0.Pathology [13] 5.1. General 5.2. Oral 6.0.Pharmacology [10] Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services (116 Items) Assessing Patient Characteristics [17] Medical and dental history Head and neck examination Periodontal evaluation Oral evaluation Occlusal evaluation General 2.0. Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs [13] 2.1. Principles of radiophysics and radiobiology 2.2. Principles of radiologic health 2.3. Technique 2.4. Recognition of normalities and abnormalities 2.5. General 3.0. Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care [34] 3.1. Infection control (application) 3.2. Recognition of emergency situations and provision of appropriate care 3.3. Individualized patient education 3.3.1. Planning of individualized Instruction 3.3.2. Provision of instruction for prevention and management of oral diseases 3.3.2.1. Dental caries 3.3.2.2. Periodontal disease 3.3.2.3. Oral conditions 3.4. Anxiety and pain control 3.5. Recognition and management of compromised patients 3.6.Dental hygiene treatment strategies 3.6.1. Diagnosis 3.6.2. Treatment plan 3.6.3. Case presentation 3.7. General 4.0. Performing Periodontal Procedures [18] 4.1. Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases 4.2. Prescribed therapy 4.2.1. Periodontal debridement 4.2.2. Surgical support services 4.2.3. Chemotherapeutic agents 4.2.4. General 4.3. Reassessment and maintenance, e.g. implant care 5.0 Using Preventive Agents [9] 5.1. Fluorides - systemic and topical 5.1.1. Mechanisms of action 5.1.2. Toxicology 5.1.3. Methods of administration 5.1.3.1. Water fluoridation 5.1.3.2. Self-administered 5.2. Pit and fissure sealants 5.2.1. Mechanisms of action
5.2.2. Techniques for application 5.3. Other preventive agents 6.0.Providing Supportive Treatment Services [7] 6.1. Properties and manipulation of materials 6.2. Polishing natural and restored teeth 6.3. Making of impressions and preparation of study casts 6.4. Other supportive services, e.g., tooth desensitization 6.5 General 7.0Professional Responsibility [18] 7.1.Ethical principles, including informed consent 7.2. Regulatory compliance 7.3. Patient and professional communication 7.4 General Community Health/Research Principles (24 Items) 1.0Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups [6] 2.0 Participating in Community Programs [10] 2.1. Assessing populations and defining objectives 2.2. Designing, implementing, and evaluating programs 3.0Analyzing Scientific Literature, Understanding Statistical Concepts, and Applying Research Results [8] This syllabus developed by: Julius N. Manz DDS January 2009 Approved by: Dr. Julius Manz January 2016 Revised Date: Allison Cahoon, RDH Dec. 10, 2016
San Juan College Dental Hygiene Program COURSE GUIDE DHYG 248 Board Review (1 + 0+ 0) 1 credit hours This course will be co-instructed. Instructor: Krysta Caudill, RDH E-mail: kcaudill.bsdh@gmail.com Phone: 574-780-1315 Hours: By appointment Instructor: Elizabeth Onik, RDH, M.Ed. E-mail: onike@sanjuancollege.edu Phone: 412-760-8482 Hours: Thursday 2-4 pm or by appointment Required Texts: Reference Texts: Mosby s Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene 7 th ed., o Darby, M. St Louis: Mosby Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, (2009) 10 th ed., Wilkins, Esther, o Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Hygiene Decks NDHBE Exam Mosby s Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, (2014), Bennett, Barbara L. St. Louis: Elsevier Pass It! Dental Hygiene Edition Game Pass it! Dental Hygiene Edition App Grading Criteria:* Grading for this class will be determined pass/fail by the instructor. Criteria for passing will be based on attendance, participation in all classroom activities, and attainment of at least 75% on each quiz, exam, and assignment in preparation for the NBDHE. *A dental hygienist must exhibit professionalism through the application of a professional code of ethics. Unprofessional conduct will be reflected in the grade and may be grounds for dismissal. Refer to Clinic Manual for further information. **A final grade of Fail will interrupt a student s progress, and may result in dismissal from the Dental Hygiene Program. It is the responsibility of any student having difficulty with this course to contact the professor immediately and arrange for tutoring and/or other assistance.
Instructor's Policies: Goals for the Class: To review all material in order to assist students to pass their NBDHE Ask lots of questions, be sure you understand what we review in class, and contact me if you need help! Let s succeed together. Preparation: During this course it is expected that the student prepare for class. This includes reading or viewing the information to be discussed in class. If the student has adequately prepared for the class there should be little trouble passing quizzes, exams or completing course assignments. Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes for which they are registered. Valid reasons for missing classes do not relieve the student from making up any missed work. Make-Up Policy: A student will not be allowed to make up quizzes (a zero will be given for each missed quiz). The lowest grade on the weekly quizzes will be dropped before figuring your average. Quizzes and Examinations: Quizzes and Exams are scheduled throughout the semester. These do count toward your final grade. Please keep up with the class and the material presented. At instructor s discretion, there may also be a mid-term which is comprehensive from the beginning of the semester and a final which will cover the entire semester. Assignments: Assignments are to be handed in properly labeled at the start of class on the date designated. Assignments turned in later will receive a 10% reduction in grade. Lab/Clinic Usage: Students are not allowed in the lab or clinic without direct faculty supervision. Professional Policy: All students are expected to participate in an active and productive manner which enhances learning for all in the classroom and clinical settings. Students are considered mature enough to seek faculty assistance and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements. Professional language and demeanor are expected at all times. Academic Dishonesty: Unethical and unprofessional activities will not be tolerated. Refer to the Dental Hygiene Handbook and the SJC Catalogue for more information. Student Grievance Procedure: Policies regarding Student Grievance can be found in the SJC Course Catalog. A student who is experiencing a problem with the course or the course Instructor should make every attempt to resolve the problem with the course Instructor first. The student should then appeal to the Program Director. If the response is not adequate to the student, the student should then follow the outlined SJC policy for Student Grievance.
Course Outcomes Inventory: The effectiveness of DHYG 248 is measured by several methods: 1. Completion of all course work with a satisfactory grade. 2. Course evaluations. 3. Analysis of clinical application of material presented. 4. Scores on National and Regional Boards are reviewed and evaluated. Accommodations Statement: Students who need accommodations (i.e. note taker, interpreter, special seating, etc.) need to provide accommodation notices to the instructor. Students can contact the Students with Disabilities on Campus (SDOC) Coordinator in the Counseling Center located in the Clocktower Building to make arrangements and provide documentation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Instructor reserves the right to alter this syllabus and /or requirements in the interest of the students or to meet the needs of the Program in general. Any changes will be discussed in class and/or a written revision will be given to students.