DHY 281 - Dental Hygiene II

1. Apply principles of body movements for motion economy, including correct postural criteria for patient, operator, and assistant
   1. Relate the appropriate “clock” positions for the operator and the assistant
   2. Describe the four zones of activity
   3. Define the four basic principles of four-handed dentistry
   4. Explain how four-handed dentistry can be generalized to four-handed dental hygiene and recognize the effect on productivity
2. Apply principles of time and motion management
   1. List the objectives of time and motion management
   2. Identify the primary considerations in motion economy
   3. Evaluate facilities’ design in terms of motion economy and traffic flow
   4. Identify how traffic flow, use of auxiliaries, and factors such as sound and illumination affect the efficient utilization of resources
   5. Specify those elements of time and motion management that are necessary for maximum productivity in the delivery of chairside dental hygiene care
   6. Identify primary benefits of an efficient program of time and motion management
3. Discuss criteria and advantages for use of high velocity evacuation
   1. Define H.V.E. (high velocity evacuation)
   2. State three advantages of H.V.E
   3. Identify the basic methods for holding the suction tip
   4. State the primary criteria for suction tip placement
   5. Describe the various suction tip placements utilized in the oral cavity while maintaining soft tissue retraction
   6. Recall appropriate criteria for effective saliva ejector placement
   7. Discuss and demonstrate the proper procedures for maintaining oral evacuation equipment
4. Describe the correct use of various sonic and ultrasonic scalers
   1. Recall the rationale for proper tip selection
   2. Describe how the tip moves to remove the deposits
   3. State the factors which affect the amount of energy developed at the tip
   4. Relate principles utilized in tuning an ultrasonic unit
   5. Contrast versatility of sonic and ultrasonic units
   6. State the indications and contraindications for using a sonic or ultrasonic unit
   7. Compare the effects of hand instrumentation, sonic, and ultrasonic instrumen­tation on tooth surfaces and gingiva
   8. Demonstrate appropriate decision making in choosing the use of a sonic or ultra­sonic unit
5. Discuss the principles in effective utilization of the air polisher
   1. Describe the rationale for use of the air polisher
   2. State contraindications for use of the air polisher
   3. Compare the effects of rotary polishing and air polishing on tooth surfaces and soft tissues
   4. Describe and demonstrate procedures performed in maintenance of the air polisher
6. Describe the correct use of the Diagnodent, and alternate methods for caris detection
   1. Assemble the KaVo Diagnodent correctly
   2. perform calibration with the selected tip
   3. perform proper examination of tooth surfaces on a student partner
   4. perform infection control and maintenance procedures according to manufacturer’s specifications
7. Explain the appropriate use of site specific drug therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease
   1. State the optimal conditions for effective treatment
   2. Recall indications for use
   3. List armamentarium necessary for application
   4. Explain the key procedural steps in site-specific drug therapy
   5. Recall alternative and/or adjunctive treatment options for the following; deep pockets, furcations, consecutive teeth, and highly inflamed sites.
8. Develop a tobacco use cessation program
   1. Recall the rationale for dentistry’s involvement with tobacco related issues
   2. Recognize the trends, issues, and effects of smokeless and smoking tobacco
   3. Apply the brief, simple and effective tobacco intervention methods for dental practice that have been identified by National Cancer Institute clinical re­search
9. Recognize techniques that will produce intraoral photographs to enhance treatment planning, patient education, and document patient conditions
   1. State recognized reasons for the use of intra-oral photography in dentistry
   2. Identify the types of cameras commonly used in dental practices and recognize the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
   3. Summarize appropriate patient preparation for exposure of extraoral and intraoral photo­graphs
   4. Recall patient positioning and methods of implementation for the eight exta/intraoral exposures required in the DMACC Dental Hygience Clinic.
   5. List appropriate steps that can be used to prevent fogging of intra-oral mirrors
   6. Demonstrate the appropriate use of cheek retractors during the execution of the required intraoral photographs.
   7. Complete a student-partner experience of taking, saving, exporting, and formatting 8 extra/intraoral photographs.
10. Interpret current research presented on products and techniques used in dentistry
    1. Critically evaluate scientific literature using appropriate evidence-based methods and termi­nology
    2. List the essential questions to be considered when critically evaluating scien­tific litera­ture
    3. Recall, describe, and compare standard types of research design
    4. Recognize and define the importance of Evidence-based-decision-making as it pertains to the practice of Dental hygiene.
    5. Prepare an oral and written presentation on an oral hygiene product that might or might not be recommended according to the guidlines of evidenc-based-decision-making.
11. Recognize the responsibility of analyzing and appropriately incorporating evolving technology, techniques and products into the practice of dental hygiene
    1. Differentiate between dental hygiene theory and current research
    2. Contrast statistical significance and appropriate clinical application
12. Demonstrate the influence of patient/clinician experiences as they pertain to professional growth opportunities.
    1. Create three written reflection papers that each document the accurate collection of patient data combined with the individual patient/clinician interaction that transpired; relate that to perceived professional growth on the part of the clinician for the express benefit of future patient care.