DHYG 412 Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice V

10 credits

This combined lecture and clinical course continues from the first year Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice courses. The scope of practice increases to include patients with a higher degree of difficulty and periodontal involvement. Advanced instrumentation techniques are incorporated into clinical care, and an increased level of independence and sophistication is demonstrated. Students interpret and synthesize information gathered from dental hygiene exams and risk assessments to plan and prioritize patient centered, comprehensive care. Restorative procedures are integrated into clinic and performed side-by-side with dental assisting students. The weekly lecture seminar includes didactic theory applicable to a more advanced level of clinical practice and provides an opportunity for clinical questions and class discussions.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 5 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 6 DHYG BAS courses

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Perform selected preparation, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management procedures, with minimal or no guidance, ensuring client’s comfort and safety
Discuss concepts and principles related to selected aspects of preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management
Apply the problem solving process using critical thinking skills, with some guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
Apply the principles of teaching and learning, with some guidance, when providing dental hygiene care to clients
Apply basic principles of interpersonal communication, with some guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
Apply basic research skills, with guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
Collaborate with the dental team, with some guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own actions, with minimal guidance
Apply basic knowledge, values, and skills related to self- evaluation, with some guidance, to the practice of dental hygiene
Demonstrate professional behavior, with minimal guidance, when providing dental hygiene care
Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental science, and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills, and values, with some guidance, into the practice of dental hygiene

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist

Total Hours: 170 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 140