DHYG 411 Advanced Dental Hygiene Practice I (7 credits)

2. In a clinic setting with progressively more complex patient oral health dental hygiene therapy(ies) needs, specifically moderate to advanced periodontal diseases on patients with significant health or dental management concerns, continue to accurately and consistently develop skills in all Student Outcomes from previous lab and clinical courses (DHYG 301, 311, 321, 401).

3.Using current evidence-based science in a clinical setting on patients with progressively more complex oral health dental hygiene therapy(ies) needs (moderate to advanced periodontal diseases) and complicated by systemic disease(s), accurately and consistently: a. increased proficiency in all aspects of dental hygiene therapy without compromising patient treatment outcomes/care. b. the correct application of ultrasonic instrumentation including tip and patient selection. c. identify, treatment plan and implement developing root planing techniques on patients requiring this advanced dental hygiene therapy. d. apply the accurate CDT codes for legal documentation, accuracy of patient oral health records, and correct fee reimbursement as applicable. e. Accurately identify and describe the criteria for conducting a microbial assay on an appropriate patient using the correct technique. f. demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors consistent with a dental hygiene professional, and in compliance with the policies and procedures detailed in the Pierce College Student Handbook, the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Student Handbook and accompanying Clinic Policies, and the American Dental Hygiene Associations’ Code of Ethics.

4. Demonstrate professionalism and communication skills using correct terminology and vocabulary necessary to discuss the oral health treatment plan and procedures with patients, peers, and other health care professionals and health care teams to foster wellness and healthy behaviors.

5. Consistently and accurately self-assess your application of dental hygiene theory and techniques in patient assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, radiology, treatment documentation and dental hygiene skills to develop the ability to assess yourself, and if applicable, your healthcare team to confirm and verify quality patient care. (Quality patient care parameters will vary from patient to patient.)

Degree Outcomes
This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Ability(ies). Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Responsibility: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems. Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods. Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.

Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 140
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 140