DHYG 430 Adv Dental Hygiene Theory & Practice Management (2 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Course Description
The eighth in a series of eight linked courses to increase knowledge and comprehension of advanced dental hygiene theory, science and practice management in order to facilitate the growth of increasingly complex dental hygiene clinical skills required for the safe and effective practice of dental hygiene.
Course Content
Complex dental hygiene therapy(ies) and theories
Advanced root planing techniques
Dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning,
Referrals
Advanced dental hygiene therapies
Clinical role of the dental hygienist
Professional development
Practice management
Cover letter, resume, and curriculum vitae
Ethical and professional communications for patients with advanced treatment needs
Health Resources
Emergency management
Role of dental hygienist in emergency management
Health and wellness for dental hygienists
ePortfolio
Student Outcomes
- Compare the application of complex treatment outcomes in dental hygiene therapy.
- Comply with professional responsibility.
- Manage advanced dental instrumentation incorporating patients with severe periodontal diseases.
- Devise an Emergency Preparedness Plan incorporating the role of the dental hygienist.
- Develop a cover letter and resume to obtain a clinical dental hygiene position.
- Explore health and wellness in the dental hygienist’s workplace.
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).
Core Abilities
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.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Case history
Class discussion
Instructor observations
Patient interview
Peer evaluation
Self-evaluation
Instructor evaluation
ePortfolio
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Written plans (Health & Wellness, Professional Development, etc.
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