DHYG 1010 - Dental Hygiene Theory I

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Covers the theoretical foundations of preventative oral health services used in the dental hygiene process. Emphasizes prevention of disease transmission, body mechanics, patient assessment, basic dental hygiene instrumentation, oral healthcare planning, extrinsic stain removal, topical anesthesia, ethical decision making, and the role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $215 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Research topics in dental hygiene care and report findings through a written report in APA format. 2. Recognize the process of disease transmission and infection control through the application of specific communicable diseases. 3. Identify the caries process. Explain the significance and prevention of dental caries. 4. Explain the assessment process and identify oral health risk factors (Caries, Periodontal, Oral Cancer). 5. Recognize the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy gingival and periodontal structures and record the findings. 6. Explain the importance of an efficient and effective care plan and practice the steps necessary for proper documentation of informed consent and informed refusal. 7. Explain the purposes for documentation and patient records and privacy laws associated with HIPPA. 8. Identify individual patient needs and recognize how to work with patients to implement an educational plan to improve oral health. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dixie State University Dental Hygiene program. FA

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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