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Spring 2025
Nov 21,2024 |
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| DH 120A - Clinical Dental Hygiene 3:Lecture/seminar |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2025
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize and identify specific organisms microscopically which are present in health and in disease 2. Identify and describe the four microbiologic risk factors 3. Utilize the microscope specimen for patient motivation 4. Describe the learning process 5. Discuss how health attitudes and value systems are developed 6. Describe the "learning ladder continuum" 7. Define motivation, and explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation 8. Discuss principles of verbal and non-verbal communication to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients 9. State Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs model 10. Describe the Human Needs Theory as it relates to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care 11. Describe methods used for obtaining client compliance 12. Understand and utilize the appropriate strategies/skill for patient management 13. Identify the four specific patient categories of dental fear/anxiety 14. Understand the etiology and relationship between fear and pain 15. Define the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to healthcare 16. Differentiate between an acquired disability and a developmental disability 17. Describe the types of homecare device available for the disabled patient 18. Discuss the ways to modify home care devices to aid the disabled patient 19. List the steps in proper wheel chair transfer 20. Describe a “barrier-free” dental operatory 21. Learn the importance of considering cultural beliefs in the implementation of dental hygiene care 22. Learn the cultural barriers to oral healthcare 23. Identify the relationship between socioeconomic status and access to care 24. Identify how cultural beliefs shape attitudes and values related to oral health 25. Describe the role of nutrients in oral development, both pre/post eruptive 26. Review the functions and classifications of carbohydrates 27. Differentiate between simple and complex carbohydrates 28. Review the functions and classifications of fats 29. Differentiate between saturated and polyunsaturated fats 30. Review the functions and classifications of proteins 31. Differentiate between complete and incomplete proteins 32. Define the term mineral as it relates to human body functions 33. List the most common minerals required for normal body function 34. List and define the “water soluble” vitamins and describe their major functions 35. List and define “fat soluble” vitamins and describe their major functions 36. List oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies and toxicities 37. Explain the relationship between nutrition and oral health 38. Discuss and be familiar with liquid and soft diets for dental clients 39. Define and describe the signs and health effects of Anorexia Nervosa 40. Define and describe the signs and health effects of Bulimia Nervosa 41. Define EDO-NOS 42. Describe Binge Eating Disorder 43. List the manners of tobacco consumption that negatively affect oral health 44. Describe the hazardous agents associated with tobacco use 45. Discuss the systemic effects of tobacco use 46. Describe the behaviors and factors that influence nicotine addiction 47. Describe the 5 A’s approach to tobacco cessation 48. Discuss effective coping strategies for successful tobacco cessation 49. Describe the role of nicotine replacement therapy in tobacco cessation 50. Discuss the dental hygienist’s role related to oral health and tobacco use Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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