Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 80B
Advanced Clinical Topics

Effective: Spring 2021
SLO Rev: 12/16/2016
Catalog Description:

DHYG 80B - Advanced Clinical Topics

1.00 Units

Advanced clinical topics with discussion in patient management, ergonomics, clinical boards, licensure, employment, lasers in dentistry and insurance CDT codes. This course includes guest speakers on various topics and preparation for the work industry.
Prerequisite: DHYG 80A, Corequisite: DHYG 81B and DHYG 82B and DHYG 83.
1240.20 - Dental Hygienist*
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 1.00 18.00 36.00 54.00
Total 1.00 18.00 36.00 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. describe techniques of tooth desensitization;
  2. describe the types of chemotherapeutic agents used in dentistry, techniques and limitations of their uses;
  3. define self-evaluation for student ergonomics and prevention of occupational risks;
  4. describe systems of dental hygiene recall;
  5. describe patient selection criteria and process for the regional board exam;
  6. describe interview strategies;
  7. list requirements for licensure to practice dental hygiene in the state of California.
Course Content:
 
  1. Tooth desensitization
  2. Use of chemotherapeutic agents
  3. Ergonomics and occupational risks
  4. Systems of Dental Hygiene recall
  5. Safety in the workplace
  6. Interviewing
  7. CDT codes
  8. Insurance billing
  9. WREB Exam preparation
  10. Application for licensure in California
  11. Lasers in dentistry
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Lecture/Discussion
  2. Demonstration/Exercise
  3. Case Study
  4. Class and group discussions
  5. Guest speakers
  6. Problem Solving
  7. Simulations
  8. Review
  9. Distance Education
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Dental Hygiene Program Exit Survey
  2. Western Regional Board Exam Quiz
  3. Mock Board participation
  4. HESI Exam
  1. Attendance
  2. Class Participation
  3. Clinical performance
  4. Exams/Tests
  5. Competency
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Describe the techniques for the care and maintenance of dental implants; contributing factors in disease development; techniques for tooth desensitization, and use of chemotherapeutic agents applicable to private practice.
  2. Define self-evaluation for ergonomics and prevention of occupational risks.
  3. Describe comprehensive dental hygiene therapy planning and treatment including periodontal maintenance.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Wilkins, E. (2020). Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist (13th). Wolters Kluwer.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Development of skills and knowledge in dental hygiene therapy and disease control with emphasis on comprehensive patient care. This course includes guest speakers on various topics and preparation for the work industry.
Prerequisite: DHYG 80A, Corequisite: DHYG 81B and DHYG 82B and DHYG 83.