Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/14/99
DHE111      19992-20006	L+L	6 Credit(s)	12 Period(s)
Dental Hygiene Theory I
Introduction to the development of dental hygiene as a profession and basic self-disease control methods as well as basic principles of clinical dental hygiene. Skills involving instrumentation, universal precautions, patient assessment, preventative treatment and infection control are practiced. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DHE111   19992-20006	Dental Hygiene Theory I

1.	Trace the significant events related to the development and current status of the dental hygiene profession. (I)
2.	Demonstrate effective self-disease control methods including plaque techniques and interdent cleaning. (II)
3.	Operate and maintain dental equipment. (III)
4.	Demonstrate proper operator/patient positioning. (IV)
5.	Indicate the purpose of performing an intra and extra oral tissue assessment. (V)
6.	Utilize visual, auditory and manual palpation techniques for the intra and extra oral tissue assessment. (V, VI)
7.	Recognize and record atypical and abnormal findings associated with the intra and extra oral tissue assessment. (VI)
8.	Identify the anatomical landmarks of the gingivae. (VI)
9.	Recognize, record and explain the etiologic factors associated with diseased gingival tissue. (VI)
10.	Detect and chart calcareous deposits. (VI, X)
11.	Explain basic principles of dental instrument design and armamentarium. (VII, VIII)
12.	Employ principles of instrumentation for detection and scaling instruments. (VIII, IX)
13.	Describe and utilize the channeling stroke for removal of all calcareous deposits. (IX)
14.	Describe and recognize dental stains and rationale for selective tooth polishing. (IX)
15.	State the principles of tooth polishing and abrasion. (IX)
16.	Identify and demonstrate the charting of existing teeth, restorations and pathologic conditions. (X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DHE111   19992-20006	Dental Hygiene Theory I

I. Profession of Dental Hygiene A. Trace historical events B. Development of the profession C. Current procedures in dental hygiene practice II. Self-disease control A. Plaque control 1. Disclosing solution/tablets 2. Sulcular bass brushing B. Interdent cleaning III. Dental Equipment A. Identification of parts B. Operation C. Maintenance IV. Treatment Positioning A. Operator B. Patient C. Dental equipment V. Initial Patient Assessment A. Extra-oral exam B. Intra-oral exam C. Record findings VI. Periodontal Assessment A. Gingival tissues 1. Anatomy 2. Normal vs. diseased 3. Etiologic factors 4. Gingival description summary B. Periodontal evaluation 1. Periodontal charting 2. Sulcular bleeding index 3. Recession 4. Furcation involvement 5. Calculus charting and subgingival classifications VII. Dental Instrument Design A. Nomenclature B. Manufacturers C. Numbering system D. Parts of instruments VIII. Principles of Instrumentation A. Grasp B. Fulcrum C. Adaptation D. Activation IX. Instrument Skills A. Detection instruments 1. Mirror 2. Explorers 3. Probes B. Deposit removal 1. Sickle scalers 2. Curettes C. Scaling/Channeling stroke D. Stain removal 1. Polishing and abrasion principles 2. Armamentarium 3. Engine polishing technique X. Restorative Charting A. Existing dentition B. Restoration C. Pathologic conditions D. Recording findings

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