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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Dental Hygiene Practice
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
DHYG 2153, Dental Hygiene Practice
Division
Allied Health
Department
Dental Hygiene
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, moral
standards, and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession.
Practice settings for the dental hygienist, office operations, and preparation for
employment.
Pre-Requisites
DHYG 2362,2201, 1315, and 1235 with a C or better
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
1:1:1
Equated Pay Hours
1.5
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
1
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:42:06 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:42:20 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:42:41 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.05.06 12:34:22 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.05.06 12:34:52 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Evolving Profession of Dental Hygiene
A. Development of Dental Hygiene
1. Purpose
2. Processes Used to Promote Health
a). The Dental Hygiene Process
(1) Assessment
(2) Diagnosis
(3) Planning
(4) Implementation
(5) Evaluation
b). Communication Process
c). Leadership Process
d). Research Process
II. Professionalism
A. Definitions: defined by the class
B. Dental Hygiene Education
C. Professional Regulation
1. Accreditation
2. Certification
3. Licensure
4. Reciprocity
5. Continuing Education
D. Roles of the Dental Hygienist
1. Clinician
2. Educator/Oral Health Promoter
3. Administrator/Manager
4. Client Advocate
5. Researcher
6. Change Agent
E. Career Roles
F. Professional Organizations
1. Purposes
a) Continuing Education
b) Skill Development
c) Influence Development of the Profession
d) Personal Development
2. American Dental Hygienists’ Association
a) Structure
b) Function
(1) Constituent/Component Organizations
(a) Structure
(b) Function
G. Purposes of Professional Organizations
1. Continuing Education
2. Skill Development
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3. Influence Development of the Profession
4. Personal Development
III. The Legislative Process
A. Process by Which a Bill Becomes Law
1. Process
2. Lobbying
3. Political Action Committees
B. Affecting Change Through the Legislative Process
C. The Effect of Legislation on the Practice of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene in Texas
D. Sunset Review
IV. Ethics
A. Definitions
B. Legal Obligations versus Ethical Obligations
C. Accountability and Responsibility
1. Definition
2. Levels of Accountability of Dental Hygiene
3. Purposes for Accountability
D. Major Ethical Perspectives
1. Utilitarian Ethics
2. Deontological Ethics
3. Virtue Ethics
E. Fundamental Ethical Principles in Healthcare
1. Autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Nonmaleficence
4. Justice
5. Veracity
F. Codes of Ethics
G. Ethical Problems in Dental Hygiene
1. Private Practice Dilemmas
2. Public Health
3. Administrators
4. Research
5. RDH--DDS--Client Relationships
6. RDH--RDH Relationships
H. Framework for Resolving Ethical Problems
V. Jurisprudence
A. Legal Concepts
1. Civil Law
a) Tort Principle
(1) Intentional
(2) Unintentional
2. Criminal Law
B. Contract Principles and Relationships
1. Breach of Contract
2. Implied Contract
3. Express Contract
4. Duty
C. Legal Concepts and Practitioner-Client Relationship
1. Abandonment
2. Steps to Prevent Abandonment
3. Confidentiality
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4. Defamation
5. Dental Records
D. Legal Concepts and RDH-DDS Relationship
E. Levels of Supervision
VI. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
A. Rules and Regulations
B. Changing Rules and Regulations
C. Role of the Board
VII. Interviewing
A. Preparations
B. Role Play
VIII. Employment Issues
A. Opportunities
B. Preparation
C. Benefits
D. Methods of Compensation
IX. Résumés
A. Purpose
1. Format and Preparation
B. Contracts
1. Benefits to Dentist/Employer
X. Benefits to Dental Hygienist
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1.Explain the Dental Practice Act
2.Evaluate ethical and moral issues
affecting dental hygiene practice
3. Prepare for employment.
Methods of Assessment:
Methods of Assessment
1. Exams and role-play and homework
2. Paper and exams
3. Role-play and produce a resume and cover
letter
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene by Phyllis Beemsterboer, 2nd Edition
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Dental Public Health and Research by Christine Nielsen Nathe, 4th Edition
Occupations Code and Rules and Regulations of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Suggested Course Maximum:
28
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer and internet
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
A=100-93
B=92-84
C=83-75
D=74-67
F=66 and below
Legislative Questions =10%
Ethical Situation Paper =20%
Resume = 10%
Cover Letter =10%
Group Presentation = 10%
Exams = 35%
Reflections, Pop-test, & Homework = 5%
Minimum grade of “C” is required to pass the course
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist