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Campus Name: Ankeny
Course Title: Principles of Dental Hygiene II
Course Number: DHY281
Section Number & CRN: 30012
Instructor Information
Name Marilyn Hibbs, RDH, MA
E-mail Address mrhibbs@dmacc.edu
Phone Number 515-964-6344
Fax Number 515-964-6602
Office Location Bldg. 9, Rm. 2C
Office Hours posted
Instructor Web Page Address https://mysite.dmacc.edu/personal/mrhibbs/instructor/defa
ult.aspx
Blackboard https://secure.dmacc.edu/myonlinelearning/login.aspx
Course Information
Semester & Year 201903
Date Syllabus Created and/or May 2019
Revised
Days & Time & Wednesday, 9:05-12:10 Bldg 9; Rm 1
Location
Course Description & http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/crsrod.asp
Credits A continuation of clinical practices. Further instruction and
application in techniques for a complete oral assessment,
prophylaxis and Phase 1 therapy. Topics include reflection of
patient management techniques, smoking cessation, evidence-
based-decision-making, ergonomics, time and motion
management, extra/intraoral photography, computer-enhanced
recordkeeping, cavity-detection technology, sonic and ultrasonic
scaling, and air polishing.
Prerequisites Prerequisite: DHY181, DHY182; Corequisite: DHY:282
Course Competencies http://go.dmacc.edu/competencies/Documents/DHY281.pdf

Textbooks & Materials

Required Textbooks Wilkins, Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 12th Ed,
2017, LWW (W)
Darby & Walsh, Dental Hygiene Theory & Practice, 4th Ed.,
2015, Saunders (D)
Gehrig, Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation, 8th Ed.,
LWW, 2017 (N)
Gehrig, Patient Assessment Tutorials, 4th Ed., 2017, LWW
281/282 Combined Packet @ Bookstore

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 Required Materials Continued use of Iclicker2 for remainder of curriculum through
Fall semester; 281-282 Course Packet @ Bookstore
Software Applications Blackboard for students as supplemental material.
Software Notice “All the software used in this class is copyrighted; therefore, it is
not for distribution, copying, or personal use. This software is the
property of Des Moines Area Community College.”
Course Policies
Attendance All policies in the Dental Hygiene Student Policy Manual apply
to all DHY courses. You are expected to be present in all class
sessions. In case of illness or emergency, please notify the
instructor in advance of the class period by calling 964-6344
or email at mrhibbs@dmacc.edu . The student is responsible
for contacting the instructor with regard to make-up activities
in accordance with program policies. Faculty will monitor test
absenteeism and students will be restricted to two make-up
tests per semester in all DHY acronym courses.
The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to
change in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Grading Criteria A 93-100
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F Below 60
Current grade posted on BBD following every quiz or exam.
Make appointment with instructor for any issues and
assistance. ***Note that Clinic Grading Schema is different.
Classroom Conduct Refer to your DMACC Dental Hygiene Student Policy Manual
Evaluation of Student 1. Personal and Professional Accountability 5%
Performance 2. Homework, BBD & I/O photo 10%
3. Dental Products research – written 20%
4. Dental Products research-oral 10%
5. Examinations (2) 30%
6. Quizzes (2) 25%

Graded by me but included in clinic grade:

1. 1 patient reflection journal
2. Turn in all clinic rotation evals (CA/Rad) to me for
computation into clinic grade.
All classroom requirements for this course must be completed
by syllabus due dates or the last day of the term before finals
week.

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 Weather Policy “Individual circumstances such as health, childcare, rural roads,
distance from the College, etc. can vary greatly among students
and staff. It is always DMACC’s goal to provide safe learning
conditions, as well as provide the opportunity for students to
attend classes when the vast majority is able to safely attend.
The final decision to come to College can only be made by the
individual student based on their specific extenuating
circumstances that may make it unsafe for them to travel. During
adverse weather, DMACC faculty is considerate of students who
are unable to attend classes due to unique extenuating
circumstances. It is the responsibility of each faculty member to
notify their students (in addition to their dean or provost) through
some predetermined means if they are must postpone or cancel
a specific class due to weather or illness.”
Class Cancellation If the class is cancelled, you will receive notification via your
Procedure DMACC e-mail.
Academic Academic Integrity, based on the values of honesty, trust,
Dishonesty/Plagiarism fairness, respect, and responsibility, is a fundamental principle of
scholarship at DMACC. DMACC’s Academic Misconduct Policy
(ES 4670) prohibits: plagiarism, falsification, unauthorized
collaboration and cheating on quizzes, tests, or exams. If you
are to benefit from this class and be properly evaluated, it is
important that you be familiar with and follow DMACC’s
Academic Misconduct Policy. It is found at
http://catalog.dmacc.edu/content.php?catoid=10&navoid=734 .
Work that violates these values is incompatible with the goals of
this course and will not be tolerated. Students who are found
responsible for a violation of the Academic Misconduct Policy
will receive a 0 (zero) on the test or assignment, maybe asked to
retake previous tests or redo assignments, and may fail the
course. Students have the right to appeal and may do so by
following the procedures described in the Academic Misconduct
Policy.
It is important for you to be familiar with and follow DMACC’s
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DMACC’s Academic Misconduct Policy on-line or in the DMACC
Student Handbook.
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Support Services
Services for Students https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities
with Disabilities Any student with a documented disability who requires
reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability
Services Coordinator at 515-964-6850 or hlcoon@dmacc.edu
or the counseling & advising office on any campus to apply for
services.

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 COURSE SYLLABUS
DISCLAIMER: “This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not
a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without notice. All
students are strongly encouraged to visit MyDMACC portal to review policies and
procedures. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an
individual basis and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any problems
related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by
law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities,
employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or
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Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the
College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the
Campus Provost's office, the Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA
Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section
504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg. 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-
6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX
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of 1973, 29 U.S. C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §
12101, et seq.).
Students who wish additional information or assistance may refer to Student Services
procedure ES 4645 located at http://catalog.dmacc.edu/index.php?catoid=10. Click Policies &
Procedures in the student portal.
The Academic Support Services Director is the official Student Accommodation
Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for DMACC. The ADA Coordinator’s office is
located in Bldg. 6-10E on the Ankeny Campus and may be contacted by voice (515-
964-6857).
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regulations that guarantee qualified students with disabilities equal access to all
programs and services. Any student, faculty, or staff member may contact the ADA
Coordinator’s office for clarification of federal regulations, appeal of a grievance, or
resolution of a disability-related problem.
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DMACC wants to support student success through our Early Alert System.  Early Alert
connects students to available resources such as advising, counseling, tutoring and
more.  Faculty members may refer students to these supports in cases in which a
student is showing difficulty in attendance, course work, and/or reported situations in
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 Syllabus Addendum
To access additional information related to DMACC policies and procedures that impact
the classroom (i.e. use of technology, weather-related cancellations, classroom conduct,
etc.), the DMACC student handbook, registration information (including add/drop dates
and refund dates), student service information (including counseling and advising), the
DMACC academic calendar, and campus-specific resources (i.e. Academic Achievement
Center, library, computer, labs, etc), go to https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook and click
“Syllabus Addendum” in the left navigation.
If you do not have access to a computer and need a printed version of any of the
information described above, contact your instructor.

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DHY281/282 Course Schedule 2019 Not Completed ck pgs; ck
Date Done Topics and Activities Assignment
5/22 Review of syllabus W – Review
Week 1 Very Brief Research Project overview pgs 707-712
Ultrasonic, Tip management/breakage & Air Ch 41 (pgs
Polishing w/Videos 713-729;793-
797)
G I– Mod 26-
Nield: R & L curved tips (PPT 4: 16-22;23- 27
26) D – pg 484;
Ch 27; 28; Ch
30 pgs 538-
40 only
5/27 Memorial Day DMACC
closed
5/29 Ultrasonic & Airpolishing continued Packet: Oral
Week 2 Evac.
Diagnodent & Oral Evacuation Arestin video
Site-Specific Drug Therapy; Oraqix video
Oraqix topical anesthetic; All SOAP W – Ch. 41
Documentations (pgs 730-734)
Chlorhexi-prep Cetacaine w/videos D-pg 555-59
6/5 Quiz 1: TBA Quiz 1st
Week 3 Details of Project w/handouts
Research Product List
Review of Student presentation (7/17 & 24)
PICO Question
6/12 Research in Dentistry/PICO Question
Week 4 continued Packet: Eval
of a Clinical
Research topic Requires approval by Study
instructor Research
Resource List
CREST: Evidenced Based Decision-making Clinic Internet
(311); Searching Literature through PubMed experience/
(340) PICO

** G-I: Gehrig Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation

** G- PA: Gehrig Patient Assessment Tutorials
*** D: Darby *** W: Wilkins

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 6/19 EXAM 1: TBA EXAM I 1st
Week 5 Intra/Extraoral Photography Packet:
Digi-doc; Dentrix management; Photo req Intraoral
282; Formal formatting camera; Clinic
demo/experie
Research topic due nce; Big Sis
Preview of LA Week formatting
6/26 4-handed dentistry, Time/Motion, Body Packet: 4
Week 6 Mechanics, Tray set-ups, Instrument Transfer Handed Dent;
Midterm Tobacco Use Cessation; electronic cigarettes Saving Lives;
Grills, Piercings Grills
G PA: Mod 11
CREST: Practice in Motion Part I (553); Part G I– Module 1
II (554); Increasing Productivity w/4 handed & 2 (review)
Part 1 (428); Part 2 (429); Part 3 (430); D – Ch. 36
Maintaining Healthy Posture (523); Electronic W – Ch. 34
Cigarettes (#451); Tobacco 101 (534); Oral
Piercings (423)
7/3 Restorative Therapy (hold over from Spring) D-Chpt 38
Week 7
7/10 Quiz 2: TBA Quiz 2 1st
Week 8 Guest
Monica Bronowicki: Tobacco Counseling; MI Speaker: 10-
Strategies 12
Review CREST: Motiv Interviewing (381) G-PA: Mod 4
No certificate required
7/12 Fri 1 patient reflection paper due Midnight Electr
Mon IN BOX
7/17 ½ class Student
Week 9 Students Present Dental Products research research
summary presentations;
****ALL formal papers due today regardless Everyone
of presentation date; ALL electr submission prepared to
of ppt prior to class by 8 AM present
7/19 Friday Intra/Extra Oral pics due/student Midnight
partner Electronic
Mon IN BOX
½ class Student
7/24 Students Present Dental Products research research
Week 10 summary presentations
7/26-8/1 Final Exam 2: TBA
Finals Wk 8/1 Grades submitted
Week 11 8/3--19: Gone, Gone, Gone!
8/22 Classes Resume/Clinic AM 8:30-
Rotation Presenter; Clinic PM 1:00-4:30 Pts

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 Clinic Schedule Summer 2019
Date Assignment faculty
5/21 Instrument Review, eval M, J, KC, TV
Ultrasonic demo & practice mannequin Gehrig Module 26
5/23 Student/Partner Px and F/Rad. & Expl eval M, J, Mel
WK 1 Requirements/Ultrasonic Practice Partner Gehrig Module 26
5/28 Student/Partner Px and F/Rad. & Expl eval M, J, KC
Requirements/Ultrasonic Practice Partner Gehrig Module 26
5/30 N2O analgesia demos; Medical Emergencies M, J, L, Mel
WK 2 eval; Ultrasonics Practice: Mannequin
6/4 Ultrasonics, Diagnodent Evals/Vitality demo/per M, J, L, KC
schedule
6/6 Ultrasonics, Airpolish/HVE Evals/per schedule M, J, L, Mel
WK 3 Gehrig: Mod 27
6/11 Patients M, J, Dr.B, KC
6/13 Patients M, J, Dr.F, Mel
WK 4
6/18 Patients M, J, Dr.B, KC
6/20 Patients M, J, Dr.F, Mel
WK 5
6/25 Local Anesthetic Eval M, J, Dr.V, L, TV
6/27 Local Anesthetic Eval M, J, Dr.V, L, TV
WK 6 LA text
7/2 Patients M, J, Dr.B, KC
7/4 Holiday- NO CLINIC/No Patients DMACC closed
WK 7
7/9 Patients M, J, Dr.B, KC
7/11 Patients M, J, Dr.F, Mel
WK 8
7/16 Patients M, J, Dr.B, KC
7/18 Patients M, J, Dr.F, Mel
WK 9
7/23 NCF, ICIW (?) Orientation; Opscan prep Dr.V (L)
7/25 VA Orientation; Opscan prep Cindy, Dr. A (L)
WK 10
7/26-8/1 Finals Week
8/2-8/21 Summer Break
8/22 Fall Semester Begins (Clinic Day)
Rotation Presentations AM; PTS PM
Fall Clinic 8:30-4:30 T/TH

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Clinic Grading
Criteria A 97-100
A- 94-96
B+ 92-93
B 89-91
B- 87-88
C+ 84-86
C 80-83
C- 78-79
D+ 76-77
D 74-75
D- 72-73
F Below 72

1. Practicum procedures/Opscans-75%
Evaluation of Student
2. Procedure evaluations-25%
Performance
Mastery weights earned divided by mastery weights possible
determines percentage grade earned

** Open Lab Mondays 8-10: Marilyn (Practice Instrumentation, Ultrasonics,

Airpolishing, Local Anesthetic, Quiz review, etc. Use this valuable time!!)

*** Rad Lab Mondays 10-12: Jackie

***** Fall Semester begins Thursday, 8/22 (AM: rotation info @ 8:30);
PM clinic with patients, 1:00-4:30)

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DHY282 Practicum Requirements 2019
1. *Ultrasonic evaluations using Cavitron and EMS on separate patients. Pre and post
ultrasonic scaling check by the same dental hygienist instructor on a patient of record with
moderate subgingival calculus. Deposits removal check must be done prior to hand
instrumentation. May be completed in Term 3 or 4.

2. *Explorer evaluation – Completed on Patient (6/11-13) or Student Partner 5/23 or 5/28.

Evaluated by DH instructor.

3. *Sickle scaler evaluation. Due by June 18-20 on a patient of record with moderate
supragingival calculus deposits. Evaluated by DH instructor.

4. Stand-up prophy on adult patient who is uncomfortable in supine position due in Term 3, 4,
or 5. Experience.

5. *Radiography evaluations (evaluated by Ms. Kollasch) may be carried over from

DHY 182)
a. One digital (PSP or sensor) FMS on a patient due by July 11
b. One Pan on a patient, due by July 11
c. Two BW surveys on adult patients, one with sensor, one with phosphor plates; July 11
d. One BW survey on a patient under age 12 on size 0 or 1 image receptor
(due Term 3, 4, or 5)

6. Sealants – Total of 3 light cured Term 3 or 4.

7. *Sealant evaluation for one patient procedure (first of the required 3) due Term 3 or 4. May
be evaluated by any clinical instructor.

8. *Local anesthesia evaluation – blocks, field blocks and one infiltration completed on a
student partner (ASA, MSA, PSA, IO, GP, NP, B, M, IA, L, GG, infiltration). 6/25-27

9. *Intra-oral photography assignment on student partner. Due per 281 syllabus. Evaluated by
Ms. Hibbs.

10. *Medical Emergency evaluation – completed by June 20.

11. *Air polishing on Simulator

12. *Air polishing patient evaluation. May be completed in either Term 3, 4 or 5. On at least
four teeth with moderate stain. Requires faculty preapproval.

13. *HVE on Simulator

14. *Site specific drug therapy evaluation on a clinic patient – Evaluated by a DH instructor. May
be completed on a patient in either Term 3, 4 or 5.

15. *One journal entry evaluated by Ms. Hibbs. Due per 281 syllabus.

16. * Diagnodent eval on simulator.

17. * Vitality testing on a student partner.

*Indicates that there is an evaluation form that must be completed by the evaluating instructor
and “Tech Eval” must be filled in on your OPSCAN. If “Tech Eval” is not filled in on the
OPSCAN, the requirement will be considered unmet.

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Complete the following minimal number of patients in the following patient categories:
(Patients that you have done Assessment and at least 1 quad of SRP/perio debrd are
considered your completed patient; refer to “completed patient” definition)

Deposits Classification I 1
Deposits Classification II 20
Deposits Classification III 10
Deposits Classification IV 10
Deposits Classification V 2

Periodontitis Categories:
Localized Slight 10
Localized Moderate 5
Localized Severe 2
Generalized Slight/Moderate 10
Generalized Moderate/Severe 2

Age groups:
0 -12 1
13 – 20 2
21 – 40 10
41 – 60 10
61 – 74 15
75+ 5
Special Needs: 30 (See Wilkins, Clinical Practice of the Dental
Hygienist, 12 Edition, 2017, Section IX for qualifying conditions)
th

Students are responsible for keeping an accurate record of meeting these requirements and
this record will be audited by the Program Chairperson at the end of Terms 2, 3, 4, and 5.
These requirements are cumulative over Terms 2, 3, 4, and 5. Also, please keep a list of ALL
your “completed” patients and their special needs during Terms 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Scheduled evaluations – simulator (S) or student partner (SP) or patient (P).
HVE (S) Explorer (P or SP 5/23;5/28)
Ultrasonic scaling (S), (P) Sickle scaler (P)
Sonic scaling (S), (P) Sealant (P) or (SP)
Air polishing (S) (P) Radiography (S), (P)
Intraoral photography (SP) Medical emergencies (S)
Local anesthesia (SP) Diagnodent (S)
Vitality Testing (SP)

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