DH 305 - Pre-Clinical Practice

1. Justify patient and student rights and confidentiality protected by HIPAA and FERPA laws.
2. Operate and maintain the dental unit without assistance.
3. Demonstrate the basic dental hygiene instrumentation technique and skill.
4. Analyze infection control protocols and implications to the patient, practitioner, and supervisor when protocols are breached.
5. Practice ergonomic positioning for patient, clinician, and equipment to decrease repetitive strain disorders.
6. Analyze a medical history including vital signs, and ASA classification to determine the treatment needs and care of patients.
7. Utilize clear verbal and written communication skills in the dental setting.
8. Differentiate normal conditions, deviation from normal, and pathological conditions while practicing extra and intra oral examinations.
9. Provide patient oral hygiene education to include oral disease theories, risk assessments, and demonstration of oral care techniques.
10. Integrate preventive education and therapeutic care into provision of dental hygiene services.
11. Appraise and respond to medical emergencies.
12. Document and maintain accurate clinical records.
13. Model professional behavior outlined in clinic policies and procedures.