STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss the history of dentistry and dental hygiene.

 II.     Explain the meaning and importance of infection control and how this relates to minimizing risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as HBV or HIV.

                 1.      State the importance and methods of obtaining a patient¿s medical history and discuss the implications of positive medical history findings.

 III.    Identify normal vital sign readings and appropriate techniques for obtaining blood pressure, pulse and respiration.

 IV.     Describe and locate normal extra/oral and intra/oral anatomy and deviations from normal and list the steps in performing an thorough extra/intra oral examination.

 V.      Define, describe and identify normal and diseased gingival anatomy as it relates to the assessment of the periodontium.

 VI.     Explain the techniques for examining the teeth for dental caries, attrition, abrasion and erosion.

 VII.    Discuss the composition, location and appearance of oral soft and hard deposits.

 VIII.   Describe Angle¿s classification of occlusion.

 IX.     Chart existing restorations and dental pathosis on permanent, mixed and deciduous dentition.

 X       Describe basis instrumentation concepts and the process for selection and evaluation of dental hygiene instruments.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      History of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene

 II.     Infection Control

 III.    Medical Histories

 IV.     Vital Signs

 V.      Extra/Intraoral Examination

 VI.     Periodontal Assessment

 VII.    Dental Caries, Attrition, Abrasion and Erosion

 VIII.   Soft and Hard Deposits

 IX.     Angle¿s Classification of Occlusion

 X       Dental Charting

 XI.     Instrumentation Concepts