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DHYG 3244: Oral Health Sciences 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Dental Hygiene
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course will assist learners in gaining knowledge about the relationship between health and disease of the oral tissues. Emphasis will be placed on oral pathology, immunology, microbiology, periodontology, and associated treatment modalities.
Credits
8.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DHYG 2144.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the role of microorganisms in health and in the disease process related to oral and peri-oral tissues.
- Describe effects of the immune response on oral and peri-oral tissues.
- Explain the etiology, histopathogenesis and clinical manifestations of periodontal diseases and oral pathologies.
- Explain the clinical interventions and outcomes of care associated with periodontal diseases and oral pathologies.
- Integrate knowledge of general and oral health sciences to support the dental hygiene process of care.
- Integrate critical thinking and systematic inquiry to investigate oral health issues relative to dental hygiene practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 102
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 54
Total Hours: 156
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 54
Total Hours: 156
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies such as case-based learning, lecture/seminar, online learning activities, small group discussion/work, self-reflection, and peer-teaching will be utilized to support learning.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Written and slide questions |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written and slide questions |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Formative quiz |
|
Project |
25 |
Case analysis |
Course topics
- Oral microbiology
- Periodontology
- Immunology
- Oral pathology
- Oral health issues/case analysis relative to dental hygiene practice
Learning resources
Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.