DHYG 4344: Oral Health Sciences 3
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Dental Hygiene
Description
This course will provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge of dental specialties, the impact of periodontal conditions and pharmacological agents on oral and systemic health and the role of the dental hygienist in inter-professional collaboration along with appropriate and timely referral within the community. Application of knowledge will relate to provision of dental hygiene care and appropriate and timely referral to the community to promote and advocate for health and well-being of clients.
This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the influence of pharmacological agents on general and oral health.
- Relate periodontal risk assessment, treatment modalities and oral systemic links to outcomes in oral health care.
- Develop a dental hygiene program plan for a target population.
- Develop strategies for interprofessional collaboration and the referral process for client advocacy.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 90
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 105
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include guest speakers, lectures, class and small group discussion, and case based learning.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Midterm Exam
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30
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Written examination
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Project
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35
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Case analysis
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Final Exam
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35
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Written examination
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Course topics
- Dental specialties and interprofessional practice
- Pharmacology
- Periodontal risk assessment, dental implantology and diagnostic tests
- Links between oral health and systemic health
- Referral strategies within dental and health communities
- Delivery of dental hygiene services in various settings and with diverse population groups
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.