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DEN 103 - Preventive Dentistry
Course Description
Provides students with theory and
clinical experience in the area of preventive and public health
dentistry. Topics include: etiology of dental disease, patient
education techniques, plaque control techniques, types and use of fluoride,
diet analysis for caries control, and dietary considerations for the dental
patient.
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Competency
Areas |
Hours |
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Etiology of Dental Disease |
Class |
3 |
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Patient Education Techniques |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Plaque Control Techniques |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Diet
Analysis for Caries Control |
Credit |
4 |
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Types and use of Fluoride |
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Dietary Considerations for the Dental Patient |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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ETIOLOGY OF DENTAL
DISEASE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Diseases of the oral cavity |
Common disease that have manifestations in the mouth. |
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Clinical manifestations of the inflammatory process. |
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Pathological conditions. |
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Degenerative diseases of the oral tissues. Dental hygiene-related problems. |
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PATIENT EDUCATION TECHNIQUES |
2 |
9 |
0 |
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Oral health instructions |
Provide patient with dental health
education presentations on topics such as: functions of the primary and
permanent teeth and the relationship of the supporting structures, function
of the gingiva and the clinical signs of healthy gingiva, predisposing
factors for gingival diseases, and the disease of the periodontium. |
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Individual instructions |
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Explain the procedures and services
being delivered to the patient and/or family. |
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PLAQUE CONTROL TECHNIQUES |
3 |
9 |
0 |
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Motivation |
Evaluate the patient's oral health care status and |
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habits. |
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Toothbrushing techniques |
Instruct the patient in various techniques of
toothbrushing. |
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Aids |
Describe implements used for mechanical control of
bacterial plaque such as: floss, disclosing agents, stimulators, and
other special aids. |
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Reinforcement |
Evaluate the patient's progress in
and response to home-care therapy |
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TYPES, USE, AND APPLICATION OF FLUORIDE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Fluoride |
Explain to the patient the
relationship of fluoride in controlling caries. |
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Types and techniques |
Identify
the types of fluorides and rinses. |
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Selecting acceptable effective fluoride products. |
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DIET ANALYSIS FOR CARIES CONTROL |
1 |
2 |
0 |
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Promotion of caries |
Describe how carbohydrates and plaque promote caries. |
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Diet diary |
Conduct a dietary assessment for a
patient. |
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DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE DENTAL PATIENT |
20 |
0 |
0 |
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Introduction to diet |
Identify the four food groups and the daily amount needed |
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Know the source and functions of foods and nutrients in
maintaining good health |
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Recognize food fallacies. |
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Describe the clinical signs of good nutritional status |
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Energy requirements |
Identify the energy producing nutrients and state their
fuel value |
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Calculate the energy needs of an individual based on age,
sex, and health status |
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Discuss the results of over or under consumption of kilo
calories |
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Carbohydrates |
Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classifications
of carbohydrates |
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Define fiber and list its function and food source |
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Fats |
Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classification
of fats |
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Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty
acids, and identify their food sources |
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Proteins |
Identify the functions, structure, sources, RDA, and
classifications of protein |
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Vitamins |
Discuss the general functions and classifications of
vitamins |
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Fats and water soluble vitamins |
Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and deficiencies of
fat and water soluble vitamins |
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Minerals |
Identify the function, sources, RDA, and deficiency
states of both major and trace minerals |
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Water balance |
Discuss the function, requirements, movement, and
distribution of water in the body |
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Digestion and absorption |
Describe mechanical and chemical digestion |
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Route the pathway of nutrients and the digestive process
that occur in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and the large intestine. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Miyasaki-Ching, Cara (1997). Chasteen's Essentials
of Clinical Dental Assisting, (5th ed).
Mosby.
Torres,
H. O., & Ehrlich, A.
(2002). Modern Dental Assisting (7th ed.).
W.B. Saunders.
Ann B., Ehrlich
C.D.A. (1994). Nutrition and
Dental Health (2nd.ed.). Delmar.
Audiovisuals
The following title(s) are
available from:
Crest Dental Resource Net Slide
Library: www.dentalcare.com
Video Education Company of
Patient education - don't fiddle
around [Videotape].
Patient education - not by chance [Videotape].
Patient education - to have and
to hold [Videotape].
Patient education - truth or consequences [Videotape].