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DEN 1030 – 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.
Competency Areas	Hours
Etiology of Dental Disease	Class	2
Patient Education Techniques	D. Lab	2
Plaque Control Techniques	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Types and Use of Fluoride	Credit	3
Diet Analysis for Caries Control
Dietary Considerations for the Dental Patient

Prerequisite:	DEN 1060, DEN 1340
Corequisite:	DEN 1060, DEN 1340

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
ETIOLOGY OF DENTAL DISEASE		2	0	0
Diseases of the oral cavity	Identify and describe common disease that has manifestations in the mouth.
	Identify and describe clinical manifestations of the inflammatory process.
	Identify and describe pathological conditions.
	Identify and describe degenerative diseases of the oral tissues to include dental hygiene-related problems.
PATIENT EDUCATION TECHNIQUES		2	9	0
Oral health instructions	Provide patient with dental health education presentation on topics to include: a. functions of the primary and permanent teeth and the relationship of the supporting structures; b. function of the gingival and the clinical signs of healthy gingival; c. predisposing factors for gingival diseases; and d. the disease of the periodontium.
	Provide individual instructions.
	Explain the procedures and services being delivered to the patient and/or family.
PLAQUE CONTROL TECHNIQUES		3	9	0
Motivation	Evaluate the patient’s oral health care status and habits.
Toothbrushing techniques	Instruct the patient in various techniques of toothbrushing.
Aids	Describe implements used for mechanical control of bacterial plaque to include: a. floss; b. disclosing agents; c. stimulators; and d. other special aids.
Reinforcement	Evaluate the patient’s progress in and response to home-care therapy.
TYPES, USE, AND APPLICATION OF FLUORIDE		2	0	0
Fluoride	Explain to the patient the relationship of fluoride in controlling caries.
Types and techniques	Identify the types of fluorides and rinses.
	Selecting acceptable effective fluoride products.
DIET ANALYSIS FOR CARIES CONTROL		1	2	0
Promotion of caries	Describe how carbohydrates and plaque promote caries.
Diet diary	Conduct a dietary assessment for a patient.
DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE DENTAL PATIENT		10	0	0
Introduction to diet	Identify the four food groups and the daily amount needed.
	Know the source and functions of foods and nutrients in maintaining good health.
	Recognize food fallacies.
	Describe the clinical signs of good nutritional status.
Energy requirements	Identify the energy producing nutrients and state their fuel value.
	Calculate the energy needs of an individual based on age, sex, and health status.
	Discuss the results of over or under consumption of kilo calories.
Carbohydrates	Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classifications of carbohydrates.
	Define fiber; list its function, and food source.
Fats	Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classification of fats.
	Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and identify their food sources.
Proteins	Identify the functions, structure, sources, RDA, and classifications of protein.
Vitamins	Discuss the general functions and classifications of vitamins.
Fats and water soluble vitamins	Identify the functions; sources, RDA, and deficiencies of fat and water soluble vitamins.
Minerals	Identify the function; sources; RDA; and deficiency states of both major and trace minerals.
Water balance	Discuss the function; requirements; movement; and distribution of water in the body.
Digestion and absorption	Describe mechanical and chemical digestion.
	Route the pathway of nutrients and the digestive process that occur in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and the large intestine.

Suggested Resources

Media Print Audio/Visual Web Other	Note: Please adhere to the APA Formatting and Style Guidelines. Examples: Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. Duncan, G.J., & Brooks-Gunn, J. (Eds.). (1997). Consequences of growing up poor. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.
Print	Bird, D. L. & Robinson, D. S. (2008) Torres and Ehrlich modern dental assisting. (9^th ed.). Elsevier Science (USA). Saunders.
Print	Ehrlich, A. (1994). Nutrition and dental health. (2^nd ed.). New York: Delmar.
Audio/Visual	Video Education Company of America. Brookline, MA Patient education – don’t fiddle around. Patient education – not by chance. Patient education – to have and to hold. Patient education – truth or consequences.
Web	Crest Dental Resource Net Slide Library: www.dentalcare.com
Web	http://evolve.elsevier.com

Posted: 01/05/09