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Goals and Competencies
The Dental Hygiene Program Goals and Competencies were developed to adhere to licensure and accreditation mandates, and are the industry standard.
Goals
The Goals of the Dental Hygiene Program are to:
I. Maintain compliance with the Committee on Dental Accreditation and the Dental Practice Act of California.
II. Provide a dental hygiene curriculum that prepares the student to function as a competent practitioner.
III. Ensure the curriculum incorporates the latest in technology and scientific research.
IV. Maintain proficient dental hygiene faculty and staff to ensure a high quality educational program.
V. Prepare students to successfully complete the National and State Licensing Examinations.
VI. Prepare students to possess behavior that is based on the ethical and moral values as outlined by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
VII. Provide dental hygiene services at a level that promotes patient satisfaction.
Program Competencies
Upon completion of the program, the student will be competent in:
1.a. Providing and evaluating all aspects of dental hygiene services, including preventive procedures, pain control techniques, periodontal non-surgical therapies, and periodontal maintenance for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and medically compromised patients from diverse populations.
1.b. Systematically collecting, assessing, recording assessment findings, diagnosing, treatment planning, implementing and evaluating the general, oral, periodontal, and psychosocial health of diverse populations.
1.c. Integrating behavioral, dental, and dental hygiene sciences to develop and evaluate a dental hygiene treatment plan for patients with periodontal class I, II, III, IV, and V based on accurate, current and complete assessment data, and modify treatment plan as needed to provide evidence-based treatment.
1.d. Recognizing and providing appropriate life support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in the dental hygiene practice.
1.e. Utilizing adjunct therapies and new technology when providing dental hygiene therapies.
1.f. Critical thinking and incorporating problem solving strategies while providing comprehensive patient care and management of patients.
2.a. Adhering to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s Code of Ethical Conduct and applying this to established ethical, legal and regulatory concepts for the provision and/or support of dental hygiene process of care.
2.b. Applying self-assessment skills to facilitate life-long learning.
2.c. Evaluating and interpreting current scientific literature.
2.d. Utilizing current technology to enhance education, patient care, research and professional growth.
2.e. Demonstrating his/her involvement in community dental health activities and affiliations with professional organizations.
2.f. Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse populations.
3.a. Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community based oral health programs, including health promotion and disease prevention activities, for different target populations and in a variety of settings.
3.b. Promoting the values of oral health, general health and wellness in individual and populations identified with risk factors, and develop strategies that promote health within these individuals and populations.
3.c. Providing dental hygiene care that is individualized, humane, empathetic, and caring.
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