Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Applied Community Dentistry
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
DHYG 2102, Applied Community Dentistry
Division
Allied Health
Department
Dental Hygiene
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Application of the principles and concepts of community public health and dental
health education emphasizing community assessment,
education planning, implementation, and evaluation including methods and materials
used in teaching dental health education in various community settings.
Pre-Requisites
DHYG 1315 with a grade of C or better
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
1:0:4
Equated Pay Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
4
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
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Signature
Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:40:06 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:40:27 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.04.27 09:40:43 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.05.06 12:32:50 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.05.06 12:33:28 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
DHYG 2102APPLIED COMMUNITY
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Course Objectives, Content, Requirements, Methods of Instruction
II. Applied Community Components
A. Academic Objectives
1. Coursework
a) Utilize Community Dentistry Knowledge
b) Relate Concrete Experiences to Abstract Theories
c) Engage in Critical Thinking
2. Student Developed Per Project
a) Personal Outcomes (examples follow)
(1) Personal Efficacy
(2) Personal Identify
(3) Spiritual Growth
(4) Moral Development
b) Social Outcomes
(1) Reduce Stereotypes
(2) Facilitate Cultural & Social Understanding
(3) Receive Needed Services
B. Community Partnerships
1. Community-Identified Needs
2. Mentorship
a) Teach, Monitor, Evaluate
C. Reciprocal Learning
1. Academic
a) Additional depth in teaching
b) Provide non-traditional teaching site
2. Partnership
a) Development of New Resources
b) Receive Service for Clients
c) Increase Production
d) Gain Potential Volunteers
D. Sustained Service
E. Guided Reflection
1. Pre-Involvement Expectations
2. Structured Journals; Team Discussions
3. Reflective Essay
F. Ongoing Evaluation
1. Faculty
a) Mediated Learning
2. Community Partner
a) Quantitative Assessment
3. Population Served
a) Qualitative Assessment
4. Student
a) Critical Reflection
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(1) Journal Questions, Written Reflections, Oral Reflections
(2) Identify Beliefs, Attitudes, Values and how they differ from your attitudes, beliefs and values.
b) Journaling
(1) Utilize Guided Questions
(2) Complete Throughout Experiences
c) Written & Oral Reflections
(1) Describes Internalization of Other’s Needs
(2)Shows understanding of Other's Views
(3)Achieves acceptance of Differing Views
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Develop, implement and evaluate a community-
based oral health program(s) to meet the needs of a
target population(s).
Methods of Assessment:
1. Oral Health Projects
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
None
Suggested Course Maximum:
28
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer and Internet
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Instruction will consist of lecture presentations, discussion, assignments, and special projects.
GRADING: A = 100-93
B = 92-84
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C = 83-75
D =74-67
F = 66 and below
Evaluation:
Community Education________________ 40%
Vocational Nursing Project_____________30%
Professionalism _____________________10%
Reflections & Notebook_______________20%
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist