Course

Dental Health Education

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Dental Assisting
Course Code
CHDA 1212
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Field Experience
Typically Offered
Winter

Overview

Course Description
In this course, the student will provide dental health education to a variety of individuals and groups. The student will perform an oral assessment and provide individualized oral health instruction, based on the various needs of the patient.
Course Content
  1. Periodontium
    • Gingival unit
    • Attachment unit
  2. Oral Deposits
    • Etiology
    • Formation
    • Removal
    • Treatment
    • Prevention
  3. Concepts of Prevention/Dental Hygiene
    • Oral hygiene techniques
    • Toothbrushing methods
    • Flossing methods
    • Gingival stimulation
    • Characteristics of toothbrushes and floss
    • Dentifrices / Mouth rinses
    • Auxiliary aids selection
    • Future Trends
  4. Discuss Learning Principles
    • Domains of learning
    • Influence of interest, values and attitudes on learning
    • Role of motivation / behaviour change
    • Instructional techniques / presentation skills
    • Teaching aids
    • Goal setting
    • Individualizing instruction
    • Self-evaluation
  5. Provision of Self Care Plans
    • Rapport with patient
    • Patient education
    • Self Evaluation
  6. Oral Hygiene Instruction to Groups and/or Special Needs Individuals
    • Characteristics of groups / special needs individuals
    • Modifications / strategies in oral hygiene instruction
    • Group presentation
Learning Activities
  • Lecture
  • Group discussion
  • Guest Lecturers
  • Audio-visual materials
  • Field Experience
Means of Assessment

Course evaluation is based on course objectives, and is consistent with Douglas College Evaluation Policies.  An evaluation schedule is presented to the students at the beginning of the course.

 

A minimum mark of 65% is required to be successful in the course.

 

Outlines of evaluation may be subject to change.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes are based on the Curriculum Guide 2001 Education of Certified Dental Assistants in British Columbia developed for the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology and the Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology, February 2001.

Upon successful completion of CHDA 1212 the student will be able to:

  1. discuss the periodontium.
  2. discuss the etiology of oral deposits.
  3. integrate concepts of prevention/dental hygiene.
  4. discuss learning principles.
  5. develop strategies for provision of self care plans.
  6. provide oral hygiene instruction to groups and/or special needs individuals.
Textbook Materials

A list of required and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CHDA 1108 & CHDA 1109

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for CHDA 1212
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025