Theory of Dental Hygiene - HFF1008

Assessment 2: Quizzes / polls

Quizzes will be undertaken on perio diagnosis to prepare for summative presentation 

Quizzes on perio diagnoses 

Assessment 1: Written plan

Students with provide a written plan for their summative written assignment work 300 words (100 words per learning outcome)

Written plan of summative written assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Presentation of a simulated case present a full patient case and include perio diagnoses

Case presentation

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written assignment with 3 sections of 500 words each addressing the 3 learning outcomes. 

Theory of Dental Hygiene written assignment 

You’ll have the opportunity to develop essential knowledge that builds a strong foundation for dental professionals. You’ll study the scope of practice of a Dental Hygienist, which will include theoretical knowledge of cross-infection, decontamination and sterilisation. Latest guidance will be used to develop knowledge in periodontal diseases, including diagnosis, management and treatment. You’ll also study the rationale and placement of temporary restorations and re-cementation of crowns, whilst developing basic theoretical knowledge of treatment-planning, including history-taking. You’ll develop your knowledge of working to a prescription within scope, and gain an understanding of the rationale for the procedure for fissure sealants, impressions and the application of fluoride. You’ll also gain knowledge of local anaesthetic and its delivery.

Compulsory for eligibility to apply to be registered with the General Dental Council

School of Human and Health Sciences

Reading list @
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Local-Anaesthesia-Dentistry-Jacques-Baart/dp/3319828908/ref=sr_1_6?crid=XO4TBCMJQDWX&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5BYi2zotL8Uad-74I9I3yEMRJt2yz-9Ag1W2vt5v3UJwW1L-SLmz2OCqh-EFfWsqQLW7ydtkTNIq70MswNDbULiByIwvpBTVADNWJ1UeExU5JkwU1DMbYoCL0v38u46DfnIIZcS3AUUEcyItLRpG7HLHaIqDmpxL_fjt0g3QoNNI6zQowEAn3rV0_Riq7vH7f3FVNOu4Nq8bVJjGxaGY8BRVUBuLCiPTqavXRhnvTu4.PpIr3Hzqv8gFLP4dwIPSJ2rknCnCRshcBiOTJFkR8Ps&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=local+anaesthesia+in+dentistry&amp;qid=1716534198&amp;sprefix=local+anaesthestic+in+dentistry%2Caps%2C41&amp;sr=8-6">LA in dentistry- Baart</a> 
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Introduction-Dental-Materials-Richard-Noort-ebook/dp/B00JXW0PVA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PBV71IX9AQ1F&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f8_qCHf8z-RYdvuYTPJCsZwwFWZPF7QjpZnrskwm-2_cTmSKUOO51GGmsKAop739YMV8hU2l7LtFEjsYOGb1qPqW_nJ3SG99vgYueNEUz1I.sG4mhcYN0E-1H3rx2HwpjuWMDuFk3w3AOU9TynO7H_4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=intro+to+dental+materials&amp;qid=1716534114&amp;sprefix=intro+to+dental+matetrilas%2Caps%2C57&amp;sr=8-1">Intro to dental material – van noort</a> 
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&amp;spc=MTo3MzM1ODkyODIwNDMyOTY4OjE3MTY1MzM1NTc6c3BfYXRmOjIwMDU2MzA2OTI1NzA4OjowOjo&amp;url=%2FClinical-Textbook-Dental-Hygiene-Therapy%2Fdp%2F0470658371%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fcrid%3D162D9A7JK0CU4%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r__bmaMHARnUFVRKF0xPO8Y6ZNYZau1Uw2XtqAL239mKiEXDasQyxdzg8Tg9WwIvpYvwrkgQEVQmqhsdW8CsebZ9nGVOLIX5i8qBHOhzjW9oP_WS9KnBECraA-n8Levc7vV6t0HYAUVugj_KE6yqx-Dd5p-MiOJifQ7EvU0wNhaHE5TTnCX6BQhQp9SIJuRigc_dEbjUa01mAX7f36bHbHA4BC7bgonlwFKlmvFIjvg.6Z6ajrO5BIqd0hqJ1y0ELYJrNcXXQ6YowevB87k8bok%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dpaediatric%2Bdentistry%26qid%3D1716533557%26sprefix%3Dpaediatric%2Bdentistry%252Caps%252C59%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1">Clinical textbook of DH and T – Noble</a> 
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Periodontal-Diseases-Assessment-Quintessentials/dp/185097053X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26YTS7R64RZN0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7w6imwEt6SuXzD6DafBTUFuxv0tL-2kPcD5aFNL6iySdP8uJqrSmEe04OtZVra-j01plV5Az_uE_7XMe4eOPOhLuwRyXKsRMF6LPSrpUkwX9PxlBh9xoL_AsaNScGkOC60wdEmy6UDfur5nHv1zdjYyDfABd2BzNvtbpgZuO5LPnE-ZSkp9owiBbDhc-5N-crrj2acusl0jrr-HgONnfM6NThZ7KLDj0wSbG--B8yQQ.9Ba8B2QSs6zcqr3KLNnSdu0Bo-rIRwzNHZJGLe0exR8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=understanding+periodontal+diseases&amp;qid=1716532682&amp;sprefix=understanding+periodontal+diseases%2Caps%2C51&amp;sr=8-1">Understanding periodontal disease- Iain Chapple</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diagnosing-Dental-Orofacial-Pain-Clinical-ebook/dp/B06XT45YHN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31GH8XPN0FVF&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5c1jTmT_-rWUBFhuR7a_OEKZfmFauvP7YIG-quBFlrDUQUWywPrrDB1erBqyqPULYqvFKekZ0p5R1XZCCPNBSjK_ilQ7nsJpvhugP8eZx6fkOKhCHkPZqXXwq7P5bxKd6Labp0ZM3Dto65dEvQfip5qnUdEZ-0rV8OyCxs4bJ03nsAL-m8wcx45u96xhFj9g_SweAiJwwxXn-NOVh82IsELj_fhz29opT3BQ8vw_450.w8uHCZns6NbWe_POE_2zUnC0ACq6Pi0rjwnZYb63po0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=dental+pain+textbook&amp;qid=1716533651&amp;sprefix=dental+pain+textbook%2Caps%2C50&amp;sr=8-3">Diagnosing dental and orofacial pain- Moule</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Local-Anaesthesia-Dentistry-Jacques-Baart/dp/3319828908/ref=sr_1_6?crid=XO4TBCMJQDWX&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5BYi2zotL8Uad-74I9I3yEMRJt2yz-9Ag1W2vt5v3UJwW1L-SLmz2OCqh-EFfWsqQLW7ydtkTNIq70MswNDbULiByIwvpBTVADNWJ1UeExU5JkwU1DMbYoCL0v38u46DfnIIZcS3AUUEcyItLRpG7HLHaIqDmpxL_fjt0g3QoNNI6zQowEAn3rV0_Riq7vH7f3FVNOu4Nq8bVJjGxaGY8BRVUBuLCiPTqavXRhnvTu4.PpIr3Hzqv8gFLP4dwIPSJ2rknCnCRshcBiOTJFkR8Ps&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=local+anaesthesia+in+dentistry&amp;qid=1716534198&amp;sprefix=local+anaesthestic+in+dentistry%2Caps%2C41&amp;sr=8-6">LA in dentistry- Baart</a>

Rehabilitation

HFF1008 - Theory of Dental Hygiene

Theory of Dental Hygiene

be able to explain periodontal diseases, their diagnosis, causes and management, utilising current guidelines and evidence-based toolkit toolkit 

be able to present the components of a patient history, including charting and relevant tooth morphology, pain history and outlining appropriate treatment planning for patients within scope 

be able to describe cross-infection control measures, decontamination and sterilisation 

be able to explain the scope of a dental hygienist to include local anaesthetic, impressions, fissure sealants and fluoride medicaments. 