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Welcome to the Information Session for the DMACC Dental Hygiene program
Introductions
Lori Brown, RDH, MSE, CDA Dental Programs Chairperson Abbie Finnegan, MBA, MSL Educational Advisor Mary McClure, MS, LMSW Counselor Jennifer Ewalt , AAS Admissions Specialist Julie Benson, CDA, BS Administrative assistant
We hope to answer all your questions!
Program purpose
The Dental Hygiene curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for positions in general and specialty dental offices, hospitals, schools, public health agencies and industrial agencies.
Students are trained in educational methods and preventive clinical services which qualify them as dental health educators and competent clinicians. Emphasis is placed on the correlation between prevention, education, and the clinical phases of dental hygiene practice as well as basic and social sciences.
Commission on Dental Accreditation
Handouts
Program information brief and entry requirements Application for admission is completed online Catalog is accessed online via the DMACC home page Resource contact information Clinic information brochure Dental Hygiene Skills guide Bloodborne pathogens exposure plan*
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association. The CODA is a specialized body recognized by the UD Department of Education. This Commission invites your comments regarding this program and can be contacted at (312)440-4653 or at 211 E. Chicago Ave; Chicago, IL 60611
Entry Requirements
• BIO 164 Essentials Anatomy/Physiology or both BIO 733 Health Science Anatomy and BIO 734 Health Science Physiology or, BIO 168 Anatomyand Physiology and BIO 173 Anatomy and Physiology II
• CHM 122 Intro to General Chemistry• BIO 186 Microbiology with lab or BIO 732 Health Science Microbiology
Complete an online application
Attend a DMACC Dental Hygiene program information session
Provide proof of high school graduation or GED completion
****Complete required Accuplacer/COMPASS testing, obtaining satisfactory scores in reading (248 or above) and writing (254 or above) or, ACT scores in Reading of 19 or above and English of 19 or above
Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better (not C- ):
When transferring equivalent courses to DMACC from another school, an official transcript must be sent to the Admissions office as the courses are completed.
Wait List
Position on the Wait List will be determined by the number of support courses completed. Support courses are:
CHM 132 - Intro to Organic/Biochemistry
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology
ENG 105 - Composition I
SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication OR SPC 122 - Interpersonal & Small Group Comm
When there is no completion of any remaining support courses for three years from the date the student’s name went on the Wait List, the applicant will be
NOT!!!! deleted from the list.
DMACC Dental Hygiene Program Application Process Check Sheet
I. ENTRYREQUIREMENTS Updated January 2021
COMPLETION
DATE
GRADE /
Score
1. Complete a DMACC application to the Dental Hygiene Program. DO THIS
FIRST. Notify DMACC of any change in name, address or phone number. NA
2. Attend required Dental Programs Information Session Click on the button in the navigation area of program page. NA
3. Submit proof of High School graduation, GED or equivalent. Check with
Admissions to be sure transcripts are on file. NA
4.
ACT score of 19 or greater in Reading and English OR Accuplacer scores of at least 248 in Reading,
254 in Writing Must be taken within the past 5 years
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Reading
Writing
5. Complete ALEKS Math Assessment to determine math skill level and readiness (no minimum score required)
II. Program Entry Requirements
Complete required entry courses with a grade of "C" or better (not C -) and submit documentation to Admissions for verification.
6. BIO164 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology OR
BIO 733 Health Science Anatomy AND BIO 734 Health Science Physiology
OR BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I AND BIO 173 Anatomy and
Physiology II
COMPLETION DATE
GRADE/ Score
7. CHM 122 Introduction to General Chemistry
8. BIO 186 Microbiology with Lab OR BIO 732 Health Science Microbiology
When ALL of the above entry requirements are met:
• DMACC Admissions will mail you a letter stating you have been placed on the “Standby” list. That is the official waiting list.
• You will then wait to be admitted until a seat becomes available. • If your contact information changes while you are waiting, notify
DMACC immediately.
When a seat becomes available, DMACC, Admissions will contact you by phone or mail.
III. While you are on the Wait List, you should take the following courses, if not already completed:
9. CHM 132 Intro to Organic and Biochemistry
10. ENG 105 Composition I
11. SPC 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR
SPC 126 2 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication OR
SPC 122 Interpersonal Communication
12. PSY 111 Intro to Psychology
13. SOC 110 Intro to Sociology
14. Enter the program and begin Dental Hygiene classes
• Taking the liberal arts courses will reduce your course load once you are admitted to the program and will give you more time to devote to your Dental Hygiene courses. However, if insurance or financial aid requires you to be enrolled as a full-time (12 credits or more) student, you’ll need to take this into consideration in planning how many courses to take.
• Work and save money so when you are admitted to the Dental Hygiene program, you can reduce work hours and devote time to studying and succeeding in Dental Hygiene. This program is academically demanding!
• Take courses that will satisfy liberal arts requirements. For guidance, contact Abbie Scandrett, Academic Advisor, 515-964-6467 [email protected]
• You do not have to be enrolled at DMACC to maintain your place on the waiting list.
After completing the above courses and with permission from the Dental Programs Chairperson, you may take the following courses within one year of starting the program, although, this is not highly recommended. It is difficult to retain the information to the following year when it will need to be applied to, and integrated with other courses.
DHY 114 Dental Hygiene Anatomical Sciences DHY 121 Oral Histology and Embryology
If these two courses have been successfully passed in the fall semester, the student may then go on to take DHY 141 Oral Pathology in the spring semester. All DHY courses taken prior to full program admittance require the signature of the program chair to register.
If you are completing courses at another college, you must request an official transcript to be sent to:
Des Moines Area Community College Attention: Jennifer Ewalt Admissions, Building 1 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 500023
The Dental Hygiene Curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for positon in general and specialty dental offices, hospital, school, and public health agencies and industrial agencies.
Students are trained in educational methods and preventive clinical services which qualify them as dental health educators and competent clinicians Emphasis is laced on the correlation between prevention, education and the clinical phases of dental hygiene practice as well as basic and social sciences.
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the council of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
DMACC shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability or, to the extent covered by law veteran status. Any inquiries may be directed to the EEO/AA Coordination at (515) 0964-6301
Courses by semester
Semester 1 (Fall) CPR Certification
DHY 170 - Principles of Dental Hygiene Credits: 2 DHY 171 - Principles of Dental Hyg Practicum Credits: 3 DHY 121 - Oral Histology & Embryology Credits: 2 DHY 114 - Dent Hyg Anatomical Science Credits: 4 DHY 161 - Oral Radiology Lecture and Lab Credits: 3
Coursework, con’t
Semester 2 (Spring) DHY 141 - General & Oral Semester 3 (summer) Pathology Credits: 3
DHY 281 - Dental Hygiene II DHY 181 - Dental Hygiene I Credits: 2
Credits: 2 DHY 282 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
DHY 182 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I Credits: 2 Credits: 4
DHY 211 - Periodontology Credits: 2 DHY 230 - Oral Health Nutrition
DHY 133 - Pharmacology Credits: 3 Credits: 2
More coursework
Semester 4 (Fall) DHY 221 - Dental Materials Credits: 2 DHY 223 - Dental Materials Lab
Credits: 1 DHY 261 - Dental Health Education
Credits: 3 DHY 291 - Dental Hygiene III
Credits: 2 DHY 292 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III
Credits: 5
Semester 5 (Spring) DHY 251 - Community Oral Health
Credits: 3 DHY 301 - Dental Hygiene IV
Credits: 2 DHY 302 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
Credits: 5 DHY 202 Boards Review
Credits:1
Costs
Fixed Costs Tuition……………………………………………………..$171. 00 per credit hour
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change. Approximate total for the program: $19,900-20,400* * Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate
cost.
Be financially prepared!!!!
Approximated Variable Costs Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5
Books 750 500 305 160 120 SADHA Dues 65 65 Uniforms/Shoes/Eyewear 210 Personal Protective Equipment 100 100 100 100 100 Instruments 750 200 40
Ultrasonic Scaler plus Inserts 1,127 Magnification Loupes with Headlamp 1,100-1,600 Exams and Travel Expense 2,000 Review Courses 520 License Fee 336
The Dental Hygiene program utilizes a background check service, www.castlebranch.com, to conduct criminal background/abuse checks and to track immunizations, health records and CPR certification for each student after their acceptance into the program. Students are responsible for the cost of this service , which is currently $83 for unlimited use.
There are also some extraneous costs to participate in social and or professional/ club functions that students plan from time to time.
Your Career
Job shadowing Required Collect data, organize information, and develop patient care plan for dental hygiene
services. Counsel patients in areas of prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Provide direct patient services such as removal of stains and deposits from teeth,
radiographs, fluoride, sealants and local anesthetic administration under the supervision of a dentist.
Keep accurate patient records. Design and implement dental health education programs in
community settings. Provide oral health education and preventive care in public
healthcare settings
Skills you will need
Participate in continuing education activities to promote lifelong learning. Use empathy and understanding when relating to people with varied socioeconomic
backgrounds and health status. Make decisions and work cooperatively with members of the dental team and allied
health community. Demonstrate leadership skills through student organizations and professional association
activities. Communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds in a variety of treatment
settings. Ability to be a self-starter and initiate and complete tasks under general supervision. Basic computer skills.
Other considerations
Centers for Disease Control and the Healthcare Infection Control Advisory Committee’s Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care settings-2003 is applied in all aspects of delivery of care and is available upon request.
Medical/Dental examinations and immunizations are required.
Students should not work more than 16 hours per week, as homework and required activities are demanding.
Plan ahead to avoid conflicts between personal responsibilities and program demands. A support system is essential.
Current CPR certification is required prior to program entry and must be maintained for the remainder of the program. (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers program or Red Cross for Professional Rescuer.)
Baccalaureate degree completion in dental hygiene is available at four-year colleges that offer dental hygiene completion and accept DMACC transfer credit.
Applicants for licensure are asked if they have ever been charged, convicted, found guilty of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to a felony or misdemeanor crime. A prior criminal history, activity or record can be grounds for license or registration denial. Also, habitual use of drugs or intoxicants, or habitual intoxication or addiction to drugs can also be grounds for license or registration denial.
Average Starting Salary approx. $50,000 annually for full time employees based on 2016 report from USA wages http://www.usawage.com/ia/dental_hygienists-salary-in-iowa.php
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree, a student must successfully complete all dental hygiene and liberal arts support courses required in the curriculum, achieving a grade of “C” (not C-) or better in each course. In order to progress to the next semester of the Dental Hygiene program, all required courses in the current semester must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
86 credit hours total
Licensing Requirements in IOWA Graduate from an accredited institution
Pass the Jurisprudence exam
Pass the National Board (computerized 250 question exam accepted for 5 years)
Pass a Regional Clinical Board. We train for the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) exam.
Dental Hygienist Ranked Among Top 25 “Best Jobs” For 2020 U.S. News & World Report (1/7) has released its “2020 Best Jobs” rankings, which “offer a look at the best jobs across 17 lists.” Dental hygienist is among the top-ranked careers in U.S. News’ list of the “100 Best Jobs,” coming in at No. 24. Software developer claimed the top spot for the third year.
MarketWatch (1/7, Hill) reported the rankings are based on “work-life balance, stress level, median salary, future job prospects, and more.”
Other questions?
Scholarships Lifelong friendships Japanese exchange Leadership development Degree completion opportunities www.adha.org Tour of Clinic
Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants
Primary Tasks Preventive: scale and polish teeth, examine head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease; apply sealants and other medicaments to prevent cavities; expose and develop radiographs Therapeutic : removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces; diagnostic tasks Educational: teach clients proper oral health care in a variety of settings such as general and specialty offices, hospitals, schools, public health agencies and industrial agencies.
Assist the clinician who is providing treatment to patients;
can expose radiographs and polish teeth
Types of Supervision
General: dentist does not have to be in building but has seen patient Direct: Dentist must be on the premises Public health: dentist has not seen patient
Direct: most duties General: under very limited circumstances
Education Formal education: at least 86 credit hours at community college Must pass national, regional, and state exams to become licensed Earns AAS degree or higher
Formal education: 47 credit hours at community college Must pass state exams to register Earns diploma
Starting Salary Average starting salary: $54,000 ($70, 240) Average starting salary: $30,180
($39, 440)
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM
JANUARY 2020
Dental Assistants
Like to work with all kinds of people Communicate easily with others Like hands-on work Have variety in their day Are organized and detail oriented
Program History
Started in 1966 with 9 students Dental Hygiene started a few years later Currently, up to 36 students may enter class in fall
Full Time Faculty
• Sarah Bouma, RDA, CDA, BA, MPH • Marcia Nithang, CDA, BA, RDH
• Lori Brown, BSDH, MSEd, CDA • chairperson
Adjunct Faculty
• Jessicca Lenehan, RDH, BS • Teri Fenton, CDA, RDH, BS • Tracey Stelpflug, RDH, BS, CDA • Tina Whitver Dill, CDA, RDH • Ashley Miller, RDH, BA, MS
Program Information This program prepares the student to be a member of the dental health team; to assist the dentist in all phases of dentistry, including: General dentistry
Restorative – silver and white fillings Preventive – dental cleanings, fluoride treatments
Specialty dentistry Endodontics - root canals Pediatric Dentistry – children’s dentistry Periodontics – gum diseases Oral Surgery – extractions, wisdom teeth Orthodontics – braces
The Program Includes: Chairside procedures • Assisting both dentists and dental hygienists
Laboratory •
Radiology • x-rays
Impressions, study models, bleaching trays Business office • Dental software, common practices Community Health Education • One presentation in community
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About the Program
12 months for Three terms Fall course load – 18 credit hours
( a minimum of 12 is considered full time)
Spring course load – 12-18 credit hours Summer course load – 6-9 credit hours
Lecture Hands on labs and clinics In-office rotations
Semester 1
DEA 507 Principles of Dental Assisting DEA 253 Dental Science I
DEA 256 Dental Anatomy Dental Materials
Lecture - DHY 221 Lab - DEA 424
Dental Radiography Lecture - DHY 161 Lab A, B, F, G, J, I
Semester 2
DEA 321 Dental Radiography II DEA 591 Dental Assisting Seminar DEA 576 Dental Assisting Clinical DEA 263 Dental Science II DEA 615 Clinical Dental Assisting DEA 702 Dental Business 0ffice Procedures ENG 105 Composition I **
Summer Semester
DEA 297: Ethics, Jurisprudence/ Clinical Seminar* • One day a week in
class (Mondays) • *Gen Eds??
• General Psychology • Fundamentals of speech
DEA 577: Dental Assisting Clinical II • Three days a week in
clinicals • Tuesday/Wednesday/
Thursday
An Integral Part of this Educational Program is Clinical Experience.
Provided by internships in 5 different dental facilities
Scheduled to insure each student a comprehensive view of dentistry in various settings • Private office, hospitals, public health, specialty • Broadlawns Medical Center • Primary Health Care South • VA Medical Center • Des Moines Health Center
Contracts are required
Program directed
• no student preferences unless your personal dentist would like to participate
Professionalism requirements
Students are expected to have a positive attitude during all rotations and get the most out of each experience
Not every clinical internship site will be in a setting you want to ultimately work in, but they will provide a valuable experience and make you a well rounded dental assistant
Once set and the dental office notified, the rotations cannot be changed
Work Advisory
Students struggle to meet the demands of the Dental Assisting Program
•High course load •New language/dental terminology •Juggling responsibilities/time management
While in the Dental Assisting Program students should plan on not working at all or a light work schedule
During Spring and Summer terms, students should not plan to make it to any outside work site before 5:30 pm during their clinical internship assignments.
Graduation UponRequirements Graduation
A student must complete all Satisfy the requirements of the coursework as prescribed and State of Iowa to be registered
maintain a 2.0 grade point with the Iowa Board of Dental average throughout this Examiners to practice as a
program. Dental Assistant
A grade of “F” in any course will prevent the student from Sit for the Dental Assisting National
continuing in the program and Board Exam the course must be repeated.
What Else Should I Know? Program has strict grooming standards while in any course lab and at all times during clinical internships
Comply with OSHA and CDC regulations
• Hair must be secured off of the neck or above the collar • No headbands, tiaras or other embellishments allowed
• You will be putting your fingers in the patient’s mouth • Nails must be kept short and clean • Nails must not extend past the tip of the finger • No nail polish or fake nails allowed!!!
• No piercings other than single piercing in each ear • Jewelry limited to single ¼” simple stud in each ear and watch. • NO RINGS allowed. • Tattoos must be covered by lab coat or Band-Aids • Make up and perfume must be kept to a minimum and be professional
You will be dealing with diverse patient population groups, personalities and dental needs which can be challenging yet rewarding
What Else Should I Know?
You will be working closely with classmates as partners.
•This means you MUST be able to receive all dental treatment you will be learning to perform
•Inability to do so prevents a classmate from receiving their full educational experience
Attendance is a REQUIREMENT for SUCCESS!
•The Dental AssistingProgram builds quickly upon itself.
•Missed classes are missed opportunities for learning that can’t be recaptured.
What Else Should I Know? You must: • have a positive attitude through all adversity • adapt well to expectations
and recommendations • stay organized • communicate well with faculty • be PROFESSIONAL – you are
providing a service in a confidential environment
• open to new experiences, ideas and practices
• Not everyone can do everything well the first time
• Have patience with yourself • ASK for help when your issue/concern/confusion
first begins
Financial Considerations
WHAT WILL I NEED?
1. Textbooks
New edition of our books should be arriving in the DMACC bookstore this
summer
• All required and are used • List is included in your
packet
• Approximate cost: $1400.00
Used books may be purchased from past students, DMACC
bookstore, online, or Textbook Outlet on Ankeny Blvd. Be
careful to have the appropriate edition
2. Health Histories Medical & Dental Check-up
Required to be completed by your physician/dentist and form, located in your packet, submitted to Ms. Brown by September 15.
Recommended that these be completed prior to Fall semester’s start date (last week of August)
3. Background Check
Requirement of DMACC and State of Iowa for Dental Assisting Registration
Deadline September 15 Fee involved Student must do online
Approximate cost: $58 ($83)
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Certified Background checks are obtained through CastleBranch.com. This web site will keep track of your immunizations and CPR, as well as any criminal activities or judgments. You will find instructions on accessing the portal in your registration materials. It is extremely important to gather the required health information early. Access for one year is $58.00, for Dental Assisting students. If you plan to go into Dental Hygiene, you might want to choose the Dental Hygiene tab. It will cost $83.00 but is not time limited. The background check must be completed by September 15th.
4. Immunization Records and Hepatitis Vaccination A requirement for all healthcare givers Fee involved – student’s responsibilities You must provide proof of vaccinations to this
program as they are received. It is delivered in 3 vaccinations, several weeks apart
you must have at least 2 vaccinations before entering clinicals in January.
Approximate cost: $200?.
What Can DMACC Student Health Provide for ME?
Hepatitis B #1,#2,#3 Tetanus-diphtheria Tuberculin PPD Skin Test flu
*fees responsibility of student
5. CPR Certification
Requirement of DMACC offers a Program class every month
Health Care Please check Provider level is the web site
preferred under Continuing Ed:
Healthcare Courses must have a
“hands-on” component: cannot
be entirely online
Must be completed by September
Can also tryRed Cross,
American Heart Association,
ation, e for
community educ or local Fir
departmentclasses
Approximate cost: $65 – 90.
6.Uniforms Requirement of the course Name tags ID Patches Protective Eyewear Two sets of scrubs three lab coats ALL white, closed toe, leather or vinyl tennis/work shoes
Can get on sale if you watch throughout the summer Must be worn only in clinic/lab Requirement for class 2nd week of school
Approximate cost: $300
Other Personal Protective Equipment
Provided by DMACC Masks, exam gloves *Utility Gloves *Radiology Dosimeters *Laundering Lab Coats
*Student responsible for replacement costs, if lost
7. Other required Considerations
Lab fees ($375) Student membership in American Dental Assistant
Association ($35) Dental Assisting National Board Exam ($410) State of Iowa Registration fee and exam fees ($60) Transportation costs to clinical sites
*See PIB for approximate costs
How Can My Family Help Me In My Educational Pursuit?
Be supportive of you and understand you will be carrying a heavy load.
Be a patient in the Dental Clinic when you are in need (i.e.. radiography & coronal polish)
Help to secure community education sites if possible.
Registering for Class
The Academic Advisor will walk you through registration for Fall Courses.
You may register yourself online for courses in subsequent semesters.
Lab sizes must be kept equal and of even numbers so thee may be some shuffling right at first.
Want To Contact Us Later? Chairperson Lori Brown Administrative Assistant Julie Benson Instructor Sarah Bouma Instructor Marcia Nithang Academic Advisor Abbie Finnegan Admissions Specialist Jenn Ewalt Counselor Mary McClure Dean Art Brown
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