Category: Dentistry

There will be 3 pts. of extra credit for posting in the Extra Credit Discussion

There will be 3 pts. of extra credit for posting in the Extra Credit Discussion Board related to your personal opinion of “The Scaling AssistantLinks to an external site.” & “The Scaling Assistant, Part IILinks to an external site.” Options for topics to post, which also require 1 response to another student & 1 reference:
what are your personal feelings about a “scaling assistant”?
what impact might this have on dental hygiene licensure?
how might this affect access to dental hygiene care in remote location?
Respond to 1 other person with reflection of the posted content
Include 1 reference for the information you share

Week 11:
There will be 3 pts. of extra credit for posting in the Extra Credit Di

Week 11:
There will be 3 pts. of extra credit for posting in the Extra Credit Discussion Board related to your personal opinion of “The Scaling AssistantLinks to an external site.” & “The Scaling Assistant, Part IILinks to an external site.” Options for topics to post, which also require 1 response to another student & 1 reference:
what are your personal feelings about a “scaling assistant”?
what impact might this have on dental hygiene licensure?
how might this affect access to dental hygiene care in remote location?
Respond to 1 other person with reflection of the posted content
Include 1 reference for the information you share
Future of the Scaling Assistant – Part II (dentalproductsreport.com)
The Scaling Assistant (dentalproductsreport.com)

Topic: Recurrent Herpes Simplex
Presentation has to be 8-10 minutes in length
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Topic: Recurrent Herpes Simplex
Presentation has to be 8-10 minutes in length
There must be 20-25 slides. Information contained in presentation must be appropriate to topic and contain appropriate graphics which are clear and easy to see from the back of a classroom. Readable font size that can be read from the back of a classroom. Relevant to research topic – material pertains to assigned lesion and DENTAL HYGIENE. Student does not go off on tangent discussing personal opinions. Must emphasize key points effectively. Summary of topic at the end of presentation is required. List of references in APA format as the final slide.
YOU MAY INCLUDE SOME INFORMATION AND SLIDES ON LESIONS THAT ARE OF THE SAME ORIGIN AND NAME, JUST A VARIATION. FOR EXAMPLE, HERPETIFORM ULCERATION IS A VARIANT OF APHTHOUS STOMATITIS. OR MAJOR AND MINOR APHTHOUS ULCERS MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS.
SOME TOPICS INCLUDE COMPARISONS OF LESIONS. INCLUDING EXAMPLES WILL HELP YOU BEGIN TO DISCERN BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ORAL LESIONS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS.
Optional References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-sore/symptoms-causes/syc-20371017?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=abstract&utm_content=Herpes-labialis&utm_campaign=Knowledge-panel
https://www.healthline.com/health/fever-blister-causes
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22855-herpes-simplex
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-and-prevention-of-herpes-simplex-virus-type-1-in-immunocompetent-adolescents-and-adults

1. What is the process of osseointegration and how does it relate to dental impl

1. What is the process of osseointegration and how does it relate to dental implants?
2. Can you explain the concept of occlusion and its impact on dental health?
3. What are the different classifications of malocclusion and how are they treated?
4. How does the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) contribute to jaw disorders?
5. What are the potential complications and risks associated with orthognathic surgery?
6. Can you discuss the advancements in dental materials and their impact on restorative dentistry?
7. Explain the concept of dental pulp regeneration and its potential applications.
8. What are the current trends and challenges in the field of dental implantology?
9. Can you describe the process of guided tissue regeneration in periodontal therapy?
10. Discuss the role of digital dentistry in treatment planning and prosthetic fabrication.

Read any of the following dental CE articles on the Colgate Oral Health Network

Read any of the following dental CE articles on the Colgate Oral Health Network Links to an external site. to share 3 tips with the class (extra credit of 2 pts) in Transition to Private Practice Discussion Board:
Use the drop-down menu to find “Oral Health and Overall Health”, select one of the following articles:Probiotics Update
Early Childhood: Risk Factors, Oral Health Relate, Quality of Life
Trends and Demographics, Dry Mouth
Laser Plumes, More than a Puff of Smoke
Recurrent Caries
Tooth Loss, Aging and Geroscience

Pages on written assignments are to be numbered. Written assignments are double-

Pages on written assignments are to be numbered. Written assignments are double-spaced, using
a 12-point font in Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman. Ethics Reflection Paper Rubric (1)
Ethics Reflection Paper Rubric (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterionIntroduction & identify the ethical dilemma or problem; states question; lists ethical principles in conflict
5 POINTS
5 to >4.5 ptsA
States question and ethical principles in conflict; identifies three or more conflicts; clearly stated
4.5 to >4.25 ptsB
States question and ethical principles in conflict/ identifies at least three conflicts; lacks clarity of content
4.25 to >3.75 ptsC
States question and ethical principles in conflict, identifies 1-2 conflicts
3.75 to >0 pts9.2 ptsA
States factual & additional resources; clearly stated and complete (all info presented)
9.2 to >8.4 ptsB
States factual & additional resources; lacks clarity and/or completeness
8.4 to >7.4 ptsC
States factual and additional sources
7.4 to >0 pts4.65 ptsA
States more than three options, clearly communicated
4.65 to >4.25 ptsB
States three options, clearly communicated
4.25 to >3.75 ptsC
States three options
3.75 to >0 pts18.6 ptsA
States all ethical principles and all pros/cons; clearly communicated
18.6 to >17.0 ptsB
States most ethical principles and all pros/cons; lacks complete clarity
17 to >15.0 ptsC
States most ethical principles and most pros/cons
15 to >0 pts9.2 ptsA
Determines choice, provides rationale, Hierarchy of Values, & pillow test, clearly communicated
9.2 to >8.4 ptsB
Determines choice, provides rationale, Hierarchy of Values & pillow test, lacks complete clarity
8.4 to >7.5 ptsC
Determines choice, lacks rationale or Hierarchy of Values or Pillow test
7.5 to >0 pts

Students will complete research for a presentation as a group; the content will

Students will complete research for a presentation as a group; the content will be designated by the lead faculty (references assigned/supplied in posted document – cut/paste answers to prompt into document).
This assignment will include:
2 references per topic
answers to the ALL prompts dispensed to enhance the review of the topic SEPTODONT Dentapen /STA System (the Wand)https://www.septodontusa.com/products/dentapen
https://www.milestonescientific.com/dental-solutio…
2 References (website, link, article)
Respond to the prompts:
 Technique (AMSA as a sample or other video)

Students will complete research for a presentation as a group; the content will

Students will complete research for a presentation as a group; the content will be designated by the lead faculty (references assigned/supplied in posted document – cut/paste answers to prompt into document).
This assignment will include:
2 references per topic
answers to the ALL prompts dispensed to enhance the review of the topic SEPTODONT Dentapen /STA System (the Wand)https://www.septodontusa.com/products/dentapen
https://www.milestonescientific.com/dental-solutio…
2 References (website, link, article)
Respond to the prompts:
 Technique (AMSA as a sample or other video)