Table of Contents & Appendix
INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Purpose of the Student Handbook and Clinic Manual
  • 1.2 Change of Address/Phone No. While in Program
  • 1.3 ADHA Code of Professional Ethics for the Dental Hygienist
  • 1.4 MSU Dental Hygiene Department Standard of Care /Patient Rights Policies
  • 1.5 Discontinuation of Treatment Policy
  • 1.6 Patient Health Information Security
    • 1.6-2 Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (Articles)
    • 1.6-2 Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (Articles)
  • 1.7 Complaints Relating to Compliance with Accreditation Standards

 

CURRICULUM AND GRADING
  • 2.0 Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
  • 2.1 Dental Hygiene Program Mission Statement and Goals
  • 2.2 Role and Mission of The College of Health Sciences
  • 2.3 Technical Standards & Essentials Functions for the Dental Hygienist
  • 2.4 Courses in Dental Hygiene
  • 2.5 Dental Hygiene Grading/ Counseling / Probation Policies
  • 2.6 Attendance Policy
  • 2.7 CPR Certification Policy
  • 2.8 Professionalism Protocol
  • 2.9 Guidelines for Professional Appearance
  • 2.10 Licensure Requirements
  • 2.11 College of HSHS Student Conduct Appeals

INFECTION CONTROL
  • 3.1 Policy Statements
    • 3.1-1 MSU Dental Hygiene Program Infection Control Policy Statement
    • 3.1-2 CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings (2003)
      CDC Guideline for Disinfection & Sterilization in Health care Facilities (2008)
    • 3.1-3 Dental Hygiene Department Bloodborne Infectious Disease Policy
    • 3.1-4 MSU’s Policies and Procedures AIDS/HIV Infection
  • 3.2 MSU Personal Protection Protocol
    • 3.2-1 Gloves / Masks / Eyewear /Clinic Attire
    • 3.2-2 Immunizations
    • 3.2-3 Needle Recapping and Sharps Disposal
    • 3.2-4 Clinical Exposure Protocol (HIV and/or Hepatitis Exposure)
    • 3.2-5 Post Exposure Consent for Exam & Testing Forms
    • 3.2-6 Post Exposure Report Form
  • 3.3 Disposal of Contaminated Wastes / Sharps
  • 3.4 Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • 3.5 Environment Surface and Equipment Cleaning & Disinfection
    • 3.5-1 Surface Covers & Disinfection
    • 3.5-2 Unit Preparation for the First Patient of the Day
    • 3.5-3 Unit Clean-up Between Patients
    • 3.5-4 Unit Shut Down- Daily / Weekly / Monthly Processes
  • 3.6 Instrument Preparation and Sterilization
    • 3.6-1 Instrument / IMS System (Cassettes) Preparation for Sterilization
    • 3.6-2 Biological Monitoring of Sterilizers
    • 3.6-3 Broken Instrument Tips

DENTAL RADIOLOGY
  • 4.1 Ionizing Radiation Policy
  • 4.2 Radiation Safety Protocol
  • 4.3 Infection Control in Radiology Areas
  • 4.4 Procedures for Taking Radiographs
  • 4.5 Radiograph Placement Criteria
  • 4.6 Submission for Grading Documentation
  • 4.7 Operation of the A/T2000 Film Processor

MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENTS 
  • 5.0 Introduction & Table of Contents
  • 5.1 Medical Emergencies (Code Blue) Procedures
  • 5.2 Laboratory Medical Emergencies (Code Blue) Procedures
  • 5.3 Requests for Medical / Dental Consult
  • 5.4 ASA Physical Status Classifications
  • 5.5 Management of Specific Medically Compromised Patients
    • 5.5-1 Recommendations for Prophylactic Antibiotics & Patient Management Suggestions
    • 5.5-2 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
    • 5.5-3 Hepatitis
    • 5.5-4 Hypertension
    • 5.5-5 Diabetes
    • 5.5-6 Cerebrovascular Accident
    • 5.5-7 Seizure Disorders
    • 5.5-8 Anticoagulant Therapy
    • 5.5-9 End Stage Renal Disorders- Hemodialysis
    • 5.5-10 Chemo & Radiation Therapy / Bisphosphonate Risk Clearance
    • 5.5-11 Blood Disorders -Hemophilia & Sickle Cell Disease
    • 5.5-12 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)
    • 5.5-13 Organ Transplants
    • 5.5-14 Bisphosphonates

THE CLINICAL APPOINTMENT
  • 6.1 Appointment Times
  • 6.2 Clinical Protocol for Appointments
  • 6.3 Sequence of Student/Faculty Activities
  • 6.4 Clinic Grading Scales
  • 6.5 Clinical Grade Sheet
  • 6.6 Student Clinical Progress Report Form (Class 3+/4)
  • 6.7 Clinical Assistant/Receptionist Rotations
    • 6.7-1 Clinic Receptionist Rotation Objectives
    • 6.7-2 Clinical Receptionist Grade Sheet
    • 6.7-3 Clinical Assistant Rotation Objectives
    • 6.7-4 Clinical Assistant Grade Sheet

STUDENT PERFORMANCE CHECKS
  • 7.0 Performance Checks for Clinical Procedures – Introduction & Table of Contents
  • 7.1 Health History Review
  • 7.2 Vital Signs - Blood Pressure & Pulse
  • 7.3 Extra-oral exam
  • 7.4 Intra-oral exam
  • 7.5 Clinical Practice I (Pre-clinic) Manual Instrumentation
  • 7.6 Coronal Polishing
  • 7.7 Clinical Practice II Management of Class 2 Patient Treatment
  • 7.8 Clinical Practice III & IV Management of Class 3-4 Patient Treatment
  • 7.9 Alginate Impression
  • 7.10 Diagnostic Models
  • 7.11 Care of Removable Prosthesis
  • 7.12 Ultrasonic Scaling
  • 7.13 Pit and Fissure Sealant Application
  • 7.14 Fluoride Treatments
  • 7.15 OPEN
  • 7.16 Preventive Counseling- Nutritional, Plaque Removal, Tobacco Cessation
  • 7.17 Topical Anesthetic Application
  • 7.18 Local Anesthetic Assistance
  • 7.19 Prophy-Jet Air Polishing
  • 7.20 Site-specific Antimicrobials

APPENDIX
  • APPENDIX A - Air/Water Syringe AND Waterline Asepsis Procedure
  • APPENDIX B - Saliva Ejector/High Volume Suction
  • APPENDIX C - Handpieces
  • APPENDIX D - ADEC Decade Dental Chair/ Clinician
  • APPENDIX E - Ultrasonic Instrument Cleaners
  • APPENDIX F - Midmark Ultraclave Sterilizers
  • APPENDIX G - OPEN
  • APPENDIX H - OPEN
  • APPENDIX I - A/T 2000 Automatic Processors
  • APPENDIX J - Bobcat Ultrasonic Scaler
  • APPENDIX K - Prophy-Jet Air Polisher
  • APPENDIX L - Curing Lights
  • APPENDIX M - OPEN
  • APPENDIX N - MSU Calculus Classifications
  • APPENDIX O - AAP Periodontal Classifications / MSU Pocket Depth Classifications
  • APPENDIX P - Patient Paperwork
    • P-1 Application for Treatment & Release Form
    • P-2 Medical History Forms
    • P-3 Intra/Extraoral Inspection Forms
    • P-4 Charting Forms
    • P-5 Risk Assessment Form
    • P-6 Treatment Plan & Informed Consent Form
    • P-7 Treatment Summary
    • P-8 Patient Referral Form
    • P-9 Bisphosphonates Consent Form
    • P-10 Insurance Form
    • P-11 Request for Dental/Medical Consult Form
  • APPENDIX Q - OPEN
  • APPENDIX R - Radiology Forms
  • APPENDIX S - Student Clinic Progress Form