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Weber State University Annual Assessment of Evidence of Learning

Cover Page Department/Program: Dental Hygiene Department/Dental Hygiene Program Date Submitted: 11-14-2014 Report author: Stephanie Bossenberger, Department Chair Contact Information Phone: (801) 626-6451 Email: [email protected]

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No changes to sections: A, B, C

A. Brief Introductory Statement:

Dental Hygiene Program at Weber State University is three years in length. The first year consists of pre-requisite courses which may be completed at any accredited college or university that are acceptable transfer courses recognized by Weber State University. The next two years (4 semesters) must be taken on a full-time basis and includes professional dental hygiene courses offered on the WSU campus. A fourth year, leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene, is optional. Enrollment in the WSU Dental Hygiene Program is limited to 30 students each fall semester. After acceptance into the program, students spend 35 to 40 hours each week in lecture and clinical dental hygiene courses. After completing the dental hygiene program and graduating from the university with an associate or baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, a dental hygienist must become licensed to practice dental hygiene. Licensure is dependent upon successfully completing a written National Board Examination, a clinical dental hygiene examination, and specific state licensure requirements (i.e., written test on state laws, CPR certification) and evidence of graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. A dental hygienist provides direct patient care to all individuals according to the principle that all people should have access to health care. Therefore, the dental hygienist will treat individuals with potential blood borne diseases in their education program and in their professional practice. The dental hygiene student will have the knowledge and skills to safely treat patients regardless of their health status and to respect the confidentiality of all patient information.

B. Mission Statement

Dental Hygiene Program Mission Statement The mission of the Dental Hygiene Program at Weber State University is to offer education and training with an emphasis on the integration of basic sciences education, clinical experiences and liberal arts which enable the dental hygiene graduate to make a maximum contribution to patient care as a member of the dental health care team. To achieve those ends, the department has created a learning environment which includes activities conducive to learning. Further, the Dental Hygiene Program supports as its clinical component the Dental Hygiene clinic. DEPARTMENT GOALS The Weber State University Department of Dental Hygiene is designed to produce individuals who are capable of meeting the needs of the dental hygiene profession and of society. The dental hygiene profession needs practitioners who have been instructed in the psychosocial, biophysical, and technical elements of dental hygiene practice. These practitioners should be able to expand current parameters of knowledge, as well as to apply existing behavioral and basic science concepts to specific problems. Furthermore, these individuals must be capable of making decisions, knowledgeable of public affairs and motivated to become life-long learners. They must be individuals whose behavior is guided by an internalized code of ethics. The specific goals of the dental hygiene program are to provide students with the:

1. Necessary biophysical, psychosocial and dental hygiene knowledge requisite for a comprehensive understanding of dental hygiene practice; (knowledge goal)

2. The technical skills, both fundamental and advanced, essential to the practice of dental hygiene; (knowledge and technical skills goal)

3. The reasoning and judgment skills necessary to engage in problem-solving behavior; 4. The theoretical bases, research and communication skills, necessary for the acquisition, advancement and

dissemination of dental hygiene knowledge; (knowledge goal) 5. The leadership and initiative capabilities essential for assuming roles of responsibility within the dental hygiene

profession and society; (knowledge goal) and

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6. The moral habitude requisite for the effective performance of responsibilities within dental hygiene practice and within society through abiding by the ethical principles of the Professional Conduct Code which defines the professional responsibilities and conduct of a dental hygiene professional (values and ethics goal).

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C. Curriculum Sequence

Pre-requisite courses (required): Human Biomedical Core series (HTHS) ............................................................................................................................................ 8 (Five more approved credit hours will be needed to fulfill this category of the general education requirements. At least one course in the additional five hours must be a Physical Science approved general education course.)

OR Anatomy (ZOOL 2100), Physiology (ZOOL 2200), Chemistry (CHEM 1010), Microbiology (MICR 1113) ...................................... 14 NOTE: THE BASIC SCIENCE PREREQUISITE COURSES LISTED ABOVE MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THE DATE OF

ANTICIPATED ENROLLMENT IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM. Pathophysiology (HTHS 2230) ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 College Writing (ENGL 1010, 2010) ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Intro to Psychology (PSY 1010) .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Principles of Sociology (SOC 1010) ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Public Speaking (COMM 1020 or COMM 1050) ................................................................................................................................ 3 Foundations in Nutrition (HLTH 1020) ................................................................................................................................................ 3 TOTAL PREREQUISITE CREDITS 34-40 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS To earn an AS Degree in Dental Hygiene, all General Education Requirements as established by Weber State University must be met. These include:

✓ Quantitative Literacy, Computer Literacy, and American Institutions Requirements.

✓ 6 additional hrs. of Humanities/Creative Arts; at least 3 of these hrs. must be in Creative Arts.

✓ Use of the Biomedical Science Core series to fulfill the science pre-requisites will require 5 more credit hrs. in Life and Physical

Sciences to fulfill General Education Requirements.

✓ These additional General Education requirements may be taken prior to beginning the dental hygiene program or during your

enrollment in the program AND

✓ Current CPR Certification throughout the program.

Dental Hygiene Program Course Curriculum: Two Years in the Dental Hygiene Program - Associate of Science degree Dental Hygiene major

Semester 1 Fall Semester 13 cr. hrs

Semester 2 Spring Semester 13 cr. hrs

Summer term

optional

Semester 3 Fall Semester 11 cr hrs + BS course = 13 hr

Semester 4 Spring Semester 7 cr hrs + BS courses= 12 hr

DENT 2201 Concepts of Community Dental Health (1 cr) DENT 2205 Head/Neck & Dental Anatomy (2 cr) DENT 2206 Clinical Dental Hygiene I/Radiology Clinic (4 cr) DENT 2207 Dental Hygiene I (3 cr) DENT 2208 Radiology (2 cr) and Radiology lab portion of DENT 2206 DENT 2250 Professional Ethics (1 cr)

DENT 2211 Oral Pathology (3 cr) DENT 2215 Periodontology (2 cr) DENT 2216 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3 cr) DENT 2217 Dental Hygiene II (3 cr) DENT 2235 Dental Medicine I (2 cr)

Stat/Res. Course (3 cr, upper div) Electives

DENT 3305 Dental Medicine II (3 cr) DENT 3336 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4 cr) DENT 3337 Dental Hygiene III (3 cr) DENT 2219 Dental Materials (1 cr)

DENT 3301 Community Dental Hygiene Service Learning lab (1 cr) DENT 3346 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4 cr) DENT 3347 Dental Hygiene IV (2 cr)

BS degree required course:

DENT 4530 Ev. Based DH (2 cr)

BS degree required course:

DENT 4780 (3) Thesis DENT 4890 (2) Adv Community Work Experience

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Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene Prerequisite course: basic research methodology course (upper division, SI, 3 cr) is required. A total of seven additional Dental Science (DENT) cr hrs. are required: • DENT 4530 Principles of Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice (2 cr) • DENT 4780SI Baccalaureate Thesis (3 cr)

DENT 4890 Advanced Clinical or Community Cooperative Work Experience (2 cr)

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Notea:. 1= introduced, 2 = emphasized, 3 = mastered

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D. Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment

DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM COURSES AND EVALUATION DOCUMENTS*

Semester 1: First Year Fall Semester DENT 2201 Didactic Concepts of Community Oral Health Bossenberger DENT 2205 Didactic Head/Neck/Dental Anatomy Perry DENT 2206 Clinic/Lab Clinical Dental Hygiene I/Rad Costley/Wold DENT 2207 Didactic Dental Hygiene I Costley DENT 2208 Didactic Radiology Wold DENT 2250 Didactic Professional Ethics McConaughy

Semester 2: First Year Spring Semester DENT 2211 Didactic Oral Pathology Perry DENT 2215 Didactic Periodontology McConaughy DENT 2216 Clinic Clinical Dental Hygiene II Costley DENT 2217 Didactic Dental Hygiene II Costley DENT 2235 Didactic Dental Medicine I Naylor Semester 3: Second Year Fall Semester DENT 2219 Didactic/Lab Dental Materials Naylor/Costley DENT 3305 Didactic/Lab Dental Medicine II Naylor/Perry DENT 3336 Clinic Clinical Dental Hygiene III Alexander DENT 3337 Didactic Dental Hygiene III Alexander DENT 4530 Didactic Evidence-based DH Practice McConaughy Semester 4: Second Year Spring Semester DENT 3301 Didactic/Lab Community Service Learning Bossenberger DENT 3346 Clinic Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Alexander DENT 3347 Didactic Dental Hygiene IV Alexander DENT 4780 Didactic Baccalaureate Thesis McConaughy DENT 4890 Didactic/Lab Advanced Comm/Clinic Wk Exp Bossenberger

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On file: Dr. Ezekiel R Dumke College of Health Professions Dental Hygiene Department Office *Syllabi and modules containing learning objectives are available *Artifacts that show a range of student’s accomplishments are available

Assessment: Academic Standards Students will be evaluated and receive academic grades in all clinical and non-clinical courses. General education and prerequisite courses that are required within the dental hygiene curriculum must have an academic grade assigned by the university and all grades must be posted on the student’s transcript. Credit/non-credit course completion is accepted for DENT 2250 Professional Ethics and DENT 3301 Community Service Learning Lab only. All courses must be passed with a “C” grade or better, a “C-“is not acceptable. The student’s percent earned in each course is accompanied by the following course/examination grade. This is the recognized standard within the program for all courses.

A 95-100 B- 80-83 A- 90- 94 C+ 77-79 B+ 87-89 C 75-76 B 84-86 74 and below; non-pass

Students who receive below 75% in any course may not be allowed to continue in the program and will either be; 1) required to repeat the course or 2) be dismissed from the Dental Hygiene Program for unsatisfactory academic performance. If the student is dismissed, the student will need to re-apply to the Dental Hygiene program for acceptance to begin the program again, if they so desire. The student will not be given special consideration for re-acceptance or re-admittance.

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E. Evidence of Learning: General Education Courses The Dental Hygiene Department does not officer any General Education courses

F. Evidence of Learning: Courses within the Major

E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2201 Concepts of Community Dental Health (Major course) Program Learning Goal The specific goals of the dental hygiene program are to provide students with the (Goals 1-6)

Measurable Learning Outcome Students will…

Method of Measurement Direct and Indirect Measures*

Findings Linked to Learning Outcomes

Interpretation of Findings

Action Plan/Use of Results

Goal 1: Necessary biophysical, psychosocial and dental hygiene knowledge requisite for a comprehensive understanding of dental hygiene practice

•Describe the history and progress of the nation’s department of public health and dental public health •Report on the outcomes and findings of the Surgeon’s General Report on Oral Health in America: Defining Challenges for the Future (2000)

Measure 1: in class written quizzes (1 per topic) and in-class discussion

Measure 1: 95% of students scored 80% or better on all quizzes

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and application to dental hygiene practice scenarios

Measure 1: No curricular or pedagogical changes needed at this time

Measure 2: Dental Hygiene National Board Examination scores (comprehensive written examination)

Measure 2: Students passed the community dental health section/questions on the National Board Exam

Measure 2: Students demonstrate mastery in external examinations


Measure 3: Group Project: develop a community dental health program and present their plan in class, submit a written paper

Measure 3: Students pass the semester course project and presentation at a score of 75% or better

Measure 3: Students demonstrate knowledge mastery on internal examinations


Goal 2: The technical skills, both fundamental and advanced, essential to the practice of dental hygiene

•Demonstrate a working knowledge of the U.S. Dental Care Delivery and Managed Care systems and identify those programs at the state


Measure 1: Students passed the community dental health section/questions



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level that are in place to aid in access to dental health care

on the National Board Exam

Goal 3: The reasoning and judgment skills necessary to engage in problem-solving behavior

•Identify a community dental health issue, plan and organize the implementation of a program to address the issue, implement the program and evaluate the program’s outcomes and identify strategies for improvements

Measure 1: Students were required to develop a community dental health program and present their plan in class

Measure 1: All students demonstrated competence and appropriate knowledge of community dental health program development , implementation, assessment and evaluation

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence; judgment, reasoning and appropriate problem-solving skills






Goal 4: The theoretical bases, research and communication skills, necessary for the acquisition, advancement and dissemination of dental hygiene knowledge

•Demonstrate a working knowledge of the U.S. Dental Care Delivery and Managed Care systems and identify those programs at the state level that are in place to aid in access to dental health care

Measure 1: In-class written quizzes (3 per semester), quick-write assignments and in-class discussion

Measure 1: All students scored 90% or better on quizzes

Measure 1: (Ex. Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and application to dental hygiene practice scenarios


Measure 2: Dental Hygiene National Board Examination scores




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(comprehensive written examination)


Measure 3: Students are required to develop a community dental health program and present their plan in class

Measure 3: Students pass the course assignments and presentation at a score of 75% or better

Measure 3: Students demonstrate knowledge mastery on internal presentation of topic projects


Goal 5: The leadership and initiative capabilities essential for assuming roles of responsibility within the dental hygiene profession and society

Learning Outcome •Demonstrate a working knowledge of the U.S. Dental Care Delivery and Managed Care systems and identify those programs at the state level that are in place to aid in access to dental health care •Identify a community dental health issue, plan and organize the implementation of a program to address the issue, implement the program and evaluate the program=s outcomes and identify strategies for improvements









Goal 6: The moral habitude requisite for the effective performance of responsibilities within

•Identify a community dental health issue, plan and organize the implementation of a program to address the issue, implement the program

Measure 1: Dental Hygiene National Board Examination scores




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dental hygiene practice and within society

and evaluate the program’s outcomes and identify strategies for improvements

(comprehensive written examination)


E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2205 Head and Neck Anatomy (Major course)

Program Learning Goal The specific goals of the dental hygiene program are to provide students with the (Goals 1-6)







•be able to identify the normal dentition and its anatomical landmarks • properly label a human skull and be able to support or justify the labeling in an oral presentation to the instructor •Answer questions concerning the different sections discussed in anatomy class

Measure 1: Students will be able to identify the normal dentition and its anatomical landmarks

Measure 1: The majority of the class accomplished the goal by achieving a 90% or greater score

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and interpretation skills


Measure 2: Score earned by proper identification of structures and answering questions correctly


Measure 2: Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and interpretation skills. Students showed mastery of labeling the model human skull


Measure 3: Students will take 5 test throughout the semester concerning the different sections taught Midterm and Final Examination (Chitester)

Measure 3: All tests are given on the CANVAS internet delivery system. Students passed examinations at 88% or higher combined score

Measure 3: Students demonstrate knowledge mastery on internal examinations.

Measure 3: Based on the results of a few questions asked in the test some questions were modified to be clearer, and some questions were removed from the tests.

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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2205 Head and Neck Anatomy (Major course) Program Learning Goal The specific goals of the dental hygiene program are to provide students with the (Goals 1-6)







•Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of head and neck and dental anatomy


Measure 1: Students passed the head and neck and dental anatomy section/questions on the National Board Exam



Measure 2: Successfully pass sequential clinical courses that follow this course

Measure 2: Students use course knowledge in clinical courses

Measure 2: Students demonstrated competence; transfer of knowledge into advanced dental hygiene courses



•Identify anatomy of the head and neck and dental anatomy as related to common anomalies

Measure 1: Successfully pass sequential clinical courses that follow this course

Measure 1: All students demonstrated appropriate knowledge of head, neck and dental anatomy

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence; judgment, reasoning , appropriate fundamental problem-solving skills



Measure 2: Students passed the anatomy section/questions on the National Board Exam



Goal 4: The theoretical bases, research and communication skills, necessary for the acquisition, advancement and

Learning Outcome • Students will identify structures associated with cranial anatomy by naming labeled items on a lab type test and answering any posed questions on the subjects

Measure 1: In-class written quizzes and in-class discussion

Measure 1: All students scored 88% or better on quizzes

Measure 1: (Ex. Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and application to fundamental dental hygiene


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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2205 Head and Neck Anatomy (Major course) Program Learning Goal The specific goals of the dental hygiene program are to provide students with the (Goals 1-6)






dissemination of dental hygiene knowledge





Measure 3: Six examinations throughout the semester (Chitester)

Measure 3: Students passed computer- delivered examinations at a score of 88% or better combined scores

Measure 3: Students demonstrate knowledge mastery on internal examinations



• Students will identify anatomical structures associated with cranial and dental anatomy related to dental hygiene practice

Measure 1: Class written quizzes (1 per topic) and in-class discussion with free-write exercises

Measure 1: All students passes quizzes and writing assignments at 90% or better

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and application to dental hygiene practice scenarios

Measure 1: Faculty to include review of transfer in all related courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next review





Goal 6: The moral habitude requisite for the effective performance of responsibilities within dental hygiene practice and within society

• answer comprehensive questions concerning the topics/sections presented in anatomy class





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F. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2206 Clinical Dental Hygiene I (Major course)

Program Learning Goal

The specific goals of the

dental hygiene program are to

provide students with the

(Goals 1-6)

Measurable Learning Outcome

Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked

to Learning

Outcomes

Interpretation

of Findings

Action Plan/Use of

Results

Goal 1: Necessary

biophysical, psychosocial and

dental hygiene knowledge

requisite for a comprehensive

understanding of dental

hygiene practice

•Understand the concepts of infection control

measures during patient treatment.

•Understand the difference between normal and

unhealthy tissues and how to formulate a dental

hygiene diagnosis specific to the patients’ needs

Measure 1:

Satisfactorily complete

Process Evaluations

(PE) that outline

specific skills

necessary for dental

hygiene practice

Measure 1: All

but one students

successfully

passed PE’s by

second attempt.

(passed on 3rd

attempt)

Measure 1:

Students

successfully

demonstrated

fundamental

competence

Measure 1: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes

needed at this time.

Goal 2: The technical skills,

both fundamental and

advanced, essential to the

practice of dental hygiene

•Follow proper infection control standards

during patient treatment.

•Correctly assess and record vitals, health

histories, head and neck exams, and oral exams,

and dental and periodontal exams.

•Identify healthy and unhealthy tissues.

•Teach the etiology and prevention of dental

disease to a dental hygiene peer/patient

•Demonstrate hand instrumentation using a

variety of instruments while using proper body

ergonomics

Measure 1: Direct

observation of skills;

evaluated on Taleval®

computerized

evaluation system.

Measure 1: All

students

successfully

demonstrated

technical skills.

Measure 1:

Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence

Measure 1:

No curricular or

pedagogical changes


Measure 2:

Demonstration of PE’s

pertaining to patient

treatment

Measure 2: All

students

successfully

passed off

pertinent PE’s by

the second try.

Measure 2:

Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence

Measure 2: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


Goal 3: The reasoning and

judgment skills necessary to

engage in problem-solving

behavior

•Formulate the dental hygiene diagnosis and

treatment plans specific to the patients’ needs

taking into consideration the patient’s

physiologic and psychological levels and

readiness to learn.

•Relate the oral hygiene diagnosis to the patient

in such a way as to motivate change.

Measure 1:

Answer questions on

the Process Evaluation

(PE).

Measure 1: All

students

successfully

passed PE’s by

second attempt.

Measure 1:

Students

demonstrated

competence

Measure 1: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


Measure 2: Direct

observation of

problem-solving skills

as outlined on the

Process Evaluations.

Measure 2: All

students

demonstrated

problem-solving

skills

Measure 2:

Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence

Measure 2: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


Goal 4: The theoretical bases,

research and communication

skills, necessary for the

acquisition, advancement and

•Engage the patient in the educational process

related to improving health.

Measure 1: PE’s

pertaining to oral

hygiene instruction

Measure 1: All

students

successfully

passed pertinent

Measure 1:

Students

successfully

Measure 1: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


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E.

F. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2206 Clinical Dental Hygiene I (Major course)



dental hygiene program are to

provide students with the

(Goals 1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked

to Learning

Outcomes

Interpretation

of Findings

Action Plan/Use of

Results

dissemination of dental

hygiene knowledge

and prevention of oral

disease.

PE’s by the

second try.

demonstrated

competence;

Goal 5: The leadership and

initiative capabilities essential

for assuming roles of

responsibility within the dental

hygiene profession and society

•Demonstrate professionalism as expected of a

health care professional.

Measure 1:

Attendance,

timeliness,

professional demeanor

towards peers and

instructors.

Measure 1: All

students

successfully

demonstrated

professionalism

Measure 1:

Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence

Measure 1: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


Goal 6: The moral habitude

requisite for the effective

performance of

responsibilities within dental

hygiene practice and within

society

•Create a treatment plan which addresses the

dental hygiene diagnoses, informed consent,

aspects of primary prevention and secondary

prevention, and non-surgical treatment of

periodontal disease.

•Understand and teach etiology of and

prevention of oral disease including periodontal

disease and caries.

Measure 1:

Submission of

completed patient

chart.

Measure 1: All

students

successfully

completed and

turned in a

completed patient

chart.

Measure 1:

Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence.

Measure 1: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


Measure 2: Direct

observation of

student/patient

interactions.

Measure 2: All

students were

observed to act

responsibly

Measure 2:

Students

demonstrated

competence

Measure 2: No

curricular or

pedagogical changes


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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2207 Dental Hygiene I

Program Learning

Goal The specific goals of

the dental hygiene

program are to provide

students with the

(Goals 1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked to

Learning Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings

Action Plan/Use of

Results

Goal 1: Necessary

biophysical,

psychosocial and

dental hygiene

knowledge requisite

for a comprehensive

understanding of

dental hygiene

practice

•Understand the reasons for

infection control measures during

patient treatment.

•Understand the difference

between healthy and unhealthy

tissues and how to formulate a

dental hygiene diagnosis specific

to the patients’ needs; -Understand

the importance of accurate health

histories, head and neck exams,

and oral exams, dental and

periodontal exams, healthy vs.

unhealthy tissues, the etiology and

prevention of dental disease.

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz

Measure 1: students

scored an average of 85%

or better

Measure 1: Students

successfully demonstrated

understanding.

Measure 1: No curricular

or pedagogical changes


Measure 2:

Summative Exam

Measure 2: students


or better.

Measure 2: Students


understanding



needed at this time. Measure 3:Case

Study

Measure 3: All students

turned in a comprehensive

case study.

Measure 3: Students


understanding



needed at this time. Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

laboratory setting

Measure 4: Students

transferred classroom

learning to actual patient

treatment.


demonstrated

transformative learning




Goal 2: The technical

skills, both

fundamental and

advanced, essential to

the practice of dental

hygiene

•Understand the parts and uses of

basic dental hygiene instruments.

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz



or better

Measure 1: Students


fundamental competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam

Measure 2: students


or better.

Measure 2: Students


understanding



needed at this time. Measure 3: Direct

observation-

Instrumentation on a

typodont (dental

model)

Measure 3: Students were

observed to show

understanding of basics of

instrumentation on a

typodont (dental model)

Measure 3: Students


understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students



treatment.


demonstrated

transformative learning




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Program Learning


the dental hygiene


students with the

(Goals 1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked to

Learning Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings

Action Plan/Use of

Results

Goal 3: The reasoning

and judgment skills

necessary to engage in

problem-solving

behavior

•Formulate a dental hygiene

diagnosis and treatment plan

specific to a patients’ needs taking

into consideration the patient’s

physiologic and psychological

levels and readiness to learn.

•Relate the oral hygiene diagnosis

to the patient in such a way as to

motivate change.

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz



or better

Measure 1: Students


competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam;

written final exam

Measure 2: students


or better.

Measure 2: Students


understanding




Study



case study.

Measure 3: Students


understanding



needed at this time. Goal 4: The theoretical

bases, research and

communication skills,

necessary for the

acquisition,

advancement and

dissemination of

dental hygiene

knowledge

•Engage the patient in the

educational process related to

improving health.

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz



or better

Measure 1: Students


competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam;

written final exam

Measure 2: students


or better.

Measure 2: Students


understanding




Study



case study.

Measure 3: Students


understanding



needed at this time. Goal 5: The leadership

and initiative

capabilities essential

for assuming roles of

responsibility within

the dental hygiene

profession and society

•Create a Case Study with a

cohort.

Measure 1: Direct

observation of

student/peer

interactions.


were observed to perform

responsibilities within

dental hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Students


competence;




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Program Learning


the dental hygiene


students with the

(Goals 1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked to

Learning Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings

Action Plan/Use of

Results

Goal 6: The moral

habitude requisite for

the effective

performance of


dental hygiene

practice and within

society

•Demonstrate professionalism as

expected of a health care

professional.

Measure 1:

Attendance,

timeliness,

professional

appearance and

demeanor towards

peers and instructors.


demonstrated

professionalism

Measure 1: Students


competence in

professionalism




Measure 2: Student

success in clinical

settings.

Measure 2: Students



treatment.


demonstrated

transformative learning.




E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2208 Radiology & Lab Section in 2206 Radiology (Major course)





Interpretation of Findings Action Plan/Use of Results

Goal 1: Necessary biophysical, psychosocial and dental hygiene knowledge requisite

•Demonstrate knowledge of radiologic principles & related and practices to a minimum 80% level of proficiency

Measure 1: Seven examinations on Chi-tester; required to demonstrate

Measure 1: 100% of students passed the examinations

Measure 1: Students successfully mastered the course material


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for a comprehensive understanding of dental hygiene practice

knowledge and competency

Measure 2: National Board Examination scores

Measure 2: Students successfully pass the radiology section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average


Measure 2: No changes needed at this time


•Demonstrate & perform required fundamental & advanced technical skills in radiography are completed in lab section of DENT2206

Measure 1: Students were required to successfully expose & process a stated minimum number of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic images

Measure 1: All students passed; completed the required number of acceptable radiographic images

Measure 1: Students successfully completed the course requirements


Measure 2: Students were required to complete a practical exam, demonstrating independent thinking and skill performance

Measure 2: All students successfully completed the practical examination

Measure 2: Students completed the requirement



• (Demonstrate & perform required fundamental & advanced technical skills in radiography are completed in lab section of DENT2206) This goal required

Measure 1: Students were required to successfully expose & process the

Measure 1: All students completed the required number of images to pass the course

Measure 1: Students successfully completed the course requirements


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problem-solving behavior and independent skill demonstration by individual students

minimum number of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic images

Measure 2: Students were required to complete a practical exam, demonstrating independent thinking and skill performance

Measure 2: All students successfully completed the practical examination




• review their laboratory radiographs with their faculty

Measure 1: Objective tests, oral explanation & successful student demonstration

Measure 1: Students successfully passed course exams/National Board Exam; completed process evaluations in lab

Measure 1: Students are successfully prepared


Measure 2: National Board Examination scores, Western Regional Examination for Dental Hygiene

Measure 2: Students successfully pass the radiology section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average, successful on WREB exam



Goal 5: The leadership and initiative capabilities essential for assuming roles of responsibility within

• perform clinical skills with proficiency equivalent to entry level practitioner

Measure 1: Process evaluations for techniques & clinical evaluation competencies

Measure 1: Students successfully complete 100% of the minimum number of process evaluations (or

Measure 1: Students successfully complete these evaluations


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the dental hygiene profession and society

repeat to ensure minimum competency)


Measure 2: Students successfully pass the radiology section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average, successful on WREB exam

Measure 2: Students demonstrate mastery in external examinations to qualify for professional licensure



• utilize precautions to protect patients & operators from x-ray hazards and select appropriate radiographs for patient exposure

Measure 1: Objective tests, oral explanation & successful student demonstration and evaluation spanning entire program; adherence to professional code in Student Handbook

Measure 1: Students successfully passed course exams/National Board Exam; completed process evaluations in lab

Measure 1: Students are successfully prepared and qualified for professional licensure as a dental hygienist


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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2211 Oral Pathology (Major course)







• identify and discuss various pathologic changes • identify structures and pathology associated with the human skull (mandible and maxilla) by naming diseases and associated changes associated with the osteology of the oral region •identify and discuss various pathology associated with the soft tissues of the oral cavity •identify structures and pathology associated with the soft tissue of the oral cavity and answer any questions related to the various diseases or concerns •identify and discuss various pathologic conditions associated with the salivary glands and other miscellaneous diseases

Measure 1: Score earned by proper identification of diseases on a visual presentation (photographs/slide images) and answering various questions posed to the class


Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated interpretation skills


Measure 2: National Board Examination scores. Score earned by proper identification of diseases seen on a visual presentation and answering questions posed to the class. Students will take four examinations

Measure 2: Students successfully pass the oral pathology section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average. The majority of the class accomplished the goal by achieving a 90% or greater score. All tests are administered in class during the assigned course hour. Test 1-4, 50 points each All students passed with an 85% or higher combined score

Measure 2: Students demonstrate mastery in external examinations. All students successfully demonstrated a high level of knowledge in topic areas.


Measure 1: Measure 1: Measure 1: Measure 1:

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•Demonstrate & perform required fundamental & skills and knowledge in oral pathology

Students were required to successfully complete all examinations

All students passed with an 85% or higher combined score

Students successfully completed the course examination requirements

No changes needed at this time

Measure 2: Students were required to complete a practical in-class exam, demonstrating independent thinking and skill performance

Measure 2: All students successfully completed the practical examinations




•Demonstrate & present with an assigned peer group; Four subjects from the course topics with the goal of improving the understanding of peers; demonstrating problem-solving behavior and communication skills

Measure 1: Students were required to participate in a peer group

Measure 1: All students completed the presentations

Measure 1: Students successfully completed the course assignment


Measure 2: Students were required to complete a presentation, demonstrating independent thinking and skill performance

Measure 2: All students successfully demonstrated mastery of communication skills



Goal 4: The theoretical bases, research and communication skills, necessary for the acquisition, advancement and

• review their presentation critique with faculty

Measure 1: Objective tests, oral explanation & successful student demonstration

Measure 1: Students successfully passed course exams/National Board Exam; completed

Measure 1: Students are successfully prepared


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dissemination of dental hygiene knowledge

Measure 2: National Board Examination scores, Western Regional Examination for Dental Hygiene (WREB)

Measure 2: Students successfully pass the oral pathology section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average, successful on WREB examination




• perform clinical skills with proficiency equivalent to entry level practitioner

Measure 1: Process evaluations for techniques & clinical evaluation competencies

Measure 1: Students successfully complete 100% of the minimum number of process evaluations (or repeat to demonstrate competency)

Measure 1: Students successfully complete these evaluations



Measure 2: Students successfully pass the oral pathology section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average, successful on WREB exam national average

Measure 2: Students demonstrate mastery in external examinations to qualify for professional licensure


Goal 6: The moral habitude requisite for the effective performance of responsibilities within dental hygiene

• utilize appropriate exposure control and precautions to protect patients & operators from cross-contamination during patient treatment

Measure 1: Objective tests, oral explanation & successful student demonstration and evaluation spanning

Measure 1: Students successfully passed course exams/National Board Exam; completed

Measure 1: Students are successfully prepared and qualified for professional licensure as a dental hygienist


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practice and within society

entire program; adherence to professional code in Student Handbook

E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2215 Periodontology (Major course)







•Demonstrate knowledge of periodontal principles & practices related to periodontal health, disease & treatment

Measure 1: Three major examinations on Chi-tester were required to demonstrate competency

Measure 1: 100% of students passed the examinations at or above 90% average




Measure 2: Students successfully passed the periodontology section/questions in the National Board Exam above the national average



Goal 2: The technical skills, both fundamental and advanced, essential to

Demonstrate knowledge of periodontal principles & practices related to periodontal health, disease & treatment

Measure 1: Three major examinations on Chi-tester were required




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the practice of dental hygiene

to demonstrate competency






Measure 1: Three exams (Chitester) to demonstrate competency









• complete & present a group project germane to contemporary research on periodontal diseases or therapies

Measure 1: Formal presentation of assignment (written assignment criteria & rubric are used in the evaluation)

Measure 1: All students successfully participated and completed the assignment

Measure 1: Students successfully completed the assignment

Measure 1: No changes needed at this times

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• acquire the knowledge, competence and professional commitment to provide the highest quality of dental hygiene care

Measure 1: Three major examinations on Chi-tester were required to demonstrate competency






Measure 2: Students demonstrate mastery in external examinations as a process to become licensed to practice dental hygiene



• acquire the knowledge, competence and professional commitment to provide the highest quality of dental hygiene care

Measure 1: Clinical evaluation system: TalEval® system

Measure 1: Students demonstrated competency through clinical score - pass

Measure 1: fundament clinical skill competency was demonstrated at this time


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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2216 Clinical Dental Hygiene II

Program Learning

Goal

The specific goals of

the dental hygiene


students with the (Goals

1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked to

Learning Outcomes


Goal 1: Necessary

biophysical,

psychosocial and dental

hygiene knowledge

requisite for a

comprehensive


hygiene practice

Treat a variety of patients in the

dental hygiene clinical setting

Measure 1: Direct

observation of skills

& scoring on

computer (TalEval®

system).

Measure 1: students

demonstrated

comprehensive

understanding and skills

of dental hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Students


understanding and skills.





skills, both fundamental

and advanced, essential

to the practice of dental

hygiene

Follow proper infection control

standards during patient

treatment.

Correctly take and record vitals,

health histories, head and neck

exams, and oral exams, and dental

and periodontal exams. Identify

healthy vs. unhealthy tissues.

Teach the etiology and prevention

of dental disease.

Demonstrate hand

instrumentation using a variety of

instruments while using prober

ergonomics.

Measure 1: Direct


& scoring on

computer (TalEval®

system).

Measure 1: All but one

student successfully

demonstrated technical

skills.

Measure 1: Students


competence

Measure 1:

No curricular or

pedagogical changes


Measure 2:

Demonstration of

PE’s pertaining to

patient treatment

Measure 2: All but one

student successfully

passed off pertinent PE’s

by the second try.

Measure 2: Students


competence





and judgment skills


problem-solving

behavior

Formulate the dental hygiene

diagnosis and treatment plans

specific to the patients’ needs

taking into consideration the

patient’s physiologic and

psychological levels and

readiness to learn.

Measure 1: Direct


& scoring on

computer (TalEval®

system).



problem-solving behavior

Measure 1: Students


competence




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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2216 Clinical Dental Hygiene II

Program Learning

Goal

The specific goals of

the dental hygiene


students with the (Goals

1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked to

Learning Outcomes


Relate the oral hygiene diagnosis


motivate change.

Goal 4: The theoretical

bases, research and


necessary for the

acquisition,

advancement and

dissemination of dental

hygiene knowledge

Engage the patient in the


improving health.

Measure 1: Direct


pertaining to oral

hygiene instruction

and prevention of

oral disease& scoring

on computer

(TalEval® system).


demonstrated skills

pertaining to

communication of and

dissemination of proper

oral care and prevention

of oral disease.

Measure 1: Students


competence;




Goal 5: The leadership

and initiative

capabilities essential for

assuming roles of

responsibility within

the dental hygiene


Demonstrate professionalism as


professional.

Measure 1:

Attendance,

timeliness,

professional

appearance &

demeanor towards

peers and instructors



professionalism.

Measure 1: Students


competence




Goal 6: The moral

habitude requisite for

the effective

performance of


dental hygiene practice

and within society

Create treatment plans which

address the dental hygiene

diagnoses, informed consent,

aspects of primary prevention and

secondary prevention, and non-

surgical treatment of periodontal

disease for a variety of patients.

Understand and teach etiology of

and prevention of oral disease

including periodontal disease and

caries.

Measure 1:

Submission of

completed patient

chart.


successfully completed

and turned in patient

charts.

Measure 1: Students


competence.




Measure 2: Direct

observation of

student/patient

interactions.


were observed to perform


dental hygiene practice.

Measure 2: Students


competence.




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dental hygiene program

are to provide students

with the (Goals 1-6)


Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*

Findings Linked to Learning

Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


Goal 1: Necessary

biophysical,


hygiene knowledge

requisite for a

comprehensive


hygiene practice

-Understand the effect of diet on

total health, the effect of

fluorides on dental health, dental

hygiene care for the life span

and application of disease

implications for dental hygiene

care

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz

Measure 1: students scored

an average of 85% or better

Measure 1: Students

demonstrated

understanding.




Measure 2:

Summative Exam


an average of 88% or better.

Measure 2: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3:Case

Study- Diet Analysis


completed a dietary analysis

on a patient in clinic

Measure 3: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students



treatment.

Measure 4: All

students

demonstrated

transformative

learning

Measure 4: No

curricular or pedagogical

changes needed at this

time.





hygiene

Understand basic periodontal

and ultrasonic instrumentation,

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz


scored an average of 85% or

better

Measure 1: Students

demonstrated

competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam



Measure 2: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3: Direct

observation- student

success in patient

treatment


observed to understand the

basics of instrumentation on

a patient in clinic

Measure 3: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students



treatment.

Measure 4: All

students

demonstrated

transformative

learning

Measure 4: No



time.

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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings



and judgment skills


problem-solving

behavior

Complete a dental hygiene

diagnosis and treatment plan

specific to a patients’ needs

taking into consideration the

patient’s physiologic and

psychological levels and

readiness to learn.

Relate the oral hygiene diagnosis


motivate change.

Measure 1: Weekly

quizzes



better

Measure 1: Students

demonstrated

competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam



Measure 2: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3:Case

Study


completed a comprehensive

dietary analysis on a patient

in clinic

Measure 3: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students



treatment.

Measure 4: All

students

demonstrated

transformative

learning

Measure 4: No



time.


bases, research and


necessary for the

acquisition, advancement

and dissemination of

dental hygiene

knowledge



improving health.

Measure 1: Weekly

quiz



better

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam



Measure 2: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3:Case

Study



dietary analysis on a patient

in clinic

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic &

scoring on computer

(Taleval® clinical

evaluation system)

Measure 4: Students



treatment.

Measure 4: All

students demonstrated

transformative

learning




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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings



and initiative capabilities

essential for assuming

roles of responsibility

within the dental hygiene


Create a Table Clinic

presentation as part of a small

peer group.

Measure 1: Direct

observation of

student/peer

interactions.

Measure 1: All students were

observed to perform


hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence




Goal 6: The moral

habitude requisite for the

effective performance of



and within society



professional.

Measure 1:

Attendance,

timeliness,

professional

demeanor towards

peers and instructors



professionalism

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence.




E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2219 Dental Materials







Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


Goal 1: Necessary

biophysical,


hygiene knowledge

requisite for a

comprehensive


hygiene practice

- be able to understand the

mechanical and chemical

properties of dental materials,

and the utilization of dental

materials in a general dental

practice

-Describe the history associated

with dental materials and the

Measure 1: Computer

delivered Exam 1

(Chitester)

Measure 1: Students

successfully passed this

exam.

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

knowledge




Measure 2: Computer

delivered Exam 2

(Chitester)

Measure 2: Students


exam.

Measure 2: Students

successfully

demonstrated

knowledge at a high

level of knowledge




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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


need for continual development

of new materials.

-Students will identify current

dental materials, and how they

are utilized.

-Associate the advantages and

disadvantages of specific

materials.

-Select a material appropriate for

the treatment.

Measure 3: Computer

delivered Exam 3

(Chitester)

Measure 3: Students


exam.

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding



needed at this time





hygiene

- demonstrate a comprehensive


materials: Select all the materials

that would sufficiently meet the

requirements of indicated

treatment

- demonstrate their knowledge

and the fundamental use of

dental materials.

Measure 1: Group

discussions,

pertaining to various

patient treatment

plans



better

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

knowledge




Measure 2:

Demonstrate a

working knowledge

of materials and their

use; participate in

laboratory

experiences


completed the assignments

associated with each lab. Outcomes are based on a pass

or fail measure

Measure 2: Students

successfully

participated and

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3: Direct


success in laboratory

experience


observed during patient

treatment through their

communication with their

patient relative to dental

materials (TalEval® clinical

evaluation system)

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students

transferred classroom and

Measure 4: All





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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


laboratory learning to

patient treatment.

transformative

learning


and judgment skills


problem-solving

behavior

- demonstrate their knowledge

and the fundamental use of

dental materials

Measure 1: National

Board Examination

scores, Western

Regional

Examination for

Dental Hygiene


passed National and regional

examination sections/topics

related to dental materials

and clinical patient treatment

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

knowledge




Measure 2: Course

written examinations



Measure 2: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3: Dental

Materials Laboratory

Experiences


participated in laboratory

exercises and satisfactorily

completed lab projects

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students

transferred classroom and

laboratory experiences and

learning to clinical patient

treatment.

Measure 4: All


transformative

learning





bases, research and


necessary for the



dental hygiene

knowledge



knowledge and function of

dental materials

Measure 1: National

Board Examination

scores, Western

Regional

Examination for

Dental Hygiene


passed National and regional

examination sections/topics

related to dental materials

and clinical patient treatment

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

knowledge and skills




Measure 2:

Summative Exam



Measure 2: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


Measure 3: Dental

Materials Laboratory

Experiences


participated in laboratory

exercises

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

Measure 4: Students



experiences.

Measure 4: All


transformative

learning










Participate in Laboratory

experiences

Measure 1: Direct

observation of

student/peer

interactions.


observed to perform


hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence;




Goal 6: The moral

habitude requisite for the

effective performance of



and within society



professional in a laboratory and

clinical setting.

Measure 1:

Attendance,

timeliness,

professional

appearance and

demeanor towards

peers and instructors.



professionalism.

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence.




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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2235 Dental Medicine I







Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


Goal 1: Necessary

biophysical,


hygiene knowledge

requisite for a

comprehensive


hygiene practice

- review the anatomy and

physiology associated with

specific pathological disorders.

Students will review the body

systems associated with drug:

absorption, distribution,

metabolism, and excretion

- utilize hand-outs to label the

primary anatomy associated with

each body system.

- complete flow charts that

associate the disorder with the

associated physiology.

- understand the absorption,

distribution, metabolism and

excretion of drugs.

Measure 1: Exam 1

(Chitester) computer

delivered

Measure 1: The class

successfully passed this exam

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding.




Measure 2: Exam 2

(Chitester) computer

delivered



Measure 2: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3: Students

will review case

history reports to

recognize disease, the

associated

medications, and the

current medical

treatment options

Measure 3: The class

successfully completed this

assignment

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Students

will utilize the

patients’ medical

history to determine

the need for antibiotic

premedication prior

to dental treatment

Measure 4: Students



treatment.

Measure 4: All


transformative

learning








hygiene

- identify specific medical

disorders, the medications

associated with the disorder, the

side effects, and interaction with

any other medications the patient

is taking.

- implement the procedures

necessary to gain all pertinent

Measure 1: Weekly

quizzes



better

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence




Measure 2: Role play

assignment, as a

small group, create

a checklist, and

establish protocol for



Measure 2: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding and




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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings


information prior formulating a

treatment plan.

communicating with

other professionals

positive

communication skills

Measure 3: Direct


success in patient

treatment


observed and evaluated on

their use of health history

review and understanding

Measure 3: Students

successfully

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 4: Student

success in clinic

(Taleval®

computerized clinical

evaluation system)

Measure 4: Students



treatment.

Measure 4: All


transformative

learning





and judgment skills


problem-solving

behavior

- implement the procedures

necessary to gain all pertinent

information prior formulating a

treatment plan.

Measure 1: Direct


success in patient

treatment



better

Measure 1: Students

demonstrated

competence




Measure 2:

Summative Exam



Measure 2: Students

demonstrated

understanding




Measure 3: Student

success in clinic

(Taleval® clinical

evaluation system)

Measure 3: Students



treatment.

Measure 3: All


transformative

learning





bases, research and


necessary for the



dental hygiene

knowledge

Students will role play, to help

the group as a whole, establish a

checklist, and establish protocol

for communicating with other

professionals.

Measure 1: Direct


success in patient

treatment



better

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence




Measure 2: Student

success in clinic

(Taleval® clinical

evaluation system)

Measure 2: Students



treatment.

Measure 2: All


transformative

learning




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Students will…

Method of

Measurement

Direct and Indirect

Measures*


Outcomes

Interpretation of

Findings








Students will role play, to help

the group as a whole, establish

a checklist, and establish

protocol for communicating with

other professionals.

Use skills for communication

with peers, faculty, patients and

professionals

Measure 1: Direct

observation of

student/peer

interactions. Direct


success in patient

treatment (TalEval®

clinical evaluation

system)


observed to perform


hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Students

successfully

demonstrated

competence





Demonstrate professionalism as expected of a health care professional.

Measure 1: Direct observation- student success in patient treatment Attendance, timeliness, professional demeanor towards patients, peers, faculty and staff.

Measure 1: All students successfully demonstrated professionalism.

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence.

Measure 1: No curricular or pedagogical changes needed at this time.

E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 2250 Professional Ethics







Goal 1: Necessary biophysical, psychosocial and dental hygiene knowledge requisite for

•Define professionalism, identify components of professional code of ethics, cultural competency, and major

Measure 1: In-class or on-line discussion writing assignments, class participation

Measure 1: 100% of students completed the assignments & participate in on-line writing

Measure 1: Students successfully completed course participation,


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a comprehensive understanding of dental hygiene practice

issues of equity within the oral health professions

requirements, class quizzes

discussions & successful completion of quizzes

materials & assignments

Measure 2: National Board Examination scores, WREB process of care examination

Measure 2: Students successfully passed the ethics section/questions on the National Board Exam above the national average




Measure 1: Students were required to complete ethical dilemma using a decision making model & present to peers in class

Measure 1: Successful completion of assignment




•identify ethical dilemmas; identify and use formal/informal ethical decision making processes

Measure 1: Students were required to complete ethical dilemma using a decision making model & present to peers in class





• prepare written understanding & awareness of ethical issues through completion of written assignment

Measure 1: All students completed assignment to minimum content & writing specifications (rubric used)

Measure 1: All students successfully completed the assignment

Measure 1: Students completed the assignment


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• identify State laws and rules regulating the practice of dental hygiene

Measure 1: Students download the State Practice Act/Rules and were required to identify specific sections applicable to the regulation and practice of dental hygiene

Measure 1: Students demonstrate knowledge through quizzes and discussions regarding regulation and practice of dental hygiene

Measure 1: Students participated fully and have fundamental understanding



• prepare written understanding & awareness of ethical issues through completion of written assignment

Measure 1: All students completed assignment to minimum content & writing specifications (rubric used)

Measure 1: All students successfully completed the assignment

Measure 1: Students completed the assignment


E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 3305 Dental Medicine II






Goal 1: Necessary biophysical, psychosocial and dental hygiene knowledge requisite for a comprehensive understanding of

-be able to identify anatomy in regards to anesthesia of the maxillary and mandibular regions; Students will identify anatomical structures associated with the administration of dental local anesthesia

Measure 1: Exam 1 -Identifying structures

Measure 1: The majority of the class accomplished to goal by achieving a 88% or greater score

Measure 1: Students demonstrated understanding.


Measure 2: administer local anesthesia to peer-

Measure 2: The class completed requirements

Measure 2: Students successfully demonstrated the


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- demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and clinical anesthesia skill; Students will administer local anesthesia to both the maxillary and mandibular regions under the supervision of Clinical Faculty

partner in labs and clinical patients; PEs and (Taleval® clinical evaluation system.

of delivering local anesthesia; all passed.

required local anesthesia injection technique and knowledge in clinical setting

Measure 3: Student success in clinic (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 3: Students transferred classroom learning to clinical patient treatment.

Measure 3: All students demonstrated transformative learning



- demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and clinical anesthesia skill; Students will administer anesthesia to both the maxillary and mandibular regions under the supervision of Clinical Faculty

Measure 1: Students will administer local anesthesia. PE: pass/ fail and Taleval® clinical evaluation system measures

Measure 1: All students scored an average of 75% or better

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence


Measure 2: Summative Exam

Measure 2: students scored an average of 85% or better.

Measure 2: Students successfully demonstrated understanding


Measure 3: Direct observation- Instrumentation on a typodont (dental model)

Measure 3: Students were observed to understand basic instrumentation on a typodont (dental model)



Measure 4: Student success in clinic




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- answer and demonstrate knowledge of course content. - demonstrate proper reasoning for pain control and the associated injections, as well as thorough health history reviews; Students will review health history and note pertinent information with supervising faculty and deliver proper type and technique of local anesthetic

Measure 1: Students take 2 additional exams (Chitester) during semester



A few questions were modified for clarity for future classes.

Measure 2: Student will select proper anesthetic agent and utilize anatomical landmarks for successful delivery of local anesthetic

Students are monitored on all injections by supervising faculty, and are evaluated with process evaluations (PE), using TalEval® clinical grading system

Measure 2: Patient acceptance of local anesthesia administration and proper technique are used to assess individual students abilities


Measure 3: Case Study Report

Measure 3: All students completed a comprehensive case study report




- demonstrate knowledge of course material

Measure 1: Weekly quizzes; various topics through class




Measure 2: Summative Exam

Measure 2: students scored an average of 85% or better.



Measure 3: Case Study Report

Measure 3: All students completed a comprehensive case study.



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-demonstrate responsible behavior in the management of the clinical environment

Measure 1: Direct observation of student/patient/peer/faculty/staff interactions. (TalEval® clinical grading system)

Measure 1: All students were observed to perform responsibly and professionally within the clinical setting during the dental hygiene program experience.




-demonstrate professionalism as expected of a health care professional.

Measure 1: Attendance, timeliness, professional behavior & demeanor towards peers and instructors.(TalEval® clinical grading system)

Measure 1: All but one student successfully demonstrated professionalism.



Measure 2: Student success in clinic TalEval® clinical grading system)




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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 3301 Community Service Learning Lab Program Learning Goal The specific goals of the dental hygiene program are to provide students with the (Goals 1-6)







•Assess, provide a dental hygiene diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate a community health program that includes dental screenings and providing dental sealants for elementary school children

Measure 1: in class written quiz and in-class discussion

Measure 1: 95% of students scored 80% or better

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and application to dental hygiene practice






Measure 3: Written paper: reflective writing based on course/lab experiences (rubric used)

Measure 3: Students pass the course writing assignment at a score of 75% or better

Measure 3: Students demonstrate knowledge mastery on demonstrated through writing assignment



•Demonstrate abilities and knowledge in providing dental screenings of elementary school student’s teeth in treatment planning for sealants.





Measure 2: Participate in all aspects of the community dental hygiene service learning experience

Measure 2: all students participated in learning experience

Measure 2: all students demonstrated competency in the learning experience

No curricular or pedagogical changes needed at this time

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•Understand a community dental health issue, plan and organize the implementation of a program to address the issue, implement the program and evaluate the program, its outcomes and identify strategies for improvements

Measure 1: Students were required to participate in development of a community dental health program









•Demonstrate a working knowledge of the U.S. Dental Care Delivery and identify those programs at the state level that are in place to aid in access to dental health care

Measure 1: In-class quiz

Measure 1: All students scored 90% or better on exam

Measure 1: (Ex. Students successfully demonstrated knowledge and application to dental hygiene practice scenarios






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Measure 3: Written paper: reflective writing based on course/lab experiences (rubric used)

Measure 3: Students pass the course writing assignment at a score of 75% or better

Measure 3: Students demonstrate knowledge mastery on demonstrated through writing assignment



•Demonstrate a working knowledge of the U.S. Dental Care Delivery and identify those programs at the state level that are in place to aid in access to dental health care •Identify a community dental health issue, plan and organize the implementation of a program to address the issue, implement the program and evaluate the program=s outcomes and identify strategies for improvements










•Identify a community dental health issue, plan and organize the implementation of a program to address the issue, implement the program and evaluate the program’s outcomes and identify strategies for improvements





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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 3336 Clinical Dental Hygiene III


Measurable Learning Outcome Students will……

Method of Measurement




-Describe and demonstrate the necessary background knowledge of dental hygiene technique and skills and their relationship to the application of related clinical dental hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Student will complete clinical requirements, Process Evaluations (PE) and Mockboard (WREB) Examinations (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 1: The majority of the class accomplished the goal with a cumulative score of 90% or better

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated clinical skills and successfully passed clinical patient treatment


Measure 2: Mockboard (WREB) Examinations (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 2: The majority of the class accomplished the goal with a score of 75% or better on the first attempt; increasing scores: attempts 2 & 3

Measure 2: Students successfully completed clinical requirement and Mockboards



-demonstrate clinical skills related to patient treatment and the practice of dental hygiene

Measure 1: Students successfully passed clinical process evaluations on clinical skills (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 1: Students successfully passed clinical patient treatment

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence in clinical skills and patient treatment


Measure 2: Students successfully passed clinical process evaluations (PE) on clinical skills, (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 2: Students successfully passed clinical patient treatment requirements for quality and quantity of treatment provided

Measure 2: Students successfully passed required clinical skills related to periodontally involved patients and adjunctive therapies


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-demonstrate the ability to establish and follow through with a dental hygiene treatment plan

Measure 1: Students developed an appropriate treatment plan specific to each patient’s dental hygiene needs, (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 1: Treatment plan was approved by supervising faculty member prior to the initiation of treatment and at end of treatment phases

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence in developing and following through with an appropriate treatment plan


Measure 2: Case study assignment where students present a patient assessment, diagnosis, implementation, evaluate, assess and demonstrate outcomes of treatment

Measure 2: Judgment is demonstrated through individual projects; written paper, oral presentation and feedback from peers and faculty

Measure 2: Students successfully demonstrated competence in charting, treatment planning, assessments implementation and evaluation of patient treatment



- demonstrate competence in communication with patients and peers - demonstrate competence in all communication both written and verbal

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate thorough and correct charting procedures (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 1: Students completed patient treatment and charting procedures with minimal corrections

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence in charting and assessments


Measure 2: Students will demonstrate

Measure 2: Students completed clinical requirements

Measure 2: Students pass with 75% or better; clinical evaluations by

Measure 2:

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professional communication skills with clinical faculty, peers and dental hygiene patients (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

including all aspects of patient treatment and procedures

supervising faculty (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

No curricular or pedagogical changes needed at this time


-have membership and active involvement in the WSU Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) Registered Student Organization

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate professional communication skills with clinical faculty, peers and dental hygiene patients

Measure 1: Students completed program community requirements including all aspects of interactions (measured by participation in community activities)

Measure 1: Students experienced professional organization activities in their education program



- exhibit behaviors and ethics in line with the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in the clinic during patient treatment (Taleval® clinical evaluation system) and in all professional settings

Measure 1: Clinical course grade will reflect successful demonstration of these behaviors (Taleval® system)

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated ethical and professional behaviors


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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 3337 Dental Hygiene III


Measurable Learning Outcome Students will …





- describe and demonstrate the necessary background knowledge of dental hygiene theory and related subjects as they apply to the practice of dental hygiene

Measure1: Readiness assessments in class, module outlines, midterm and final assessments on ChiTester, and group presentations

The majority of students scored 80% or better on readiness assessments and exams

Measure 1: : Students successfully demonstrated interpretation skills and development of knowledge base regarding the practice of dental hygiene.


Measure 2: External Examination: National Board Exam and WREB Examination

Measure 2: : Successful completion of a National Board-the majority of the class receiving a score of 85% or above

Measure 2: Successful transfer of didactic knowledge base to performance in the clinical setting



- demonstrate advanced hand and ultrasonic instrumentation skills, knowledge of clinical assessments, application of medicaments, desensitization methods, management of clinical medical emergencies

Measure 1: Weekly readiness assessments, small group work with typodonts/dental models and instruments, module topic outlines in small group discussions, case studies, and group presentations

Measure 1: The majority of the class scored 90% or above on weekly readiness assessments


Measure 1: No curricular or pedagogical changes are needed at this time


- demonstrate the utilization of evidence based decision making, patient risk assessments, and patient assessments

Measure 1: Weekly readiness assessments or module outlines

Measure 1: The majority of the class scored 90% or above on the weekly assessments

Measure 1: (Ex. Students successfully demonstrated competency and successful transfer of


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Small group discussions and group presentations

didactic knowledge into the clinical setting


- demonstrate knowledge of dental hygiene theory, understand the foundations of research and it’s dissemination, and build on communication skills with patients and peers

Measure 1: Module readiness assessment, research topics related to patient care and communication and complete a group presentations in class

Measure 1: The majority of students scored a 90% or higher on weekly readiness assessment. Students successfully completed class presentations and submitted a written paper

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence in research and it’s dissemination, dental hygiene theory and clinical practice

Measure 1 : Faculty agree to include review of transfer in all related courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next review


- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association in the profession and what leadership roles in the association are available to them. Students will participate in community service projects associated with the Student Association

Measure 1: Attendance at local and state Dental Hygiene Student Association meetings

Measure 1: Students participated in Student Association community service activities

Measure 1: Students completed reflective activities on (password protected section) Facebook, canvas system assignments and in classroom discussions

Measure 1: Faculty agree to include review of transfer in all related courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next review

Measure 2: Student attendance, participation in the Utah Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session and the Utah Dental Association Annual Session

Measure 2: Students attended continuing education courses related to the profession of dental hygiene



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- demonstrate behaviors and ethics consistent with the Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors with peers, patients and the public as they represent the dental hygiene profession

Measure 1: The didactic course grade will reflect successful demonstration of ethical and professional behaviors

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated ethical and professional behaviors in clinic, at community service projects, and in the educational setting


E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 3346 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV







-Describe and demonstrate the necessary background knowledge of dental hygiene technique and skills and their relationship to the application of related clinical dental hygiene practice.

Measure 1: Complete clinical requirements, Process Evaluations and Mockboards (Taleval® clinical evaluation system)

Measure 1: The majority of the class accomplished the goal with a score of 90% or better

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated clinical skills and successfully passed clinical patient treatment


Goal 2: The technical skills, both fundamental and

-demonstrate clinical skills related to patient treatment and the practice of dental hygiene

Measure 1 Students were evaluated in their

Measure 1 Students successfully passed clinical patient

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated

Measure 1: Faculty agree to include review of transfer in all related

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advanced, essential to the practice of dental hygiene

clinic lab sessions; process evaluations (PE) on clinical skills, and Taleval® clinical evaluation system

treatment (minimum acceptable score: 75%)

competence in clinical skills needed to treat periodontal patients and adjunctive therapies

courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next review


- demonstrate the ability to establish and follow through with a dental hygiene treatment plan

Measure 1 Students developed an appropriate treatment plan specific to each patient’s needs

Measure 1: Students successfully passed clinical patient treatment. Students passed at 90% above national average on standardized exam

Measure 1: Students demonstrated competence in developing and following an appropriate treatment plan



- demonstrate competence in communication with patients and peers - demonstrate competence in all communication both written and verbal

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate thorough and correct charting procedures

Measure 1: Students completed patient treatment and charting procedures with minimal corrections

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence in charting and assessments



- exhibit behaviors and ethics consistent with the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate professional/ethical behavior in the clinic during patient treatment (Taleval® clinical evaluation system) and in all professional settings

Measure 1: Clinical course grade will reflect successful demonstration of these behaviors (Taleval® system)

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated ethical and professional behaviors in all settings


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- exhibit behaviors and ethics consistent with the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in the clinical setting during patient treatment

Measure 1: Clinical course grades reflect successful demonstration of these behaviors

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated ethical and professional behaviors in all settings


E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 3347 Dental Hygiene IV








Measure 1: Readiness assessments in class, module outlines, midterm and final examinations (ChiTester) and group presentations/projects

Measure 1: The majority of students scored 80% or better on readiness assessments and exams

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the practice of dental hygiene.

Measure 1: Based on results of the analysis of the computerized (Chitester) exams, several questions were modified to enhance clarity.

Measure 2: External Examination: National Board Examination for Dental Hygienists

Measure 2: Students successfully pass the exam above the national average

Measure 2: Successful completion of a National Board-the majority of the class


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receiving a score of 85% or above


Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate advanced hand and ultrasonic instrumentation skills, knowledge of clinical assessments, application of medicaments, desensitization methods, management of clinical medical emergencies

Measure 1: Weekly readiness assessments, small group work with typodonts and instruments, module outlines in small group discussions, case studies, and group presentations

Measure 1: The majority of the class scored 90% or above on weekly readiness assessments




Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate the utilization of evidence based decision making, patient risk assessments, and patient assessments

Measure 1: Weekly readiness assessments or module outlines Small group discussions and group presentations

Measure 1: The majority of the class scored 90% or above on the weekly assessments

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competency and successful transfer of didactic knowledge into the clinical setting



Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate knowledge of dental hygiene theory, understand the foundations of research and it’s dissemination, and build on communication skills with patients and peers

Measure 1: Module readiness assessment, research topics related to patient care and communication and complete a group presentations in class

Measure 1: The majority of students scored a 90% or higher on weekly readiness assessment. Students successfully completed class presentations and submitted a written paper



Goal 5: The leadership and initiative

- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the American

Measure 1: Attendance and active

Measure 1: Students participated in Student

Measure 1: Measure 1: (Ex. Faculty agree to include review of

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capabilities essential for assuming roles of responsibility within the dental hygiene profession and society

Dental Hygienists’ Association in the profession and what leadership roles in the association are available to them. - participate in community service projects associated with the Student Association

participation at Student Association meetings

Association community service activities and community based learning projects

Students completed reflective activities on (password protected sites) Facebook, in a journal or written reflective paper, as well as in classroom discussions

transfer in all related courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next review

Measure 2: Student attendance and active participation in the Utah Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session and the Utah Dental Association Annual Session





Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate behaviors and ethics consistent with the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate behaviors and ethics consistent with the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene




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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 4530 Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice








Measure 1: Completion of learning modules, drafts of research paper and group presentations/projects

Measure 1: Students scored 80% or higher and are successful in completing drafts of written works

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated a fundamental understanding of the research process in dental hygiene practice.


Measure 2: External examinations: National Board Examination and WREB process of care examination

Measure 2: Successful completion of a National Board-the majority of the class receiving a score of 85% or above

Measure 2: Successful transfer of didactic knowledge to understanding of dental hygiene research



- demonstrate knowledge of clinical research assessments, application of research in decision making, effective review of scientific literature

Measure 1: Students involvement in small group work discussions, and group presentations

Measure 1: Students successfully prepare written works demonstrating application of research skills

Measure 1: Successful transfer of didactic knowledge base to performance in the dental hygiene research setting



-demonstrate the utilization of evidence based decision making, patient risk assessments, and patient assessments

Measure 1: Completion of modules with learning objectives, Small group discussions, and group presentations


Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competency and successful transfer of didactic knowledge into the research setting


Goal 4: The theoretical bases, research and communication skills, necessary for the

Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate knowledge of dental hygiene theory,

Measure 1: Written drafts of research: topic/question,

Measure 1: Students successfully completed class presentations, module

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrate fundamental

Measure 1 No curricular or pedagogical changes are needed at this time

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acquisition, advancement and dissemination of dental hygiene knowledge

understand the foundations of research and it’s dissemination, and build on communication skills with patients and peers

formulating a hypothesis, providing a literature review, introduction and methodology All students submit an IRB & present research findings at WSU OUR Conference; Two groups of students presented research findings at National Meeting

objectives and submitted drafts and final copies of research/written paper

competence in research and it’s dissemination, dental hygiene theory and clinical practice


- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association in the profession and in the association is. - participate in community service projects associated with the Student Association

Measure 1: Student attendance and participation at the Utah Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session and the Utah Dental Association Annual Session; All students presented research findings at WSU Undergraduate Research Conference and 6 students presented at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association National Meeting

Measure 1: Students made successful application and presentation at local and national meetings.

Measure 1: Students are successful in completing program requirements for written works related to research and they are successful with external agencies to prepare and present research findings.


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Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate behaviors and ethics in line with the Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene; clinic and research ethics

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate behaviors and ethics outlined in the Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene, the Institutional Review Board and complete certification from the National Institutes for Health Ethics in Research

Measure 1: Students successfully completed NIH certification, and IRB approval, including consent procedures following the ethical conduct of research.

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated ethical and professional behaviors in research settings.

Measure 1: : No curricular or pedagogical changes are needed at this time

E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 4890 Advanced Clinical/Community Work Experience








Measure 1: External examination: National Board Examination

Measure 1: Students successfully passed the community dental health/public health section of the exam

Measure 1: Successful completion of a National Board-the majority of the class receiving a score of 85% or above


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-demonstrate instrumentation skills, knowledge of clinical assessments, application of medicaments, desensitization methods, management of clinical medical emergencies

Measure 1: Reflective weekly logs, final reflective paper, and Taleval® clinical evaluation system

Measure 1: The majority of the class scored 80% or above on the clinical evaluation system

Measure 1: Successful transfer of didactic knowledge base to skill performance



- demonstrate the utilization of evidence based decision making, patient health assessments, and patient assessments

Measure 1: Taleval® clinical evaluation system

Measure 1: The majority of the class scored 80% or above on Taleval® clinical evaluation system

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competency and successful transfer of didactic knowledge into the clinical setting



-demonstrate knowledge of dental hygiene theory, understand the foundations of research and it’s dissemination, and build on communication skills with patients, peers and other professionals

Measure 1: Taleval® clinical evaluation system, community outreach activities in dental hygiene clinical setting and as interdisciplinary health care team members

Measure 1: The majority of students scored a 90% or higher on the Taleval® clinical evaluation system

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competence in evidence based dental hygiene decision making, research and its use in dental hygiene theory and clinical practice


Goal 5: The leadership and initiative capabilities essential for assuming roles of responsibility within

- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association in the profession and what leadership roles and what

Measure 1: Attendance at Student Association meetings

Measure 1: participated in community service activities and community based learning projects

Measure 1: Students completed reflective logs (on-line as a formative assessment), and written

Measure 1: Faculty agree to include review of transfer in all related courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next

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the dental hygiene profession and society

leadership roles in the association are available to them. - participate in community service projects associated with the Student Dental Hygienists’ Association

reflective paper (summative)

review. This is a continuing evaluation.

Measure 2: Student attendance and participation in the Utah Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session and the Utah Dental Association Annual Session





-demonstrate behavior and decision-making in manner that includes reference to the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate behaviors and ethics in line with the Professional Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene




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E. Evidence of Learning: DENT 4780 Baccalaureate Thesis/Capstone Course









Measure 1: Completion of learning modules, drafts of research paper and group presentations/projects. External examination: National Board Examination

Measure 1: Students are successful in completing drafts of written works, completing applications to IRB for conducting research and OUR for research presentation; Successful completion of National Board Examination.

Measure 1: Students are successful completing written works internal to the program and to external agencies; Successful completion of a National Board-the majority of the class receiving a score of 85% or above



-will demonstrate advanced hand and ultrasonic instrumentation skills, knowledge of clinical assessments, application of medicaments, desensitization methods, management of clinical medical emergencies

Measure 1: Completion of learning modules, drafts of research paper and group presentations/projects demonstrating application of learning objectives.

Measure 1: Students demonstrate application of learning objectives through review of literature and completing drafts of written works Students are successful completing written works internal to the program and to external agencies

Measure 1: Students are successful completing written works internal to the program and to external agencies



-demonstrate the utilization of evidence based decision making, patient risk assessments, and patient assessments

Measure 1: Completion of learning objectives, participation in Small group discussions and group presentations


Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated competency and successful transfer of didactic knowledge into the research setting


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-demonstrate knowledge of dental hygiene theory, understand the foundations of research and it’s dissemination, and build on communication skills with patients and peers

Measure 1: Written drafts of research; topic question, formulating a literature review, introduction & methodology. All students submit an IRB & present research findings at WSU OUR Conference; Two groups presented research findings at ADHA National Meeting.

Measure 1: Students successfully completed class presentations, drafts of paper and submitted a final written paper


Measure 1 No curricular or pedagogical changes are needed at this time


- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association in the profession and what leadership roles and what leadership roles in the association are available to them. - participate in community service projects associated with the Student Association

Measure 1: Attendance at Student Association meetings

Measure 1: Students participated in Student Association community service activities and community based learning projects

Measure 1: Students completed reflective activities on Facebook, in a journal or written reflective paper, as well as in classroom discussions


Measure 2: Student attendance and participation in the Utah Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session and the Utah Dental Association Annual Session,

Measure 2: Students made successful application and presentation at local, regional and national meetings.



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Presentation at Weber State Undergraduate Research Conference & Nationally at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Research Session.


-demonstrate behaviors and ethics in line with the Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene

Measure 1: Students will demonstrate behaviors and ethics outlined in the Code of Ethics for Dental Hygiene, the Institutional Review Board and complete certification from the National Institutes for Health Ethics in Research

Measure 1: Students completed course learning objectives and successfully completed NIH certification, and IRB approval, including consent procedures following the ethical conduct of research.

Measure 1: Students successfully demonstrated ethical and professional behaviors in research settings.


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G. Evidence of Learning: High Impact or Service Learning

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Evidence of Learning: High Impact Service Learning

Program Learning Goal Students will…







-demonstrate their understanding of dental hygiene practice

Measure 1: Quizzes, discussions, planning sessions for community projects

Measure 1: Students scored 80% or better on quizzes, all participated in planning sessions with discussion




-facilitate community dental health programs

Measure 1: quantitative and qualitative analysis performed by students, with final report authored by students

Measure 1: successful projects and scores of 90% or above on the final reports


Measure 1: Faculty will review of transfer in all related courses; this outcome will be reassessed during next review


-function as the facilitators in community dental health programs

Measure 1: Participation in planning, assessing programs

Measure 1: Students participated in Student Association community service activities and community based learning projects

Measure 1: Students completed reflective activities on Facebook, in a journal or written reflective paper, as well as in classroom discussions that demonstrated learning



-facilitate community dental health programs

Measure 1: Participation in planning, assessing programs

Measure 1: all students participated in service activities

Measure 1: Students completed reflective activities on Facebook, in a journal or written reflective paper, as well as in classroom discussions that demonstrated learning


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Evidence of Learning: High Impact Service Learning

Program Learning Goal Students will…






Measure 2: External Examination: National Board Examination and WREB examination

Measure 2: All students passed the National Board exam in community dental health sections

Measure 2: Students demonstrated competence and understanding of community service concepts


High Impact Learning Aspects of Curriculum: Dental Hygiene is primarily a knowledge and technical skill discipline. Through the interdisciplinary nature of the Dumke College of Health Professions, the Dental Hygiene Program offers students opportunities to (a) a. Receive upper division elective credit for Study Abroad experiences that explore diversity, culture, health care and/or language. To date, Dental Hygiene student experiences have included: Guatemala S.A., Costa Rica, Ghana Africa, China (Study of Healthcare and Culture in China (2007-2014); participants totaled approximately 25 students which have been influential in generating SCH and increased number of Baccalaureate degrees with the Dental Hygiene Major. b. DENT 4780 Baccalaureate Thesis/Capstone. This course offers students the opportunities either to participate directly in applied clinical research, work as an interdisciplinary student group incorporating research to include other students at WSU (for example, laboratory science methodologies). c. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association national, regional and local meetings and on-campus Undergraduate Research Symposia provide students with opportunities to present their research through formal presentations and share findings with the department, campus and community. Community Involvement and Service Learning: DENT 3301 CEL Community Service Learning Lab (1 cr) and DENT 3336, DENT 3337 CEL Dental Hygiene III are courses that have obtained the CEL designation. Outreach activities include: Title 1 school dental health program; dental screenings and sealant clinics for 1 and 2 graders, Head Start Fluoride varnish program, Youth Impact dental education programs, Community health fairs in Weber and Davis counties, outreach to local High Schools through AHEC partnerships and others. The number of courses/sections and the number of students who have participated in each of the following –specific data on community engaged learning activity. Note: Community Engaged Learning is defined as: an activity that involves a collaborative, reciprocal relationship with the community that prepares our students to be engaged citizens and strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility by addressing critical community issues.

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Summer 2013 through Spring 2014:

Educational Offering Course Name(s) and Number(s) Number of student participants

Capstone Courses DENT 4780 Baccalaureate Thesis 30

Clinical/Practicum Experiences DENT 3336 Clinical Dental Hygiene III DENT 3346 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV DENT 4890 Advanced clinical/community work experience DENT 3301 Independent Study-Summer session clinical experience

30 30 30 5

Internships 0

Undergraduate Research -as part of the DENT 4780 course 30

CEL designated courses

DENT 3301 Community Service Learning Lab DENT 3347 Dental Hygiene IV

30 30

Other (please indicate)

Student project/experience focused on service and engaged learning that exemplifies this type of activity

DENT 3347 (Spring 2014) faculty: Prof Susan Alexander Students: all senior students participated in a wide-variety of projects. Project Title: Education and Encouragement, Community Partner: O & A (Observation & Assessment-Juvenile Facility, Weber County) PLAN: We want to give a presentation that focuses on nutrition/diet, etiology of caries and periodontal disease, effects of smoking and alcohol consumption and proper brushing and flossing OBJECTIVES/GOALS: We want to education the kids that are in the facility to help them improve their oral health and overall health. The ages range from 12-18 and there are both boys and girls in the facility. They are under strict supervision and their progress is monitored. They are in the facility for a maximum of 90 days and most of them do not go to the dentist on a regular basis if they have ever even been. We want to help them understand the important of caring for their mouths because we may be the only ones that ever teach them how to properly take care of their oral health. SUPPLIES: Toothbrushes, dental model, disclosing agent and flip charts. Leisa Jensen’s reflective paper, re: off-campus clinical rotation: Over the last 14 weeks, I had the opportunity of cleaning patients at the new Midtown Dental Clinic. I had many positive experiences in the office. Most rewarding was a patient who came in with so much calculus, I thought she would be the perfect board patient. After looking at her x-rays and checking probe depths, she had too much bone loss to be one. So I started cleaning her. She mainly spoke Spanish and I tried to explain to her that she had a disease. It was interesting to see how well she took the appointment. She wanted some local anesthesia to help her not feel the pain of her sensitive gums. She told me that she didn't feel the shot and that I did really good. This made me feel like I was getting better at giving my shots. I classified her as a class III due to her bone loss and calculus buildup. After I started cleaning, I was able to get two quads done in 2 hours. She was so patient with me and said she was numb the whole time. When Instructor Bunker came in for a scale check, I missed only two spots on the lower quad and about a million on the upper. I did spend more time on the lower arch than the upper, so it makes sense that I missed more on the top. It was so rewarding being able to clean a class III and only miss two spots in one quad. I have improved so much since last year. Just like in this example, I really enjoyed learning and being able to see myself get faster and become a better clinician. Another positive experience that sticks out in my mind is a six year old girl. This was her first time at the dental hygienist. Her mother

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said she let her six year old daughter brush and floss her own teeth. It seemed like the mother didn't teach her daughter at all how to brush. This young six year old had more calculus on her lower anteriors than I see on most !B patients. Even the front of her teeth had some build up on them. The little girl was so good in the chair and she would smile and giggle when I would talk to her. I educated her about how to brush and floss and the reasons why we do that. I also educated her mother on this as well. I told her mother that she needs to help her daughter with her home care for a little while longer and monitor how she is brushing and flossing. The mother seemed to even learn a few things and seemed like she was willing to take on this new challenge. After I cleaned this girls teeth, I gave her a mirror to let her see the difference and she was smiling the entire way out of the office. She loved her new smile. This is another reason why I want to be a great clinician to make a huge difference in people's life, no matter what their age is. This girl seemed like she had a new reason to smile. The setting that the clinic puts off is very calming. It felt almost like I was in a real office. It was nice to be far enough away from the dentists that my patient didn't have to hear drills and other noises that they would in a smaller office. I had many patients comment on how great the clinic looked. The feel of the office is great with the patients. All the kids I have had in the chair have been great. I think it is the attitude that we as dental hygienists have combined with the setting has helped this. I enjoy many things about being a dental hygienist, but at Midtown Dental Clinic I really liked how we don't have to move our patient from room to room to take x-rays. It saves so much time to just take it right there rather than move the patient from room to room. Another aspect of being a dental hygienist at Midtown that I enjoy is the fact that we get to see so many different people and classifications. I have seen a few of every class there and I have to say it was nice to see some true class III's. At Weber State, I have tried to get in many patients that are harder classifications who all have called and cancelled on me. On a different note, it is super nice to not have to find our patients for the day. I was most surprised to learn how a real office can be. If I get into an office that doesn't have all the scaler that I like or other hygienists that don't sharpen, I will be able to use what they have with confidence. I was also surprised to see how fast I needed to be in order to get everything done that I wanted. There were many times when I set a time limit to be finished scaling by and reached it. I usually missed a few spots but nothing huge. It feels good to now be able to say that I can finish a 1B in an hour and a half. This has given me confidence to schedule more than one patient in the clinic in the same clinic session. I am excited to see how fast I will be by the end of the semester. The whole first half of the semester I was frustrated because I was under the impression that every patient needed to be finished before we grabbed the next. I barely got a lunch on some days, if I even had time for one at all. I didn't think that instructor Bunker knew that we were supposed to be on a schedule like the school or she would have told us to be done at a certain time with the last patient. It was difficult when these things would happen and the person in charge didn't say anything to change the flow of things and just let them keep going the way they were. I didn't have too many difficulties in the clinic. The only major difficulty that I can think of is more with the equipment than anything else. I was in the operatory in the very end on the left. Every time the light is put high enough for the light to turn off it swings as far as it can to the back wall. It is a pain to get up and walk around the patient every time I need the light. With my patient that had to be sitting up in the chair, The light wouldn't even stay in place long enough for me to be able to stick my mirror in her mouth. I ended up having Sierra or Laken holding the mirror for me. I normally use loupes with a light on them, but they were getting fixed for two weeks. Sierra ended up letting me use her loupes with the light for the rest of the appointment. When instructor Bunker would come in for my scale check, I would get ready to record on the computer and I would have to walk all the way around, out of the operatory and back in to get the light for her. It is just a pain.

The computer system was another one that I had troubles with. When I would try and take x-rays at the beginning of the semester I would set everything up, hit the button to take the x-ray and it wouldn't show up on the screen. It was a mystery to me how it didn't work. Everything was set up properly it just didn't work. It has been better the second half of the semester. I would change a few things about the experience I had. I first of all would have had everyone share patients. In our class, on the second to last clinic day I had only seen one quad of a class III. Sierra on the other hand had seen a lot more. If I could go back, whether we were counting quads at Weber or not, I would ask that we would be fair about the patients that we were seeing. I would have liked more of an experience with some harder classifications. Looking back now, I would suggest changing how we educate the patients. There could also be a video that the patient and their parents should watch teaching them how to brush and floss their teeth, and why they have cavities. Just a thought to make it so we can see harder class patients and less 1A's in a normal clinic day and still get the experience of seeing children. The thing I enjoyed was probably seeing so many children and not as many harder class patients. I love helping out the children for Dental Days but I would have enjoyed my time if it was more of a rewarding patient selection. Seeing a million children who have no calculus on them was a struggle for me. I felt a little like I was wasting a lot of my time and patients who didn't have anything on their teeth.

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My overall impression of the Midtown Dental experience is a positive one. It was nice to get the extra experience in a different type of setting. I feel that it was definitely worth while except the seeing a ton of 1A patients. I am very grateful for the harder patients I was able to see and the little lessons I learned every day to improve my scaling.

Amanda Chugg: reflective journal entry DENT 4890: Setting up the clinic was a new experience for me. Being at Midtown certainly took me out of my comfort zone. It was a new environment, using a computer system I had no experience with, and we had to work around the glitches that accompany a new office. One of my weaknesses is being easily frazzled when in a new environment or when things don't go the way they should. I feel like I've been able to go back and think through what I could have/should have done differently, which has helped me set a lot of new goals for myself. The office was beautiful, and I love having the extra computer screen to help with OHA! Today I saw a pt who was medically compromised. He needed premed, had a pacemaker, and was a difficult case. I felt like I learned so much, I loved it! The 6 teeth he had were treatment planned to be extracted, and there was a lot of very soft, exposed dentin and severe root caries. Afterwards he told me no one had ever been so thorough or spent so much time and attention on his teeth. He was very grateful. My pt. from last Tuesday came back so that I could finish up her treatment. She had a lot of calculus in the lower lingual anteriors (Which is my weakness for sure.) Professor Bossenberger was good about showing me how to get it off with the ultrasonic, but when I got back to it, I still couldn't remove it! It was really frustrating to me. It took me a while, but I felt good when I finally was able to get it all. Instructor Wold gave me some good pointers on how to better apply lateral pressure to get off the tough calculus. My fulcrum finger sure got a workout today! I feel like I could be better with the ultrasonic, so I'm going to find some tutorials to watch. All in all, a lot learned. Although i didn't meet any of the goals I specified for this course, I do feel like I learned a lot. Today was really great for me, as I feel that I got a lot accomplished. I finished all three patients in one day, which felt like an accomplishment to me!

H. Summary of Artifact Collection

Core Courses in Department/Program Summary of Artifact Collection

DENT 2201 Concepts of Community Dental Health (1 cr) Quizzes (electronic archive), written group assignment (grading rubric)

DENT 2205 Head, Neck and Dental Anatomy (2 cr)

quizzes (electronic copies), Six examinations throughout the semester (Chitester), photographs of skull labeling project (electronic copy)

DENT 2206 Clinical Dental Hygiene I/Radiology (4 cr)

Process Evaluations (electronic storage) for DENT 2206, Patient chart review assignment, Taleval system of student evaluation in a clinical setting.

DENT 2207 Dental Hygiene I (3 cr)

Weekly quizzes, faculty observation and evaluation; using Process Evaluations and use of the Taleval® system of student evaluation in a clinical setting, Case Study assignment (electronic and printed versions)

DENT 2208 Radiology (2 cr)

Topic-based examinations (Chi-tester), Process Evaluations, adherence to standards in Student Handbook, National Board Examination results (printed reports)

DENT 2211 Oral Pathology (3 cr)

Adherence to the standards of the Dental Hygiene Program Student Handbook, National Board Examination scores, Western Regional Examination for Dental Hygiene, Process

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evaluations for techniques & clinical evaluation competencies, Topic-based examinations through the semester (formative and summative)

DENT 2215 Periodontology (2 cr)

Three major examinations on Chi-tester were required to demonstrate competency, Formal presentation of assignment (written assignment criteria & rubric are used in the evaluation), National Board Examination scores, WREB process of care examination, WREB dental hygiene examination.

DENT 2216 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3 cr)

Direct observation of skills, direct observation of student/patient interactions (evaluation based on Taleval® criteria), completed patient chart, direct observation of skills pertaining to oral hygiene instruction and prevention of oral disease, Demonstration of Process Evaluations relative to patient treatment (electronic copies),

DENT 2217 Dental Hygiene II (3 cr)

Table clinic presentation, individual student reports: Taleval® clinical evaluation system, weekly quizzes, case study

DENT 2235 Dental Medicine I (2 cr)

Taleval® clinical evaluation system individual student reports, 2 computer-based written exams, case history reports to recognize disease, the associated medications, and the current medical treatment options, external examinations

DENT 2250 Professional Ethics (1 cr)

writing assignment, student authored ethical dilemma using a decision making model & presentation to peers, external examinations: National Board exam and WREB board exam

DENT 3301 Community Dental Health Service Learning (1 cr) CEL

participation in community program for elementary school students; assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and identify of strategies for improvements, data from cooperative learning programs, external examination scores, post-graduation survey focus on community involvement and volunteerism.

DENT 3305 Dental Medicine II (3 cr)

Process Evaluations for Local Anesthesia (clinical techniques), individual student reports from TalEval® clinical grading system, Chitester computerized examinations, quizzes

DENT 3336 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4 cr) CEL

individual student reports in Taleval® clinical evaluation system, examples of patient charts, quality assurance; patient chart reviews, logs of student organization WSU SADHA activities (hours), periodontal patient case study report presentation

DENT 3337 Dental Hygiene III (3 cr) CEL

Artifacts: WSU SADHA report of activities and service hours, readiness assessments (quizzes, writes), Midterm, Final Exams (Chitester), Case Study reports

DENT 2219 Dental Materials (1 cr)

Three written, computer-based examinations, two laboratory experiences/exercises, external examinations: National Board Examination and WREB examination

DENT 3346 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4 cr)

individual student reports in Taleval® clinical evaluation system, examples of patient charts, quality assurance; patient chart reviews, logs of student organization WSU SADHA activities (hours)

DENT 3347 Dental Hygiene IV (2 cr)

examples of resumes, cover letters, employment contracts, periodontal patient case study report presentations and community engaged learning reflective written works

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DENT 4530 Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice (2 cr)

Initial draft of thesis paper; up to and including the methodology section. IRB approval has been received and data collection, management and evaluation is planned for the following semester (DENT 4780 Thesis/Capstone)

DENT 4890 Advanced Clinical/Community-based Work Experience (2 cr) Log of experiences/week, Reflective journaling, Final paper summarizing experience (rubric)

DENT 4780 Baccalaureate Capstone – Thesis Project

Drafts of papers (evaluation rubric), Final Thesis paper (evaluation rubric), Poster presentation of research findings at a variety of venues

Post-Graduation Outcomes Assessment Procedures Artifacts: Post Graduation from the Dental Hygiene Department

10 months post-graduation: survey sent to graduates; graduates are asked to provide employers’ contact information for employers’ survey) Graduate Employer’s Survey: survey sent to graduate’s employer’s to assess their satisfaction with the graduate, as an employee Multi-year graduate survey: Annual survey distributed to graduates in 5 year intervals; querying education, employment and career satisfaction, along with their level of professional and community involvement

Survey data collected Annually in Feb- March, data analysis and reports completed in June.

On file at the Dental Hygiene Department, electronic and paper copies.

Appendix A Report of Recommendations and Progress on External Accreditation: American Dental Association Joint Commission on Dental Education Programs: recommendations’ from previous program review spring 2010, next Accreditation Review, Site visit and WSU Program Review in 2017:

Date of Program Review: Feb 9 & 10, 2010

Recommendation Progress Description

Recommendation 1 It is recommended that graduates be competent in providing dental hygiene care for the adolescent and geriatric patient and in assessing the treatment needs of patients with special needs. (DH Standard 2-16)

Describe the progress made in implementing this recommendation since the site visit. Compare the current situation with that existing at the time of the Site visit. Since the site visit (February 2010) specific patient age ranges have been defined and tallied for each student. Their patient experiences are evaluated through the Clinical Evaluation System, outlined in the WSU Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual. Supportive documentation provides evidence of patient treatment experiences (Exhibit 1). The definition of Special Needs has been determined and student experiences with treatment planning, implementing care and evaluation of its outcomes is also included (Exhibit 2). Previous to the site visit, the patient experiences for each student was

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tracked through a definition of periodontal conditions, dental hygiene services provided and a broader definition of age range that lent itself to a less definitive tallying system. Further, it was known that a wide variety of patients with special needs were being treated in the dental hygiene clinic. The definition of special needs was further defined and tallied for each student’s experiences. These procedures were in place from February 10 through April 23, 2010, as the academic year ended. It is planned that continued measures of student experiences through specific logging of patient age and special needs features continue (fall semester). With this monitoring, every student will be assured of having an equal opportunity for experience and dental hygiene skill building with a variety of patients and a variety of patients with special needs.

Recommendation 2 It is recommended that the laboratory sessions in the dental science courses not exceed one to ten to ensure the development of clinical competence and maximum protection of the patient, faculty and students. (DH Standard 3-6).

Describe the progress made in implementing this recommendation since the site visit. Compare the current situation with that existing at the time of the Site visit. Previous to the site evaluation, DENT 2219 Dental Materials laboratory portion of the course had supervision of one faculty member: Dr Carol Naylor for the laboratory exercises (semester 3 of the program). This presented a 1:15 ratio of faculty to students. An additional faculty member, Professor Kami Hanson has been assigned to this course for its laboratory sessions. This additional faculty member’s supervision in lab will result in a ratio of 1:7.5 (Exhibit 4).

Recommendation 3 It is recommended that the program have a formal written patient care quality assurance plan that includes mechanisms to determine the cause of treatment deficiencies and patient review policies, procedures, outcomes and corrective measures. (DH Standard 6-2, c and d).

Describe the progress made in implementing this recommendation since the site visit. Compare the current situation with that existing at the time of the Site visit. The written patient care quality assurance plan that includes an audit of patient records and treatment deficiencies was in place for the site visit. However, it lacked the formality of a rigid, systematic written plan that assures consistent mechanisms to determine cause of treatment deficiencies and patient review policies, procedures, outcomes and corrective measures. The plan has been revised to include the necessary components to assess the quality of patient care and assure ongoing documentation of outcomes and corrective measures (Exhibit 5).

At the August 2010 meeting of the Joint Commission on Dental Accreditation, the commission stated that “the recommendations cited in the report have been met” and the WSU Dental Hygiene Program has been granted “accreditation, without reporting requirements”. The next site visit for the program is scheduled for 2017.

Appendix B

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Please provide the following information about the full-time and adjunct faculty contracted by your department during the last academic year (summer through spring). Gathering this information each year will help with the headcount reporting that must be done for the final Five Year Program Review document that is shared with the State Board of Regents.

Faculty Headcount With Doctoral Degrees (Including MFA and other terminal degrees, as specified by the institution)

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Full-time Tenured 5 Full-time Non-Tenured (includes tenure-track) 1 Part-time 2 With Master’s Degrees 6 Full-time Tenured 4 Full-time Non-Tenured 1 Part-time 2 With Bachelor’s Degrees 8 Full-time Tenured 0 Full-time Non-tenured 0 Part-time (clinical faculty) 8 Other 0 Full-time Tenured 0 Full-time Non-tenured 0 Part-time 0 Total Headcount Faculty 15 Full-time Tenured 5 Full-time Non-tenured 1 Part-time 10

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A. Reflecting on this year's assessment(s), how does the evidence of student learning impact your faculty's confidence in the program being reviewed; how does that analysis change when compared with previous assessment evidence? (2013-2014) The program continues to have a strong presence in the community being part of the larger healthcare arena providing public health services. The students are eager to use new technologies (diode laser) for clinical patient treatment. There are plans in place to partner with Radiologic Sciences Department and create a 3D Cone Beam Computerized Tomography lab that will be housed in Dental Hygiene and shared by both department. Courses will be developed and laboratory practice will be incorporated. It is the belief of the faculty that our advances in teaching and learning, with both community learning and technology enhancement, will strengthen our confidence toward a positive review. (2012-2013) With the current analysis, it is evident that the program has its strengths in basic dental hygiene knowledge dissemination, dental hygiene skills student attainment and the community interactions. Entry-level dental hygiene education is in place with plans for additional technologies to be introduced and used in the clinical dental hygiene courses. Comparing to previous assessments, it is apparent that the structure of the program is appropriate and faculty are confident that our graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as dental hygienists and participate as engaged citizens. (2011-2012)The program continues to evolve and is challenged by technologies that are becoming available at the forefront of dental hygiene education and practice. After the review of courses and outcomes, it is evident that faculty have increased confidence in the program’s ability to move forward with advancements and have assurance that the knowledge and skills of the currently educated, graduated dental hygienist is in high demand. The WSU Dental Hygiene Program continues to focus efforts on improving the health of others by providing dental hygiene health care workers that will be skilled, highly qualified and committed professionals. Comparing this year to previous years analysis, the program is working diligently at keeping pace with current and advancing knowledge in health care. B. With whom did you share the results of the year's assessment efforts? (2013-2014) Assessment outcomes are consistently shared with our Program Advisory group that meets two times annually. They are instrumental in providing feedback and direction as the department considers additional projects and technologies in our program. The University Development office (our representative) stays current with our program needs and the outcomes that support our efforts. (2012-2013) Assessment outcomes are shared with aforementioned groups as well as the University Development representative for the Dumke College of Health Professions. It is important for the program to disseminate information to all stakeholders, on and off-campus. (2011-2012) Assessment efforts are shared with all communities of interest, including the American Dental Association Accreditation Annual Report, the Dental Hygiene Program Advisory Committee, faculty (full time and adjunct) and staff members, in printed information for students pursuing dental hygiene as their educational goal. C. Based on your program's assessment findings, what subsequent action will your program take?

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(2013-2014) As the technologies available increase and the many strategies for teaching delivery systems, the program has committed to a routine course review. The goal of this review process is the collaboration of faculty in planning for change and reflecting on past course teaching methodologies that could be enhanced. On-third of the courses will be reviewed each year through planned faculty meetings that focus on curriculum review only. Seven courses will have an in-depth review, while all courses will receive an overview of their course topics, methodologies in teaching and receive feedback from program faculty.

(2012-2013) Continue to review curriculum content and sequencing for goal attainment. Evaluation for technologies to be incorporated into the curriculum at all levels in a timely way. Service Learning continues to evolve in depth and breadth. The community activities will be enhanced in their direct and indirect outcome measures. Maintain and expand artifact collections to demonstrate student learning. (2011-2012) Review the new Standards for Accreditation of a Dental Hygiene Program in an effort to ensure that all standards are being met or exceeded. Continue to review curriculum sequencing and content to assure program goal attainment. Plan for several measureable outcomes for Service Learning to include both direct and indirect measures. Carry on with collecting artifacts to demonstrate students’ learning and activity in the program.

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