Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Oral Health Sciences Program for Oral Health Science
Lecture Code J1604200 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 口腔保健管理学実習III
Subject Name
(Katakana)
コウクウホケンカンリガクジッシュウ III
Subject Name in
English
Practice of oral Health Management III
Instructor MAEHARA TOMOKO
Instructor
(Katakana)
マエハラ トモコ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Mon5-8,Thur5-8:DEN Dental Skills Lavoratory 1,DEN Dental Skills Lavoratory 3,DEN Dental Skills Lavoratory 4
Lesson Style Practical Lesson Style
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It is mainly concerned with training.
 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Dental Sciences
Eligible Students Second grader
Keywords Caries activity test
fluoride application.
Gracey Curette scaler
Gingival parameters 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
By taking this course, students will acquire practical skills in preventive procedures for dental caries and periodontal disease. Students will also learn that dental hygienists play an important role in the prevention of periodontal disease. The course is practice-based, and students are expected to form clinical competence and learn skills through this course. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Oral Health Science
(Abilities and Skills)
・Abilities and skills to communicate as a dental profession. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
GIO
Acquire basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes to safely operate examination and tartar removal instruments in the oral cavity
SBOs
1. List the gingival examination items, the purpose of performing the examination, and perform the examination.
2. Describe the features, types, and operation of curette scalers.
3. Gracie curette scaler for site-specific tartar removal
4. Be able to sharpen a curette scaler.
5. Explain the purpose and operation of air and ultrasonic scalers 
Class Schedule lesson1: Purpose and Method of Probing
lesson2: Curette Scaler Features and Operation
             Gracie curette scaling
lesson3: Gracie curette scaling
             Gingival evaluation of root bifurcation lesions
lesson4: Gracie curette scaling
             Testing of basic operations
lesson5: Gracie curette scaling
             Universal type curette scaler handling
lesson6: Gracie curette scaling
             Sharpening
lesson7: How to operate air and ultrasonic scalers
lesson8: test

Written test at the end of the practical training 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
SAISHIN-SHIKAEISEISHI-KYOHON SHIKAYOBOSYOCHIRON-SHIKAHOKENSHIDORON
SAISHIN-SHIKAEISEISHI-KYOHON -SHISHUBYOGAKU 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
1 To be able to interpret the purpose and results of the gingival examination.
2-5  Ensure that you learn how to operate the Gracie curette scaler.
Understand the characteristics of curette scalers and distinguish between the Gracie and universal types.
6 Distinguish and understand the form of the blade of the sickle and curette.
7 Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of handling power scalers. 
Requirements Tardiness and absences will affect the next practical training, so please take good care of yourself. 
Grading Method technical test 40% ,30% of a written examination, and 30% of a report/observation record 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Faculty members with dental hygiene experience supervise the practice of dental prophylaxis. 
Message Practice outside of practice hours to acquire skills.
Come to consult with your instructor for equipment needed for practice.
 
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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