J1605141 Practice of Oral Health Management III

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Oral Health Sciences Program for Oral Health Science

Lecture Code J1605141 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 NIITANI YOSHIE

Instructor
(Katakana) ニイタニ　ヨシエ

Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Thur1-4：DEN　Dental Skills Lavoratory 1,DEN　Dental Skills Lavoratory 3,DEN　Dental Skills Lavoratory 4

Lesson Style Practical Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Exercise-oriented, work, use of chemicals.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 27 : Health Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Dental Sciences

Eligible Students Second-year student

Keywords SDG_03、SDG_04、Oral Health Managementscaling, sickle type scaler.

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) In the Oral Health Sciences program, which is the specialty of the dental hygienist, the courses pertain to basic skills.
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 The purpose of this practicum is to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for dental hygienists to provide oral health care to people.
This practical training is conducted continuously over four terms and through the third year.

Class Schedule lesson1:The sharpening of Sickle Type Scaler and  Gracie-Type Scaler.Probing, scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler and a gracy-type scaler, topical application of fluoride
lesson2:Characteristics and operation of tooth surface polishing tools - Mutual training
lesson3: Contra-angle, screw type, PMTC Eva tip, polishing cone (including gingival massage) Mutual training
lesson4: Scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler, local application of fluoride, mandibular molar area, interactive training
lesson5: Scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler, local application of fluoride, maxillary molar area, interactive training
lesson6: Scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler, local application of fluoride, upper and lower anterior teeth, mutual practice
lesson7: Scaling and tooth surface polishing using an ultrasonic scaler - Mutual training
lesson8: Test

Practical tests each time.
Written test at the end of the practical training

Text/Reference
Books,etc. SHIKAYOBOSYOCHIRON-SHIKAHOKENSHIDORON

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review The 1st-7st Handout and “Dental Hygiene Series: Dental Prophylaxis and Dental Health Guidance.

Requirements Tardiness and absences will affect the next practical training, so please take good care of yourself.

Grading Method Comprehensive evaluation will be made based on knowledge (examinations), skills (examinations), attitude (submissions), etc.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Dental hygiene faculty with clinical experience in dental clinics and university hospitals provide practical training in basic oral health management techniques.

Message Please take care of your physical condition. If there are any changes to the content due to the progress of the practical training, etc., you will be notified accordingly.
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.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Dentistry Program of Oral Health Sciences Program for Oral Health Science
Lecture Code	J1605141	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	NIITANI YOSHIE
Instructor (Katakana)	ニイタニ　ヨシエ
Campus	Kasumi	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Thur1-4：DEN　Dental Skills Lavoratory 1,DEN　Dental Skills Lavoratory 3,DEN　Dental Skills Lavoratory 4
Lesson Style	Practical	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Exercise-oriented, work, use of chemicals.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	27 : Health Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Dental Sciences
Eligible Students	Second-year student
Keywords	SDG_03、SDG_04、Oral Health Managementscaling, sickle type scaler.
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	In the Oral Health Sciences program, which is the specialty of the dental hygienist, the courses pertain to basic skills.
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	The purpose of this practicum is to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for dental hygienists to provide oral health care to people. This practical training is conducted continuously over four terms and through the third year.
Class Schedule	lesson1:The sharpening of Sickle Type Scaler and Gracie-Type Scaler.Probing, scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler and a gracy-type scaler, topical application of fluoride lesson2:Characteristics and operation of tooth surface polishing tools - Mutual training lesson3: Contra-angle, screw type, PMTC Eva tip, polishing cone (including gingival massage) Mutual training lesson4: Scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler, local application of fluoride, mandibular molar area, interactive training lesson5: Scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler, local application of fluoride, maxillary molar area, interactive training lesson6: Scaling and polishing using a sickle-type scaler, local application of fluoride, upper and lower anterior teeth, mutual practice lesson7: Scaling and tooth surface polishing using an ultrasonic scaler - Mutual training lesson8: Test Practical tests each time. Written test at the end of the practical training
Text/Reference Books,etc.	SHIKAYOBOSYOCHIRON-SHIKAHOKENSHIDORON
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	The 1st-7st Handout and “Dental Hygiene Series: Dental Prophylaxis and Dental Health Guidance.
Requirements	Tardiness and absences will affect the next practical training, so please take good care of yourself.
Grading Method	Comprehensive evaluation will be made based on knowledge (examinations), skills (examinations), attitude (submissions), etc.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Dental hygiene faculty with clinical experience in dental clinics and university hospitals provide practical training in basic oral health management techniques.
Message	Please take care of your physical condition. If there are any changes to the content due to the progress of the practical training, etc., you will be notified accordingly. 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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