DHYG 3703L - Clinical Dental Hygiene 3
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 06, CRN 41234,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dana Jordan
Email: dnpowell@ysu.edu
Alexis Conner
Email: amswain@ysu.edu
Course Description
3703L. Clinical Dental Hygiene 3. Clinic application of dental hygiene techniques on student partners and clinic patients. Emphasis on applied preventive measures and patient education. Eight hours of clinic per week. Prereq.: C or better in DHYG 2602L or permission of the Program Administrator. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Youngstown State University Dr. Madeleine Haggerty Dental Hygiene Program Policies and Procedures Manual, 2026 | Faculty | |
| Required | Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference, 14th edition | Arthur H Jeske | |
| Required | DHYG Medical Information Cards (AUG 2024 edition) |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Required Textbooks
- Youngstown State University Dr. Madeleine Haggerty Dental Hygiene Program Policies and Procedures Manual, 2026
- Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference, 14th edition
- DHYG Medical Information Cards (AUG 2024 edition)
- Textbooks of the program for referral and reference
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule (Subject to Change)
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Clinic Orientation Day #1 | |
| Thu | 8/27 | Clinic Orientation Day #2 | **Copy of 3703L goals due to clinic faculty advisor if not already turned in** Kit #2 Delivery - HuFriedy |
| Tue | 9/1 | Student partner #1 - **Must complete patient classification form for student partner. Use existing Dentrix intra/extra oral exam notes and add dateline. | Student Partner Evals |
| Thu | 9/3 | Student partner #1 | Student Partner Evals |
| Tue | 9/8 | Student partner #1 | Student Partner Evals |
| Thu | 9/10 | Student partner #2 | Student Partner Evals |
| Tue | 9/15 | Student partner #2 | Student Partner Evals |
| Thu | 9/17 | Student partner #2 | Student Partner Evals *Last day to place holds in appt. book!! |
| Tue | 9/22 | Clinic Orientation Day #3 | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Patient Screening/Classification (2 patients) | All students screen |
| Tue | 9/29 | Patient Screening/Classification (2 patients) | All students screen |
| Thu | 10/1 | Clinic patients | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Clinic patients | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Clinic patients | All 2602L Deficiencies Due |
| Tue | 10/13 | Clinic patients | Students schedule appointments with faculty advisors for mid-semester review |
| Thu | 10/15 | Clinic patients | Chart Audits begin |
| Tue | 10/20 | Clinic patients Mid-Semester Conferences | Mid-Semester Conferences - Dismiss patients 45 minutes early |
| Thu | 10/22 | Clinic patients Mid-Semester Conferences October 25 - Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W” | Mid-Semester Conferences - Dismiss patients 45 minutes early |
| Tue | 10/27 | Clinic patients | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Clinic patients | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Clinic patients | |
| Thu | 11/5 | Clinic patients | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Clinic patients | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Clinic patients | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Clinic patients | |
| Thu | 11/19 | Clinic patients | |
| Tue | 11/24 | Clinic patients | All 3703L requirements due |
| Thu | 11/26 | NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Break | |
| Tue | 12/1 | Clinic Close-out Meetings and Duties | Portfolios due @ 8am to clinic faculty advisors and Prof. Hartman |
| Thu | 12/3 | Clinic Close-out Meetings and Duties | |
| Tue | 12/8 | Finals Week | |
| Thu | 12/10 | Finals Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.