DHYG 4805 - Dental Hygiene 5
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41224,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ruth Palich
Email: rgpalich@ysu.edu
Course Description
4805. Dental Hygiene 5. The role of the dental hygienist in providing care for special needs patients by recognizing the necessary treatment plan modifications due to physical, mental, medical, and social factors. Prereq.: DHYG 3704. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Boyd & Mallonee (2023). Wilkins’ Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 14th Ed. |
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 Calendar (Subject to Change)
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 8/27 | Chap. 46 The Pregnant Patient and Infant | Course introduction, review syllabus. Discuss Special Needs Case Study and other course requirements. Discuss chapter. Anticipatory guidance exercise. |
Syllabus and Case Study info/forms available on BB. FOR 9/3: Read article: “Silent Signals: Human Trafficking and the Dental Professional’s Duty to Act.” Link on Bb |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chap. 47 The Pediatric Patient Chap. 14 Family Violence |
Discuss chapters Discuss article |
Article Review #1 due |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chap. 48 The Older Adult Patient | Discuss chapter | |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chap. 50 The Patient with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder | Discuss chapter. PECS cards, social stories, and other resources for patients with ASD. Guest Lecturere: Abby Micco, RN, BSN, from The Rich Center for Autism speaking on management for patients with ASD. |
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| Thu | 9/24 | Chap. 49 The Patient with Cleft Lip/Palate Chap. 56 The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Patient |
Discuss chapters | Quiz #1 (20 questions) |
| Thu | 10/1 | Chap. 51 The Patient with Disability Chap. 52 Neurologic Disorders and Stroke |
Discuss chapters | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chap. 53 The Patient with an Endocrine Disorder Chap. 54 The Patient with Diabetes Mellitus |
Discuss chapters | Case Study Approval Form due (available on Bb). Your patient can sign the Consent/Waiver form when convenient, but this form must be turned in prior to the date of your presentation at the end of the semester. For 10/15: Read article: “When Cancer Care Meets the Mouth.” Link on Bb |
| Thu | 10/15 | Chap. 55 The Patient with Cancer | Discuss chapter and article | Exam #1 (Midterm) Article Review #2 due |
| Thu | 10/22 | Chap. 57 The Patient with a Seizure Disorder Chap. 58 The Patient with a Mental Health Disorder |
Discuss chapters Discuss article |
PLEASE NOTE: 10/25/26 is the last day to withdraw with a "W" |
| Thu | 10/29 | Chap. 60 The Patient with a Respiratory Disease | Discuss chapter Guest Lecturer: Kelly Colwell, RRT, EdD, Respiratory Care Program Director |
For 11/5: Read article, “What You Need to Know About Cannabis Use” Link on Bb |
| Thu | 11/5 | Chap. 59 The Patient with a Substance-Related Disorder Chap. 61 The Patient with Cardiovascular Disease |
Discuss chapters Discuss article |
Article Review #3 due |
| Thu | 11/12 | Chap. 62 The Patient with a Blood Disorder Chap. 63 The Patient with an Autoimmune Disorder Chap. 4 DH Care in Alternative Settings |
Discuss chapters | Quiz #2 (20 questions) FOR NEXT WEEK: Grading rubric for Case Study presentation available on Bb. Please email your slides to me prior to your presentation. |
| Thu | 11/19 | Case Study Presentations #1 | Case Study Presentations #1 | |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class - Happy Thanksgiving! | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Case Study Presentations #2 | Case Study Presentations #2 | |
| Thu | 12/10 | Final Exam - Final is comprehensive. Time and location TBD. |
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.