DHYG 4805L 01: Clinical Dental Hygiene 5

DHYG 4805L - Clinical Dental Hygiene 5

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41225,

Credit hours: 4

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Joseph Malys

Email: jmmalys@ysu.edu

Pamela Barkett

Email: pabarkett@ysu.edu

Jeffrey Logan

Email: jclogan@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor/Clinic Coordinator: Ruth Palich, RDH, MHHS, CHES - DHYG 4805L Course Coordinator Fall 2026
Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

Master of Health and Human Services (MHHS), Youngstown State University, 2008

BSAS in Allied Health, Youngstown State University, 2005

AAS in Dental Hygiene, Youngstown State University, 1994

Instructor Office Location: Cushwa, Rm. 1128
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-2023
Instructor Email: rgpalich@ysu.edu

DHYG 4805L Clinical Faculty:

As per the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), documentation of professional qualifications, dental and dental hygiene licenses, continuing education courses and training of all YSU Dental Hygiene Program faculty is maintained in the Dental Hygiene Main Office, Cushwa, Rm. 1202.

Monday:

J. Babinec, DDS jkbabinec@ysu.edu (pm)

  • BS Bio/Chem, Youngstown State University (YSU), 1993; DDS, Case Western Reserve Univ., 1997

P. Barkett, DDS pabarkett@ysu.edu (am)  

  • BA Biology, California State Univ., Northridge, 1982; DDS, University of Southern California, 1986                                                   

K. Dye, RDH  kadye@ysu.edu  (am & pm)

  • AAS Dental Hygiene, YSU, 1980; BSAS in Allied Health, YSU, 1991

R. Palich, RDH (am) - see above

H. Troy, RDH hntroy@ysu.edu (pm)

  • BS in Dental Hygiene, YSU, 2020

Wednesday:

K. Acord, RDH  kmacord@ysu.edu (pm)

  • BS in Dental Hygiene, YSU, 2017

P. Barkett, DDS pabarkett@ysu.edu (pm) - see above

K. Dye, RDH kadye@ysu.edu (am) - see above

J. Malys, DDS  jmmalys@ysu.edu (am)

  • BS in Comp. Science, YSU, 1976; DDS, Ohio State Univ., 1980

R. Palich (am and pm) - see above

Friday:

M. Kadvan, RDH  mlkadvan@ysu.edu (am & pm)

  • BS in Dental Hygiene, YSU, 2024

J. Logan, DDS  jclogan@ysu.edu  (am)

  • DDS, Ohio State Univ., 1989

J. Malys, DDS  jmmalys@ysu.edu (pm) - see above

A. Patrick, RDH appatrick@ysu.edu (am & pm)

  • BS in Dental Hygiene, YSU, 2022; MHHS, YSU, 2024

Private Instructor Information

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Course Description

4805L. Clinical Dental Hygiene 5. Advanced clinical application of dental hygiene techniques with emphasis on patient management and radiographic assessment resulting in an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan for periodontal patients. Twelve hours of clinic per week. Prereq.: DHYG 3704L. 4 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No Readings

There are no assigned course readings; however, this is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning. It is recommended that the textbooks of the program are utilized in preparation for clinic sessions and evaluations.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Goals and Objectives, Program Goals and Competencies, and Program Learning Outcomes

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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DHYG 4805L Tentative Course Calendar (Subject to Change)

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Orientation #1
Wed 8/26 Orientation #2 - 4805L goals due
Fri 8/28 Orientation #3
Mon 8/31 First patient day
Wed 9/2 Clinic patients
Fri 9/4 Clinic patients
Mon 9/7 Labor Day - YSU Closed
Wed 9/9 Clinic patients
Fri 9/11 Clinic patients
Mon 9/14 Clinic patients
Wed 9/16 Clinic patients
Fri 9/18 Clinic patients
Mon 9/21 Clinic patients
Wed 9/23 Clinic patients
Fri 9/25 All DHYG 3704L deficiencies due. Faculty begin patient record audits.
Clinic patients
Mon 9/28 Clinic patients
Wed 9/30 Clinic patients
Fri 10/2 4 process evaluations due
Clinic patients
Mon 10/5 Students confirm appointments with their advisors for Mid-semester review
Clinic patients
Wed 10/7 Clinic patients
Fri 10/9 Clinic patients
Mon 10/12 Mid-Semester Review Conferences. Dismiss patients 45 minutes early.
Clinic patients
Wed 10/14 Mid-Semester Conferences
Clinic patients
Fri 10/16 Mid-Semester Conferences
Clinic patients
Mon 10/19 Clinic patients
Wed 10/21 Clinic patients
Fri 10/23 Clinic closed. CE Course and Open House/Alumni Event
Please note: 10/25/26 is the last day to withdraw with a "W"
Mon 10/26 Clinic patients
Wed 10/28 Clinic patients
Fri 10/30 Clinic patients
Mon 11/2 Clinic patients
Wed 11/4 The Rich Center children
Fri 11/6 Clinic patients
Mon 11/9 Clinic patients
Wed 11/11 Veteran's Day - YSU Closed
Fri 11/13 9 process evaluations due; ODHA Annual Session - Class officers attend
Clinic patients
SATURDAY 11/14 - ODHA Poster presentations; all students attend
Mon 11/16 Clinic patients
Wed 11/18 Clinic patients
Fri 11/20 Clinic patients
Mon 11/23 All 4805L requirements due
Clinic patients
Wed 11/25 Thanksgiving break - no class
Fri 11/27 Thanksgiving break - no class
Mon 11/30 Clinic close-out meetings and duties. Portfolios due by 8am to your clinic faculty advisor and Prof. Palich
Wed 12/2 Clinic close-out
Fri 12/4 Clinic close-out
Mon 12/7 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.