University of Hawaii Maui College
DH 256 - Applied Pharmacology in Dentistry

1. Course Alpha. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 DH

2. Course Number. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 256

3. Course Title/Catalog Title. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 Applied Pharmacology in Dentistry

4. Number of Credits. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 2

5. Contact Hours/Type. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Hour lecture (2)


6. Course Description. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Examines drugs by groups with special emphasis on those used in dentistry including their physical and chemical properties, dosage and therapuetic effects. Describes implications for client dental hygiene care using case studies.



7. Pre-Requisites. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

PHRM 203 with grade C or better, or licensed dentist or dental hygienist.



8. Co-requisites.

 

None



9. Recommended Preparation.

 

None



10. Is this a cross-listed course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO


11. Reason for Proposal. Why is this course being proposed or modified? This question requires specific information as part of the explanation. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Increase course credit from 1 to 2 credits. More lecture time is needed to facilitate learning of all systems.



12. Effective Semester and Year. For new or modified courses, the effective year is one year from the semester proposed. For example, if proposed in Spring 2012, the effective semester is Spring 2013. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 Fall 2013

13. Grading Method. What grading methods may be used for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Letter grade only/No Audit (0)


14. Is this course repeatable for credit? How often can this course be counted toward a degree or certificate? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

15. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES" and enter in that screen. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
 Course SLO/CompetencyI. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology// a. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care.// b. List and utilize the various online and computer drug references.// c. Discuss various federal drug laws and their impact on drug regulation.// d. List and discuss different types of undesirable drug effects.// e. Identify the various types of pharmaceutical preparations.// f. Describe common routes of drug administration.//II. Prescription Writing// a. Identify the various parts of a written prescription.// b. Develop clinical skills for prescription writing.// c. Discuss how to avoid errors in prescription writing.// d. Discuss issues related to writing prescriptions for controlled substances.// e. Identify common Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing.// f. Discuss the concept of generic substitution.//III. Fundamentals of Drug Action// a. Compare differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.// b. Describe the characteristics of drug molecules.// c. Describe the mechanisms of drug absorption through the various membranes in the body. // d. Describe absorption through the different routes of drug administration.// e. Describe the drug-receptor interaction.// f. Distinguish between a loading dose and a maintenance dose.// g. Describe the various factors involved in the biological variations of drug dosing.//IV. Drug Interactions in Dentistry.// a. Differentiate between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions.// b. Explain how drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions affect patients.// c. Identify common drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.//Drugs Used in Dental Practice V. Drugs for Pain Control.// a. Discuss the concepts of dental pain.// b. Discuss the commonly used pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of orofacial pain.// c. Identify drug-drug interactions that pertain to dental treatment.// d. Describe the classification of narcotic analgesics.// e. Discuss when a narcotic versus a nonnarcotic analgesic in indicated for dental patients.// f. Discuss screening methods to detect potential patients with a chemical dependency.//VI. Antimicrobial Drugs// a. List the classifications of the different antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluroquinolones, and nitroimidazoles.// b. Understand the concept of bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics.// c. Describe adverse effects of the various antibiotics.// d. Explain the use of antibiotics in periodontics, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics.// e. Discuss the rationale for use of topical agents used in dentistry.//VII. Antiviral and Antifungal Agents.// a. Illustrate the pathophysiology of herpes simplex viruses.// b. List various antiherpetic drugs.// c. Describe the appropriate dental management of patients with herpes labialis.// d. List the patients that are higher risk for fungal infections.// e. List common antifungal agents used to treat oral infections.// f. List common drug interactions of systemic antifungal agents.//VIII. Local Anesthetics.// a. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics.// b. Classify local anesthetics used in dentistry.// c. Describe adverse effects of local anesthetics.// d. Describe the signs and symptoms of anesthetic toxicity.// e. Discuss the use of vasoconstrictors in medically compromised patients.//IX. Sedation and General Anesthetics.// a. Summarize the concepts of minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.// b. List various pharmacologic agents used for moderate sedation.// c. List the objectives in using sedation to manage dental patients.// d. Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the dental office.//X. Fluorides in Dental Practice.// a. Describe the chemical composition, metabolism, and systemic intake of fluoride.// b. Describe the various types of fluoride available.// c. Explain acute and chronic fluoride toxicity and how it relates to systemic and topical use.//XI. Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions.// a. Review common oral mucous membrane lesions including signs, symptoms, and treatments.// b. Choose the appropriate treatment for xerostomia.//Drugs Used by Dental Patients XII. Vitamins and Minerals.// a. Evaluate the role of vitamins in the health of an individual.// b. Describe oral signs and symptoms in deficiency states.// c. List the various types of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.// d. Explain the importance of drug-drug interactions with selected vitamins.// e. Discuss how select vitamins affect dental treatment.//XIII. Autonomic Drugs a. Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.// b. Illustrate the different types of receptors and neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.// c. Identify drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions).// d. Understand the differences between adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.// e. Describe the role of autonomic nervous system drugs in dentistry.// f. Explain the use of vasoconstrictors (in local anesthetics) in dental patients.//XIV. Cardiovascular Drugs a. Describe the different types of heart diseases.// b. List the different categories of drugs used in the treatment of heart conditions.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of these drugs that are important in the dental office.// d. Describe steps used to monitor a cardiac patient who is being administered a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in the dental office.//XV.Respiratory Drugs a. Classify asthma into different categories.// b. Explain the management of asthma in relation to dental treatment.// c. List and describe current medications used in asthma.// d. Discuss the management of COPD.// e. Describe the management of rhinitis.// f. Discuss the therapy for cough.// g. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines as they relate to dentistry.//XVI.Gastrointestinal Drugs// a. Describe the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcer disease.// b. Explain the differences in treatment between peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).// c. Discuss any contraindications or precautions in dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders.// d. Discuss the pharmacologic therapy for GERD.// e. Discuss the treatments for constipation and diarrhea.//XVII. Neurologic Drugs// a. List the different types of epilepsy.// b. Describe the management of a patient undergoing an epileptic seizure in the dental chair.// c. List and discuss drug-drug interactions with antiepileptic drugs.// d. List and discuss drugs used in the treatment of Parkinsonâ??s disease.// e. Discuss the drug management of headaches.//XVIII. Psychotropic Drugs.// a. Discuss the biochemical etiology of the various psychiatric disorders.// b. Describe the major classes of psychotherapeutic medications.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of psychotropic medications.// d. Discuss the impact of these adverse side effects during dental treatment.//XIX. Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs.// a. Illustrate the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.// b. Compare the indication and effects of the available medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.// c. Explain the dental management of diabetic patients.// d. Describe the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications.// e. State the dental management of patients with thyroid disorders.// f. State the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids.// g. Describe the dental implications of topical corticosteroids.// h. Describe important dental concerns of corticosteroids.// i. Summarize the components of oral contraceptives and dental concerns.//XX. Infectious Disease Drugs.// a. Describe the pharmacology of currently approved drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.// b. Describe selected drugs with adverse effects related to dentistry and how to manage them.// c. Explain dental implications of patients taking anti-HIV drugs.// d. List the characteristics of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.// e. List the various antimycobacterial drugs.// f. Discuss the dental adverse side effects of the antimycobacterial drugs.// g. Explain the role of interferons and herbal supplements in the treatment of hepatitis C.//XXI. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs.// a. Discuss the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of neoplasms.// b. List the commonly used antineoplastic agents.// c. Discuss the common oral adverse effects of antineoplastic agents.// d. Describe the adverse effects and drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs.//XXII. Nutraceuticals.// a. Discuss the views of complementary and alternative medicine.// b. Describe the actions of various herbal products used in dentistry.// c. List common adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.// d. Discuss the role of herbal medicine in dentistry.//
I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 Course SLO/PSLO1. Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to : Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge and skill by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentaion for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.
I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.



16. Course Competencies. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE COMPETENCIES/ISSUES/SKILLS" and enter text in that screen. Course competencies are smaller, simpler tasks that connect to and facilitate the SLOs.

 
Competency
I. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology// a. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care.// b. List and utilize the various online and computer drug references.// c. Discuss various federal drug laws and their impact on drug regulation.// d. List and discuss different types of undesirable drug effects.// e. Identify the various types of pharmaceutical preparations.// f. Describe common routes of drug administration.//
II. Prescription Writing// a. Identify the various parts of a written prescription.// b. Develop clinical skills for prescription writing.// c. Discuss how to avoid errors in prescription writing.// d. Discuss issues related to writing prescriptions for controlled substances.// e. Identify common Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing.// f. Discuss the concept of generic substitution.//
III. Fundamentals of Drug Action// a. Compare differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.// b. Describe the characteristics of drug molecules.// c. Describe the mechanisms of drug absorption through the various membranes in the body. // d. Describe absorption through the different routes of drug administration.// e. Describe the drug-receptor interaction.// f. Distinguish between a loading dose and a maintenance dose.// g. Describe the various factors involved in the biological variations of drug dosing.//
IV. Drug Interactions in Dentistry.// a. Differentiate between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions.// b. Explain how drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions affect patients.// c. Identify common drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.//
Drugs Used in Dental Practice V. Drugs for Pain Control.// a. Discuss the concepts of dental pain.// b. Discuss the commonly used pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of orofacial pain.// c. Identify drug-drug interactions that pertain to dental treatment.// d. Describe the classification of narcotic analgesics.// e. Discuss when a narcotic versus a nonnarcotic analgesic in indicated for dental patients.// f. Discuss screening methods to detect potential patients with a chemical dependency.//
VI. Antimicrobial Drugs// a. List the classifications of the different antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluroquinolones, and nitroimidazoles.// b. Understand the concept of bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics.// c. Describe adverse effects of the various antibiotics.// d. Explain the use of antibiotics in periodontics, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics.// e. Discuss the rationale for use of topical agents used in dentistry.//
VII. Antiviral and Antifungal Agents.// a. Illustrate the pathophysiology of herpes simplex viruses.// b. List various antiherpetic drugs.// c. Describe the appropriate dental management of patients with herpes labialis.// d. List the patients that are higher risk for fungal infections.// e. List common antifungal agents used to treat oral infections.// f. List common drug interactions of systemic antifungal agents.//
VIII. Local Anesthetics.// a. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics.// b. Classify local anesthetics used in dentistry.// c. Describe adverse effects of local anesthetics.// d. Describe the signs and symptoms of anesthetic toxicity.// e. Discuss the use of vasoconstrictors in medically compromised patients.//
IX. Sedation and General Anesthetics.// a. Summarize the concepts of minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.// b. List various pharmacologic agents used for moderate sedation.// c. List the objectives in using sedation to manage dental patients.// d. Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the dental office.//
X. Fluorides in Dental Practice.// a. Describe the chemical composition, metabolism, and systemic intake of fluoride.// b. Describe the various types of fluoride available.// c. Explain acute and chronic fluoride toxicity and how it relates to systemic and topical use.//
XI. Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions.// a. Review common oral mucous membrane lesions including signs, symptoms, and treatments.// b. Choose the appropriate treatment for xerostomia.//
Drugs Used by Dental Patients XII. Vitamins and Minerals.// a. Evaluate the role of vitamins in the health of an individual.// b. Describe oral signs and symptoms in deficiency states.// c. List the various types of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.// d. Explain the importance of drug-drug interactions with selected vitamins.// e. Discuss how select vitamins affect dental treatment.//
XIII. Autonomic Drugs a. Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.// b. Illustrate the different types of receptors and neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.// c. Identify drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions).// d. Understand the differences between adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.// e. Describe the role of autonomic nervous system drugs in dentistry.// f. Explain the use of vasoconstrictors (in local anesthetics) in dental patients.//
XIV. Cardiovascular Drugs a. Describe the different types of heart diseases.// b. List the different categories of drugs used in the treatment of heart conditions.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of these drugs that are important in the dental office.// d. Describe steps used to monitor a cardiac patient who is being administered a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in the dental office.//
XV.Respiratory Drugs a. Classify asthma into different categories.// b. Explain the management of asthma in relation to dental treatment.// c. List and describe current medications used in asthma.// d. Discuss the management of COPD.// e. Describe the management of rhinitis.// f. Discuss the therapy for cough.// g. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines as they relate to dentistry.//
XVI.Gastrointestinal Drugs// a. Describe the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcer disease.// b. Explain the differences in treatment between peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).// c. Discuss any contraindications or precautions in dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders.// d. Discuss the pharmacologic therapy for GERD.// e. Discuss the treatments for constipation and diarrhea.//
XVII. Neurologic Drugs// a. List the different types of epilepsy.// b. Describe the management of a patient undergoing an epileptic seizure in the dental chair.// c. List and discuss drug-drug interactions with antiepileptic drugs.// d. List and discuss drugs used in the treatment of Parkinsonâ??s disease.// e. Discuss the drug management of headaches.//
XVIII. Psychotropic Drugs.// a. Discuss the biochemical etiology of the various psychiatric disorders.// b. Describe the major classes of psychotherapeutic medications.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of psychotropic medications.// d. Discuss the impact of these adverse side effects during dental treatment.//
XIX. Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs.// a. Illustrate the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.// b. Compare the indication and effects of the available medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.// c. Explain the dental management of diabetic patients.// d. Describe the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications.// e. State the dental management of patients with thyroid disorders.// f. State the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids.// g. Describe the dental implications of topical corticosteroids.// h. Describe important dental concerns of corticosteroids.// i. Summarize the components of oral contraceptives and dental concerns.//
XX. Infectious Disease Drugs.// a. Describe the pharmacology of currently approved drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.// b. Describe selected drugs with adverse effects related to dentistry and how to manage them.// c. Explain dental implications of patients taking anti-HIV drugs.// d. List the characteristics of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.// e. List the various antimycobacterial drugs.// f. Discuss the dental adverse side effects of the antimycobacterial drugs.// g. Explain the role of interferons and herbal supplements in the treatment of hepatitis C.//
XXI. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs.// a. Discuss the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of neoplasms.// b. List the commonly used antineoplastic agents.// c. Discuss the common oral adverse effects of antineoplastic agents.// d. Describe the adverse effects and drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs.//
XXII. Nutraceuticals.// a. Discuss the views of complementary and alternative medicine.// b. Describe the actions of various herbal products used in dentistry.// c. List common adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.// d. Discuss the role of herbal medicine in dentistry.//


17. Recommended Course Content and Timeline. The course content facilitates the course competencies. Course content may be organized by weeks, units, topics or the like.

 
Content
Week 1-Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology
Prescription Writing
Week 2- Fundamentals of Drug Action
Drug Interactions in Dentistry
Week 3- Drugs for Pain Control
Week 4-EXAM I
Week 5- Antimicrobial Drugs
Week 6- Antiviral and Antifungal Agents
Fluorides in Dental Practice
Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions
Week 7- Local Anesthetics
Sedation and General Anesthetics
Week 8- EXAM II
Week 9- Autonomic Drugs
Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs
Week 10- Cardiovascular Drugs
Week 11- Respiratory Drugs
Gastrointestinal Drugs
Week 12- EXAM III
Week 13- Vitamins and Minerals
Neurologic Drugs
Week 14- Psychotropic Drugs
Week 15- Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs
Week 16- Infectious Disease Drugs
Neutraceuticals
Week 17- FINAL EXAMINATION


18. Program Learning Outcomes. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "PLOs" and enter text in that screen. Program Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs) supported by this course. If you are not a "program" use the Liberal Arts PLOs, view them by clicking on ? icon to the right.

 
Program SLO
1. Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to : Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge and skill by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentaion for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.


19. College-wide Academic Student Learning Outcomes (CASLOs). FIRST, fill out the CASLO grid located in the UHMC tab above. Click on the HELP icon for tips on determining support for the CASLOs and indicate your choices below by clicking on the box in front of each supported CASLO. NOTE: Our campus does not use the Preparatory Level, Level 1 and Level 2 designations in the chart below.

 

 Creativity - Able to express originality through a variety of forms.

   
selectedCritical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.

  selectedLevel 2
selectedInformation Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

  selectedLevel 2
selectedOral Communication - Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.

  selectedLevel 2
 Quantitative Reasoning - Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.

   
selectedWritten Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.

 selectedLevel 1 



GenED SLO
Critical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Oral Communication - Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.
Written Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.


20. Linking. CLICK ON CHAIN LINK ICON IN UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER TO BEGIN LINKING. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

21. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Classroom/Lab (0)


22. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
 
  • Weinber, Westphal, & Fine. Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist. 1st. .



23. Maximum enrollment. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 20

24. Particular room type requirement. Is this course restricted to particular room type? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

25. Special scheduling considerations. Are there special scheduling considerations for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

26. Are special or additional resources needed for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

no



27. Does this course require special fees to be paid for by students? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

28. Does this course change the number of required credit hours in a degree or certificate? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Yes, this course will add 1 credit, however the Program will be modified to delete a 1 credit DH 268 Dental Radiography & Interpretation and a 3 credit Social Science Course.



29. Course designation(s) for the Liberal Arts A.A. degree and/or for the college's other associate degrees. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
DegreeProgramCategory
Associate in Arts:Liberal ArtsLE - Elective

 
AS:Allied Health - Dental HygienePR - Program Requirement
AAS:  
BAS:  
Developmental/
Remedial:		  


30. Course designation(s) for other colleges in the UH system.

 

None



31. Indicate the year and page # of UHMC catalog referred to. For new or modified courses, please indicate the catalog pages that need to be modified and provide a sheet outlining those changes.

 

2012-2013 page108.



32. College-wide Academic Student Learner Outcomes (CASLOs). Please click on the HELP icon for more information.

 
Standard 1 - Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 1.1 - Use writing to discover and articulate ideas. 1
Outcome 1.2 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication. 2
Outcome 1.3 - Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences. 2
Outcome 1.4 - Gather information and document sources appropriately. 2
Outcome 1.5 - Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement. 2
Outcome 1.6 - Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content. 2
Outcome 1.7 - Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics. 2
Outcome 1.8 - Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing. 2
Outcome 1.9 - Develop a personal voice in written communication. 0
Standard 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.		  
Outcome 2.1 - Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and appropriately. 2
Outcome 2.2 - Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate. 1
Outcome 2.3 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving. 1
Outcome 2.4 - Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation. 0
Outcome 2.5 - Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present results. 0
Outcome 2.6 - Assess the validity of statistical conclusions. 1
Standard 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology.
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.		  
Outcome 3.1 - Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly. 2
Outcome 3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and technology. 2
Outcome 3.3 - Recognize, identify, and define an information need. 2
Outcome 3.4 - Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of that information.  2
Outcome 3.5 - Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media. 1
Outcome 3.6 - Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use. 0
Standard 4 - Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 4.1 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication. 2
Outcome 4.2 - Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication. 2
Outcome 4.3 - Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion. 1
Outcome 4.4 - Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and occasion. 2
Outcome 4.5 - Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed. 2
Outcome 4.6 - Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions. 2
Standard 5 - Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.		  
Outcome 5.1 - Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information. 1
Outcome 5.2 - Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem. 1
Outcome 5.3 - Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses. 1
Outcome 5.4 - Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation and analysis. 2
Outcome 5.5 - Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence. 2
Outcome 5.6 - Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence. 2
Outcome 5.7 - Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions. 2
Outcome 5.8 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning. 2
Outcome 5.9 - Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of others. 1
Standard 6 - Creativity
Able to express originality through a variety of forms.		  
Outcome 6.1: Generate responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking. 0
Outcome 6.2: Explore diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge. 1
Outcome 6.3: Sustain engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose. 1
Outcome 6.4: Apply creative principles to discover and express new ideas. 0
Outcome 6.5: Demonstrate the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction 0
Outcome 6.6: Build upon or adapt the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions. 1


33. Additional Information

 

Competency
I. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology// a. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care.// b. List and utilize the various online and computer drug references.// c. Discuss various federal drug laws and their impact on drug regulation.// d. List and discuss different types of undesirable drug effects.// e. Identify the various types of pharmaceutical preparations.// f. Describe common routes of drug administration.//
Competency
II. Prescription Writing// a. Identify the various parts of a written prescription.// b. Develop clinical skills for prescription writing.// c. Discuss how to avoid errors in prescription writing.// d. Discuss issues related to writing prescriptions for controlled substances.// e. Identify common Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing.// f. Discuss the concept of generic substitution.//
Competency
III. Fundamentals of Drug Action// a. Compare differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.// b. Describe the characteristics of drug molecules.// c. Describe the mechanisms of drug absorption through the various membranes in the body. // d. Describe absorption through the different routes of drug administration.// e. Describe the drug-receptor interaction.// f. Distinguish between a loading dose and a maintenance dose.// g. Describe the various factors involved in the biological variations of drug dosing.//
Competency
IV. Drug Interactions in Dentistry.// a. Differentiate between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions.// b. Explain how drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions affect patients.// c. Identify common drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.//
Competency
Drugs Used in Dental Practice V. Drugs for Pain Control.// a. Discuss the concepts of dental pain.// b. Discuss the commonly used pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of orofacial pain.// c. Identify drug-drug interactions that pertain to dental treatment.// d. Describe the classification of narcotic analgesics.// e. Discuss when a narcotic versus a nonnarcotic analgesic in indicated for dental patients.// f. Discuss screening methods to detect potential patients with a chemical dependency.//
Competency
VI. Antimicrobial Drugs// a. List the classifications of the different antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluroquinolones, and nitroimidazoles.// b. Understand the concept of bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics.// c. Describe adverse effects of the various antibiotics.// d. Explain the use of antibiotics in periodontics, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics.// e. Discuss the rationale for use of topical agents used in dentistry.//
Competency
VII. Antiviral and Antifungal Agents.// a. Illustrate the pathophysiology of herpes simplex viruses.// b. List various antiherpetic drugs.// c. Describe the appropriate dental management of patients with herpes labialis.// d. List the patients that are higher risk for fungal infections.// e. List common antifungal agents used to treat oral infections.// f. List common drug interactions of systemic antifungal agents.//
Competency
VIII. Local Anesthetics.// a. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics.// b. Classify local anesthetics used in dentistry.// c. Describe adverse effects of local anesthetics.// d. Describe the signs and symptoms of anesthetic toxicity.// e. Discuss the use of vasoconstrictors in medically compromised patients.//
Competency
IX. Sedation and General Anesthetics.// a. Summarize the concepts of minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.// b. List various pharmacologic agents used for moderate sedation.// c. List the objectives in using sedation to manage dental patients.// d. Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the dental office.//
Competency
X. Fluorides in Dental Practice.// a. Describe the chemical composition, metabolism, and systemic intake of fluoride.// b. Describe the various types of fluoride available.// c. Explain acute and chronic fluoride toxicity and how it relates to systemic and topical use.//
Competency
XI. Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions.// a. Review common oral mucous membrane lesions including signs, symptoms, and treatments.// b. Choose the appropriate treatment for xerostomia.//
Competency
Drugs Used by Dental Patients XII. Vitamins and Minerals.// a. Evaluate the role of vitamins in the health of an individual.// b. Describe oral signs and symptoms in deficiency states.// c. List the various types of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.// d. Explain the importance of drug-drug interactions with selected vitamins.// e. Discuss how select vitamins affect dental treatment.//
Competency
XIII. Autonomic Drugs a. Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.// b. Illustrate the different types of receptors and neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.// c. Identify drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions).// d. Understand the differences between adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.// e. Describe the role of autonomic nervous system drugs in dentistry.// f. Explain the use of vasoconstrictors (in local anesthetics) in dental patients.//
Competency
XIV. Cardiovascular Drugs a. Describe the different types of heart diseases.// b. List the different categories of drugs used in the treatment of heart conditions.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of these drugs that are important in the dental office.// d. Describe steps used to monitor a cardiac patient who is being administered a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in the dental office.//
Competency
XV.Respiratory Drugs a. Classify asthma into different categories.// b. Explain the management of asthma in relation to dental treatment.// c. List and describe current medications used in asthma.// d. Discuss the management of COPD.// e. Describe the management of rhinitis.// f. Discuss the therapy for cough.// g. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines as they relate to dentistry.//
Competency
XVI.Gastrointestinal Drugs// a. Describe the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcer disease.// b. Explain the differences in treatment between peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).// c. Discuss any contraindications or precautions in dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders.// d. Discuss the pharmacologic therapy for GERD.// e. Discuss the treatments for constipation and diarrhea.//
Competency
XVII. Neurologic Drugs// a. List the different types of epilepsy.// b. Describe the management of a patient undergoing an epileptic seizure in the dental chair.// c. List and discuss drug-drug interactions with antiepileptic drugs.// d. List and discuss drugs used in the treatment of Parkinsonâ??s disease.// e. Discuss the drug management of headaches.//
Competency
XVIII. Psychotropic Drugs.// a. Discuss the biochemical etiology of the various psychiatric disorders.// b. Describe the major classes of psychotherapeutic medications.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of psychotropic medications.// d. Discuss the impact of these adverse side effects during dental treatment.//
Competency
XIX. Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs.// a. Illustrate the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.// b. Compare the indication and effects of the available medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.// c. Explain the dental management of diabetic patients.// d. Describe the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications.// e. State the dental management of patients with thyroid disorders.// f. State the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids.// g. Describe the dental implications of topical corticosteroids.// h. Describe important dental concerns of corticosteroids.// i. Summarize the components of oral contraceptives and dental concerns.//
Competency
XX. Infectious Disease Drugs.// a. Describe the pharmacology of currently approved drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.// b. Describe selected drugs with adverse effects related to dentistry and how to manage them.// c. Explain dental implications of patients taking anti-HIV drugs.// d. List the characteristics of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.// e. List the various antimycobacterial drugs.// f. Discuss the dental adverse side effects of the antimycobacterial drugs.// g. Explain the role of interferons and herbal supplements in the treatment of hepatitis C.//
Competency
XXI. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs.// a. Discuss the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of neoplasms.// b. List the commonly used antineoplastic agents.// c. Discuss the common oral adverse effects of antineoplastic agents.// d. Describe the adverse effects and drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs.//
Competency
XXII. Nutraceuticals.// a. Discuss the views of complementary and alternative medicine.// b. Describe the actions of various herbal products used in dentistry.// c. List common adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.// d. Discuss the role of herbal medicine in dentistry.//
Competency
I. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology// a. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care.// b. List and utilize the various online and computer drug references.// c. Discuss various federal drug laws and their impact on drug regulation.// d. List and discuss different types of undesirable drug effects.// e. Identify the various types of pharmaceutical preparations.// f. Describe common routes of drug administration.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
II. Prescription Writing// a. Identify the various parts of a written prescription.// b. Develop clinical skills for prescription writing.// c. Discuss how to avoid errors in prescription writing.// d. Discuss issues related to writing prescriptions for controlled substances.// e. Identify common Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing.// f. Discuss the concept of generic substitution.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
III. Fundamentals of Drug Action// a. Compare differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.// b. Describe the characteristics of drug molecules.// c. Describe the mechanisms of drug absorption through the various membranes in the body. // d. Describe absorption through the different routes of drug administration.// e. Describe the drug-receptor interaction.// f. Distinguish between a loading dose and a maintenance dose.// g. Describe the various factors involved in the biological variations of drug dosing.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
IV. Drug Interactions in Dentistry.// a. Differentiate between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions.// b. Explain how drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions affect patients.// c. Identify common drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
Drugs Used in Dental Practice V. Drugs for Pain Control.// a. Discuss the concepts of dental pain.// b. Discuss the commonly used pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of orofacial pain.// c. Identify drug-drug interactions that pertain to dental treatment.// d. Describe the classification of narcotic analgesics.// e. Discuss when a narcotic versus a nonnarcotic analgesic in indicated for dental patients.// f. Discuss screening methods to detect potential patients with a chemical dependency.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
VI. Antimicrobial Drugs// a. List the classifications of the different antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluroquinolones, and nitroimidazoles.// b. Understand the concept of bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics.// c. Describe adverse effects of the various antibiotics.// d. Explain the use of antibiotics in periodontics, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics.// e. Discuss the rationale for use of topical agents used in dentistry.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
VII. Antiviral and Antifungal Agents.// a. Illustrate the pathophysiology of herpes simplex viruses.// b. List various antiherpetic drugs.// c. Describe the appropriate dental management of patients with herpes labialis.// d. List the patients that are higher risk for fungal infections.// e. List common antifungal agents used to treat oral infections.// f. List common drug interactions of systemic antifungal agents.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
VIII. Local Anesthetics.// a. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics.// b. Classify local anesthetics used in dentistry.// c. Describe adverse effects of local anesthetics.// d. Describe the signs and symptoms of anesthetic toxicity.// e. Discuss the use of vasoconstrictors in medically compromised patients.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
IX. Sedation and General Anesthetics.// a. Summarize the concepts of minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.// b. List various pharmacologic agents used for moderate sedation.// c. List the objectives in using sedation to manage dental patients.// d. Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the dental office.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
X. Fluorides in Dental Practice.// a. Describe the chemical composition, metabolism, and systemic intake of fluoride.// b. Describe the various types of fluoride available.// c. Explain acute and chronic fluoride toxicity and how it relates to systemic and topical use.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XI. Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions.// a. Review common oral mucous membrane lesions including signs, symptoms, and treatments.// b. Choose the appropriate treatment for xerostomia.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
Drugs Used by Dental Patients XII. Vitamins and Minerals.// a. Evaluate the role of vitamins in the health of an individual.// b. Describe oral signs and symptoms in deficiency states.// c. List the various types of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.// d. Explain the importance of drug-drug interactions with selected vitamins.// e. Discuss how select vitamins affect dental treatment.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XIII. Autonomic Drugs a. Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.// b. Illustrate the different types of receptors and neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.// c. Identify drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions).// d. Understand the differences between adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.// e. Describe the role of autonomic nervous system drugs in dentistry.// f. Explain the use of vasoconstrictors (in local anesthetics) in dental patients.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XIV. Cardiovascular Drugs a. Describe the different types of heart diseases.// b. List the different categories of drugs used in the treatment of heart conditions.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of these drugs that are important in the dental office.// d. Describe steps used to monitor a cardiac patient who is being administered a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in the dental office.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XV.Respiratory Drugs a. Classify asthma into different categories.// b. Explain the management of asthma in relation to dental treatment.// c. List and describe current medications used in asthma.// d. Discuss the management of COPD.// e. Describe the management of rhinitis.// f. Discuss the therapy for cough.// g. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines as they relate to dentistry.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XVI.Gastrointestinal Drugs// a. Describe the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcer disease.// b. Explain the differences in treatment between peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).// c. Discuss any contraindications or precautions in dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders.// d. Discuss the pharmacologic therapy for GERD.// e. Discuss the treatments for constipation and diarrhea.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XVII. Neurologic Drugs// a. List the different types of epilepsy.// b. Describe the management of a patient undergoing an epileptic seizure in the dental chair.// c. List and discuss drug-drug interactions with antiepileptic drugs.// d. List and discuss drugs used in the treatment of Parkinsonâ??s disease.// e. Discuss the drug management of headaches.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XVIII. Psychotropic Drugs.// a. Discuss the biochemical etiology of the various psychiatric disorders.// b. Describe the major classes of psychotherapeutic medications.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of psychotropic medications.// d. Discuss the impact of these adverse side effects during dental treatment.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XIX. Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs.// a. Illustrate the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.// b. Compare the indication and effects of the available medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.// c. Explain the dental management of diabetic patients.// d. Describe the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications.// e. State the dental management of patients with thyroid disorders.// f. State the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids.// g. Describe the dental implications of topical corticosteroids.// h. Describe important dental concerns of corticosteroids.// i. Summarize the components of oral contraceptives and dental concerns.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XX. Infectious Disease Drugs.// a. Describe the pharmacology of currently approved drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.// b. Describe selected drugs with adverse effects related to dentistry and how to manage them.// c. Explain dental implications of patients taking anti-HIV drugs.// d. List the characteristics of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.// e. List the various antimycobacterial drugs.// f. Discuss the dental adverse side effects of the antimycobacterial drugs.// g. Explain the role of interferons and herbal supplements in the treatment of hepatitis C.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XXI. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs.// a. Discuss the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of neoplasms.// b. List the commonly used antineoplastic agents.// c. Discuss the common oral adverse effects of antineoplastic agents.// d. Describe the adverse effects and drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
XXII. Nutraceuticals.// a. Discuss the views of complementary and alternative medicine.// b. Describe the actions of various herbal products used in dentistry.// c. List common adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.// d. Discuss the role of herbal medicine in dentistry.//

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
Competency
I. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology// a. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care.// b. List and utilize the various online and computer drug references.// c. Discuss various federal drug laws and their impact on drug regulation.// d. List and discuss different types of undesirable drug effects.// e. Identify the various types of pharmaceutical preparations.// f. Describe common routes of drug administration.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
II. Prescription Writing// a. Identify the various parts of a written prescription.// b. Develop clinical skills for prescription writing.// c. Discuss how to avoid errors in prescription writing.// d. Discuss issues related to writing prescriptions for controlled substances.// e. Identify common Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing.// f. Discuss the concept of generic substitution.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
III. Fundamentals of Drug Action// a. Compare differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.// b. Describe the characteristics of drug molecules.// c. Describe the mechanisms of drug absorption through the various membranes in the body. // d. Describe absorption through the different routes of drug administration.// e. Describe the drug-receptor interaction.// f. Distinguish between a loading dose and a maintenance dose.// g. Describe the various factors involved in the biological variations of drug dosing.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
IV. Drug Interactions in Dentistry.// a. Differentiate between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions.// b. Explain how drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions affect patients.// c. Identify common drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
Drugs Used in Dental Practice V. Drugs for Pain Control.// a. Discuss the concepts of dental pain.// b. Discuss the commonly used pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of orofacial pain.// c. Identify drug-drug interactions that pertain to dental treatment.// d. Describe the classification of narcotic analgesics.// e. Discuss when a narcotic versus a nonnarcotic analgesic in indicated for dental patients.// f. Discuss screening methods to detect potential patients with a chemical dependency.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
VI. Antimicrobial Drugs// a. List the classifications of the different antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluroquinolones, and nitroimidazoles.// b. Understand the concept of bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics.// c. Describe adverse effects of the various antibiotics.// d. Explain the use of antibiotics in periodontics, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics.// e. Discuss the rationale for use of topical agents used in dentistry.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
VII. Antiviral and Antifungal Agents.// a. Illustrate the pathophysiology of herpes simplex viruses.// b. List various antiherpetic drugs.// c. Describe the appropriate dental management of patients with herpes labialis.// d. List the patients that are higher risk for fungal infections.// e. List common antifungal agents used to treat oral infections.// f. List common drug interactions of systemic antifungal agents.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
VIII. Local Anesthetics.// a. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics.// b. Classify local anesthetics used in dentistry.// c. Describe adverse effects of local anesthetics.// d. Describe the signs and symptoms of anesthetic toxicity.// e. Discuss the use of vasoconstrictors in medically compromised patients.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
IX. Sedation and General Anesthetics.// a. Summarize the concepts of minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.// b. List various pharmacologic agents used for moderate sedation.// c. List the objectives in using sedation to manage dental patients.// d. Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the dental office.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
X. Fluorides in Dental Practice.// a. Describe the chemical composition, metabolism, and systemic intake of fluoride.// b. Describe the various types of fluoride available.// c. Explain acute and chronic fluoride toxicity and how it relates to systemic and topical use.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XI. Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions.// a. Review common oral mucous membrane lesions including signs, symptoms, and treatments.// b. Choose the appropriate treatment for xerostomia.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
Drugs Used by Dental Patients XII. Vitamins and Minerals.// a. Evaluate the role of vitamins in the health of an individual.// b. Describe oral signs and symptoms in deficiency states.// c. List the various types of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.// d. Explain the importance of drug-drug interactions with selected vitamins.// e. Discuss how select vitamins affect dental treatment.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XIII. Autonomic Drugs a. Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.// b. Illustrate the different types of receptors and neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.// c. Identify drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions).// d. Understand the differences between adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.// e. Describe the role of autonomic nervous system drugs in dentistry.// f. Explain the use of vasoconstrictors (in local anesthetics) in dental patients.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XIV. Cardiovascular Drugs a. Describe the different types of heart diseases.// b. List the different categories of drugs used in the treatment of heart conditions.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of these drugs that are important in the dental office.// d. Describe steps used to monitor a cardiac patient who is being administered a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in the dental office.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XV.Respiratory Drugs a. Classify asthma into different categories.// b. Explain the management of asthma in relation to dental treatment.// c. List and describe current medications used in asthma.// d. Discuss the management of COPD.// e. Describe the management of rhinitis.// f. Discuss the therapy for cough.// g. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines as they relate to dentistry.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XVI.Gastrointestinal Drugs// a. Describe the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcer disease.// b. Explain the differences in treatment between peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).// c. Discuss any contraindications or precautions in dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders.// d. Discuss the pharmacologic therapy for GERD.// e. Discuss the treatments for constipation and diarrhea.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XVII. Neurologic Drugs// a. List the different types of epilepsy.// b. Describe the management of a patient undergoing an epileptic seizure in the dental chair.// c. List and discuss drug-drug interactions with antiepileptic drugs.// d. List and discuss drugs used in the treatment of Parkinsonâ??s disease.// e. Discuss the drug management of headaches.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XVIII. Psychotropic Drugs.// a. Discuss the biochemical etiology of the various psychiatric disorders.// b. Describe the major classes of psychotherapeutic medications.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of psychotropic medications.// d. Discuss the impact of these adverse side effects during dental treatment.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XIX. Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs.// a. Illustrate the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.// b. Compare the indication and effects of the available medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.// c. Explain the dental management of diabetic patients.// d. Describe the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications.// e. State the dental management of patients with thyroid disorders.// f. State the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids.// g. Describe the dental implications of topical corticosteroids.// h. Describe important dental concerns of corticosteroids.// i. Summarize the components of oral contraceptives and dental concerns.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XX. Infectious Disease Drugs.// a. Describe the pharmacology of currently approved drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.// b. Describe selected drugs with adverse effects related to dentistry and how to manage them.// c. Explain dental implications of patients taking anti-HIV drugs.// d. List the characteristics of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.// e. List the various antimycobacterial drugs.// f. Discuss the dental adverse side effects of the antimycobacterial drugs.// g. Explain the role of interferons and herbal supplements in the treatment of hepatitis C.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XXI. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs.// a. Discuss the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of neoplasms.// b. List the commonly used antineoplastic agents.// c. Discuss the common oral adverse effects of antineoplastic agents.// d. Describe the adverse effects and drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
XXII. Nutraceuticals.// a. Discuss the views of complementary and alternative medicine.// b. Describe the actions of various herbal products used in dentistry.// c. List common adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.// d. Discuss the role of herbal medicine in dentistry.//

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
Competency
I. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology// a. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care.// b. List and utilize the various online and computer drug references.// c. Discuss various federal drug laws and their impact on drug regulation.// d. List and discuss different types of undesirable drug effects.// e. Identify the various types of pharmaceutical preparations.// f. Describe common routes of drug administration.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
II. Prescription Writing// a. Identify the various parts of a written prescription.// b. Develop clinical skills for prescription writing.// c. Discuss how to avoid errors in prescription writing.// d. Discuss issues related to writing prescriptions for controlled substances.// e. Identify common Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing.// f. Discuss the concept of generic substitution.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
III. Fundamentals of Drug Action// a. Compare differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.// b. Describe the characteristics of drug molecules.// c. Describe the mechanisms of drug absorption through the various membranes in the body. // d. Describe absorption through the different routes of drug administration.// e. Describe the drug-receptor interaction.// f. Distinguish between a loading dose and a maintenance dose.// g. Describe the various factors involved in the biological variations of drug dosing.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
IV. Drug Interactions in Dentistry.// a. Differentiate between pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions.// b. Explain how drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions affect patients.// c. Identify common drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
Drugs Used in Dental Practice V. Drugs for Pain Control.// a. Discuss the concepts of dental pain.// b. Discuss the commonly used pharmacologic agents used for the treatment of orofacial pain.// c. Identify drug-drug interactions that pertain to dental treatment.// d. Describe the classification of narcotic analgesics.// e. Discuss when a narcotic versus a nonnarcotic analgesic in indicated for dental patients.// f. Discuss screening methods to detect potential patients with a chemical dependency.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
VI. Antimicrobial Drugs// a. List the classifications of the different antibiotics including penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluroquinolones, and nitroimidazoles.// b. Understand the concept of bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics.// c. Describe adverse effects of the various antibiotics.// d. Explain the use of antibiotics in periodontics, implants, oral surgery, and endodontics.// e. Discuss the rationale for use of topical agents used in dentistry.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
VII. Antiviral and Antifungal Agents.// a. Illustrate the pathophysiology of herpes simplex viruses.// b. List various antiherpetic drugs.// c. Describe the appropriate dental management of patients with herpes labialis.// d. List the patients that are higher risk for fungal infections.// e. List common antifungal agents used to treat oral infections.// f. List common drug interactions of systemic antifungal agents.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
VIII. Local Anesthetics.// a. Discuss the mechanism of action of local anesthetics.// b. Classify local anesthetics used in dentistry.// c. Describe adverse effects of local anesthetics.// d. Describe the signs and symptoms of anesthetic toxicity.// e. Discuss the use of vasoconstrictors in medically compromised patients.//

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
IX. Sedation and General Anesthetics.// a. Summarize the concepts of minimal, moderate, and deep sedation.// b. List various pharmacologic agents used for moderate sedation.// c. List the objectives in using sedation to manage dental patients.// d. Discuss the role of nitrous oxide in the dental office.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
X. Fluorides in Dental Practice.// a. Describe the chemical composition, metabolism, and systemic intake of fluoride.// b. Describe the various types of fluoride available.// c. Explain acute and chronic fluoride toxicity and how it relates to systemic and topical use.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XI. Management of Common Oral Lesions and Conditions.// a. Review common oral mucous membrane lesions including signs, symptoms, and treatments.// b. Choose the appropriate treatment for xerostomia.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
Drugs Used by Dental Patients XII. Vitamins and Minerals.// a. Evaluate the role of vitamins in the health of an individual.// b. Describe oral signs and symptoms in deficiency states.// c. List the various types of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.// d. Explain the importance of drug-drug interactions with selected vitamins.// e. Discuss how select vitamins affect dental treatment.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XIII. Autonomic Drugs a. Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.// b. Illustrate the different types of receptors and neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system.// c. Identify drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions).// d. Understand the differences between adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.// e. Describe the role of autonomic nervous system drugs in dentistry.// f. Explain the use of vasoconstrictors (in local anesthetics) in dental patients.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XIV. Cardiovascular Drugs a. Describe the different types of heart diseases.// b. List the different categories of drugs used in the treatment of heart conditions.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of these drugs that are important in the dental office.// d. Describe steps used to monitor a cardiac patient who is being administered a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in the dental office.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XV.Respiratory Drugs a. Classify asthma into different categories.// b. Explain the management of asthma in relation to dental treatment.// c. List and describe current medications used in asthma.// d. Discuss the management of COPD.// e. Describe the management of rhinitis.// f. Discuss the therapy for cough.// g. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines as they relate to dentistry.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XVI.Gastrointestinal Drugs// a. Describe the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcer disease.// b. Explain the differences in treatment between peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).// c. Discuss any contraindications or precautions in dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders.// d. Discuss the pharmacologic therapy for GERD.// e. Discuss the treatments for constipation and diarrhea.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XVII. Neurologic Drugs// a. List the different types of epilepsy.// b. Describe the management of a patient undergoing an epileptic seizure in the dental chair.// c. List and discuss drug-drug interactions with antiepileptic drugs.// d. List and discuss drugs used in the treatment of Parkinsonâ??s disease.// e. Discuss the drug management of headaches.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XVIII. Psychotropic Drugs.// a. Discuss the biochemical etiology of the various psychiatric disorders.// b. Describe the major classes of psychotherapeutic medications.// c. Discuss the adverse effects of psychotropic medications.// d. Discuss the impact of these adverse side effects during dental treatment.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XIX. Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs.// a. Illustrate the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.// b. Compare the indication and effects of the available medications used to treat diabetes mellitus.// c. Explain the dental management of diabetic patients.// d. Describe the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications.// e. State the dental management of patients with thyroid disorders.// f. State the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids.// g. Describe the dental implications of topical corticosteroids.// h. Describe important dental concerns of corticosteroids.// i. Summarize the components of oral contraceptives and dental concerns.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XX. Infectious Disease Drugs.// a. Describe the pharmacology of currently approved drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection.// b. Describe selected drugs with adverse effects related to dentistry and how to manage them.// c. Explain dental implications of patients taking anti-HIV drugs.// d. List the characteristics of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.// e. List the various antimycobacterial drugs.// f. Discuss the dental adverse side effects of the antimycobacterial drugs.// g. Explain the role of interferons and herbal supplements in the treatment of hepatitis C.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XXI. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs.// a. Discuss the role of antineoplastic agents in the treatment of neoplasms.// b. List the commonly used antineoplastic agents.// c. Discuss the common oral adverse effects of antineoplastic agents.// d. Describe the adverse effects and drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
Competency
XXII. Nutraceuticals.// a. Discuss the views of complementary and alternative medicine.// b. Describe the actions of various herbal products used in dentistry.// c. List common adverse effects and drug-herb interactions.// d. Discuss the role of herbal medicine in dentistry.//

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III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
PSLO
1. Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to : Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge and skill by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentaion for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.
PSLO
1. Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to : Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge and skill by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.

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I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentaion for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

Course SLO

I. Describe the importance of reviewing the patient's medical history information with emphasis on medications currently being taken by the patient.
PSLO
1. Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to : Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge and skill by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentaion for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

Course SLO

II. List and describe the major pharmacologic effects associated with each drug group.
PSLO
1. Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to : Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge and skill by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentaion for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

Course SLO

III. Identify the "dental implications" for each drug group and the management protocol for that particular drug group.

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