Lectures and Reading Assignments

General
Dent 5501 / DH 3134 are designed as a survey of the clinical aspects of Pediatric Dentistry for both dental and dental hygiene students. The purpose of this course is to emphasize basic information regarding early childhood development and care for children that does not require advanced knowledge and competence in clinical dentistry. The course lectures are organized around the subjects listed below. Students should complete this course with a basic pre-clinical understanding of:

• Pediatric Dentistry as a career and specialty
• Growth and development
• Development of the primary dentition and the transitional dentition
• Dental caries risk, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Introduction of children to their first dental visit
• Behavior management
• Communicating with parents and caregivers
• Pain and anxiety management for the child and adolescent
• Radiographic techniques commonly used for children and adolescents
• Sealants, resins, amalgams, and stainless steel crowns for DDS students
• Pulp diagnosis and treatment for DDS students
• Interceptive Orthodontics and space maintenance
• Dental trauma
• Child abuse and neglect
• Pediatric and adolescent problem solving and treatment planning for DDS students
• Common medical concerns and special needs for children and adolescents
• Emergency management of children and adolescents for DDS students

Course Description

DENT 5501 - Physical, emotional, dental, and language development; diagnosis, prevention, and management of oral diseases in children.
DH 3134 -Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for providing dental hygiene care for pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Course

To emphasize the basic knowledge regarding childhood development and care of children that does not require advanced knowledge or competence in clinical dentistry.

Course Objectives

• To emerge with an understanding of dental sealants, behavior management techniques, dental anatomy and anomalies, restorative dentistry for children and adolescents, interceptive orthodontics, pulp therapy and diagnosis, dental caries, child abuse and neglect, first dental visits and children's dental health (some topics designated for DDS students only).
• To enhance the education process by incorporation of computer-enhanced learning. This will also allow the student to learn at their own pace and allow for furthering of their own particular interests.
• To create a scholarly forum for students and faculty/graduate students to communicate.

Competencies Addressed Partially or Wholly Within this Course

DDS Competencies

1.1		Selecting, obtaining and interpreting patient data, information and radiographs to be able to use these findings to accurately assess and treat patients. *Foundation knowledge
1.2		Formulating a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment and or referral plan for management of patients. *Foundation knowledge
1.4		The prevention, identification, and management of odontogenic and non-odontogenic oral diseases and disorders in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. *Minor part of course and foundation knowledge
1.5		Assessing outcomes of comprehensive dental care. *Foundation knowledge
1.7		Preventing and managing pain and anxiety in the dental patient. *Major part of course
1.9		The prevention, identification and management of pulpal and periradicular diseases. *Minor part of course and foundation knowledge
1.14		Implementing strategies for the clinical management of caries. *Major part of course
1.15		Performing preventive and restorative procedures that preserve tooth structure, are esthetic and functional, prevent hard tissue disease, and promote soft tissue health. *Major part of course
2.1		Apply appropriate communication skills in providing patient-centered health care to a diverse population. *Minor part of course and foundation knowledge
4.4		Understanding and demonstrating principles of risk management, including compliance with state and federal regulations. *Foundation knowledge
5.2		The integration of best research with clinical expertise and patient values for optimum evidence-based care. *Minor part of course
6.2		Providing appropriate prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for all patients at risk for disease. *Minor part of course and foundation knowledge

DH Competencies

2.1		Systematically collect, analyze, and record data on the general, oral and psychosocial health status of the patient using methods consistent with medico-ethico-legal principles.
2.3		2.3 Identify individual risk factors and develop strategies that promote health-related quality of life. Recognize pre-disposing and etiologic risk factors that require interventions to prevent disease.
2.4		Analyze health conditions and medications that impact overall patient/client care.
2.5		Perform a comprehensive examination using and interpreting the extra and intra oral examination, hard tissue examination, periodontal examination, radiographic examination and other data collection procedures to assess the patient needs.
2.6		Identify the patient/client at risk for a medical emergency and be prepared to help manage an emergency should it occur during an appointment.
2.7		Identify the need for radiographs and radiographically distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
3.3		Establish oral health goals with the patient/client, family, and/or guardians as an active participant.
3.6		Make referrals to other healthcare professionals and obtain consultations as indicated.
4.4		Control pain and anxiety during treatment through the use of accepted clinicaland behavioral management.

Methods of Competency Evaluation
Midterm and Final Exams are utilized to assess all topics covered. Knowledge is used and assessed on a supplemental basis with the use of the Bulletin Board.

Required Text and Readings

McDonald, Avery, and Dean: Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, Mosby, Eighth Edition, 2004 Course Website: http://www1.umn.edu/dental/courses/dent_5501/

Credits

DDS contact hours: 24 lecture hours, 1 clinic observation hour, 1 midterm hour and 1 hour for final exam. Total credits subject to revision after 5/09 EPC review.

1. Chapter readings as designated above
2. Optional Self-instructional material on website at http://www1.umn.edu/dental/courses/dent_5501/
3. One Written Behavior Management Case Discussion from 6S clinic.
4. One midterm and one final exam
5. Participating on the discussion board is optional and constitutes extra credit towards final grade when applicable.

1. Chapter readings as designated above
2. Self-instructional material on website at http://www1.umn.edu/dental/courses/dent_5501/
3. One Written Behavior Management Case Discussion from 6S clinic.
4. One midterm and one final exam
5. Participating on the discussion board is optional and constitutes extra credit towards final grade when applicable.

Grading

1. Attendance: checked random
2. Discussion Sessions: These will take place online through the course Website's Bulletin Board. This area of the Website will provide extra credit (at your instructor's discretion) for those who participate in scholarly discussions on a regular basis. The instructor will also participate in order to guide the discussion format.
3. Student Evaluations:Students will receive grades based on

Final Examination

*The Final Examination for DDSand DH is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 8:00-8:50 pm. Questions will be included in an examination booklet with answers recorded on standard University of Minnesota scoring sheets. Grading System: Grades will be determined using the following scale for both DDS and DH Programs:

A=	91-100 pts:	course performance significantly above the level of achievement to pass the course
B=	81-90 pts:	course performance above the level of achievement to pass the course
C=	71-80 pts:	course performance meets the level to pass the course
I=	61-70 pts:	course performance below the level of average achievement to pass the course. Remedial work required in order to attend the clinical rotation to follow.
F=	60 pts & below:	course performance fails to meet the level of achievement necessary to earn credit for the course. Must repeat the course the following year, when offered, in order to attend the clinic rotation

Feedback:
All midterm exams will be returned to the student before taking the final exam. DH and DDS Students are able to access feedback on their class standing through the website. All information is password protected.

Student Expectations
Out of respect for our lecturers we ask that your attention is on the lecture being presented and that you interact as much as possible with the presenter. You are expected to present professionalism by not focusing attention on other materials such as other class notes and text, crossword puzzles, newspapers, etc.

Grade Disputes:
If a grade that is assigned to a quiz or exam or a question and/or its answer is to be disputed by a student, it must be done so in writing within 24 hrs after receiving the results. A specific rationale for why a question or answer should be reviewed should be included. Any global changes in grading will be considered for the entire class.

Policy on Make-ups, Repeats, and Remediation:
Re-registration and re-testing is available in summer of the following school year. An assignment or quiz not completed on time due to an unexcused absence will not be offered again during that particular semester. Late work will not be accepted. Assignments for missed classes will be based on the required text. An assignment or quiz or final exam not completed on time will not be offered again. Excused absences are legitimate excuses that include but are not limited to verified illnesses with documentation from a physician or a physician's representative, subpoenas, jury duty, military service, religious observances, and family emergencies. Students shall not be penalized for absences due to unavoidable or legitimate circumstances. Excused absences that are unavoidable will be offered an alternate midterm or final exam with different questions and the level of difficulty between the original and the makeup exam will be similar but not the same. The format of a make-up, repeat or remediation is left to the course directors’ discretion. Students with an excused absence will be asked to complete the makeup exam within 24 hours of their excused absence expiration or they will risk receiving an incomplete grade for the course.

Policy Regarding Incomplete Grades:
Incomplete coursework is regarded as a major inconvenience for both students and the instructor. Students are expected to do everything in their power to avoid this situation. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the course director of such circumstances as far in advance as possible. It is the course director's responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations/ opportunities to make up examinations that have an impact on the course grade. No incompletes will be given unless prior written agreement is received from the instructor. All student failures are reviewed by the Scholastic Committee and the ultimate decision for remediation for students in academic difficulty lies with that committee.

Policy on Attendance:
Due to the interactive and participatory nature of this course, attendance at each class session is required. If you miss more than one class as an unexcused absence, your instructor reserves the right to require the completion of additional coursework. If you miss more than three classes, your instructor reserves the right to require you to attend the course in a subsequent semester when it is offered again. If you are unable to attend class due to a medical or family emergency, you should contact the Academic Affairs attendance office at (612) 624-3300 or dentars@umn.edu. Attendance can and will be taken at random throughout course period. Please contact the course directors if you are unable to logon to the course website. Lectures are given to enhance your understanding of course topics and complement your assigned readings. The lectures are not a replacement for course readings and assignments. In order to maximize teaching and learning, students are expected to attend all lectures.

Utilization of Student Feedback
All comments will be forwarded and constructive criticism will be used in order to make changes for the following class year. The following changes have been incorporated from past evaluations:

• Trauma lecture time increased due to limited exposure in both cirricula
• Minor pediatric oral lesions lecture removed due to strong Oral Pathology Course emphasis
• Pediatric radiology lecture added
• Discussion sessions removed and bulletin board added
• Growth and development lecture decreased to one lecture do to repetition in other class courses
• (OMIT-Cleft lip and palate development and treatment lecture removed)
• Cleft lip and palate development and treatment lecture removed
• Attendance policy modified
• Further clarification on remediation, incompletes and grade results
• Revision of lecturers to reflect results of the evaluations
• Required text modified
• Old Website access consolidated and placed in a separate location to minimize information pools
• Addition of Pediatric Emergencies into course topics
• Changing speaker for Child Abuse and Neglect
• Addition of Emergency Care, Common Medical Concerns from Dent 6401 Special Needs Care, and Parent Communication Lectures to reflect national standards on Pediatric Dental Didactic Curricula
• Addition of clinical case observation

Student Academic Integrity and Scholastic Dishonesty
Scholastic misconduct is broadly defined as "any act that violates the right of another student in academic work or that involves misrepresentation of your own work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, (but is not necessarily limited to), cheating on assignments or examinations; plagiarizing, which means misrepresenting as your own work any part of work done by another; submitting the same paper, or substantially similar papers, to meet the requirements of more than one course without the approval and consent of all instructors concerned; depriving another student of necessary course materials; or interfering with another student's work." Students preparing for entry into the dental profession are expected to govern their conduct toward patients, other students, faculty, and other professionals with integrity, mutual respect, and honor. See the Academic Code of Conduct in the School of Dentistry Student Handbook or go to: http://www.osai.umn.edu/ for Infractions, Procedures for Disposition of Alleged Violations, Possible Sanctions and Appeal Process. Scholastic misconduct will result in failure of the course and therefore not advancing into clinical patient care for children and adolescents. The course will be required as a retake the following semester and year it is offered.

Communication
All individual and full class communication will be through your University of Minnesota e-mail account. Announcements intended for the whole class will be sent by e-mail and website. It is a requirement of the course to check your e-mail daily. While in class, please turn off pagers and cell phones.

Students with Disabilities
It is University of Minnesota policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students are referred to the SOD's Office of Student Affairs and/or the University's Office of Disability Services for evaluation and determination of accommodations. To make an appointment for evaluation, please call Disability Services (626-7379).