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SDSU PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY


Schedule #20460
Fall 2009
Biology 340A

Mondays at 5:30 PM in Calpulli Center, 4th Floor, Conference Room 3 (CLP 4104)

Barbara Huntington, Director,
Preprofessional Health Advising Office, GMCS-323, 594-6638
email: bhunting@sunstroke.sdsu.edu

Kevin Fitzpatrick, DDS
Chief Dentist, Student Health Services

Katie Silkie
Melanie Villalobos


Co-coordinator
Co-coordinator

ksilke05@yahoo.com
mv.villalo@gmail.com

Aven Albayati
Karin Watts

Marketing Director
Apprentice

avenalbayati@hotmail.com
karinwatts@live.com

Sarah Albayati
Katie Marshall

Preschool Director
Apprentice

sarahalbayati01@hotmail.com
kmarshall1987@aol.com

Matt Rago
Andrew Tran

Home of Guiding Hands Director
Apprentice

doormatt636@aol.com
andrewtran3888@yahoo.com

Rhonda Kalasho
John Zimmerman

Oral Hygiene Director
Apprentice

rhondakalasho@gmail.com
johnny.zimmerman@gmail.com

Danielle Lazarus
Roya Afshan

Community Outreach Director
Apprentice

d_lazarus@hotmail.com
royaafshan@yahoo.com

Steven Wong
Mariam Dinkha
Elizabeth Jansen
Marichris Damasco

General Annual Email Address

Dental Annual Co-Editor
Dental Annual Co-Editor
Associate Editor (Apprentices)

 

swong15@cox.net
dinkha89@hotmail.com
elizabeth.jansen@gmail.com
mvdamasco@hotmail.com

sdsuannual@hotmail.com

 

Purpose:

Biology 340A is a special studies course that provides predental students an opportunity to learn more about the dental profession and dental school requirements. This course is a one unit, 4 hours/week, credit/no credit class which does not affect overall GPA, but will appear on your transcript. This is a service learning class because students can choose among trips offered by the club to teach dental hygiene in the community. All students must have a release form on file with Associated Students.

This class is run by students with the professor acting in the role of facilitator. There are specific requirements to pass the class, but your input and enthusiasm are vital to making it a strong learning experience for you and your classmates.

Prerequisites: You must be a junior student in good academic standing, have an active file in the Preprofessional Health Advising Office, and have an interest in a dental career.  However, if you are not yet a junior, you are encouraged to attend and participate in all activities.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this course, students will:

  • meet and build a network with dentists in the community
  • have increased confidence and expertise in presenting oral hygiene demonstrations
  • gain a greater knowledge of dental technology and terminology
  • obtain hands-on experience with basic dental procedures
  • creating a support/mentoring system
  • develop as dental leaders through apprenticeships in key positions for the following semester
  • obtain insight to become future compassionate dentists through opportunities for community service
  • Apprenticeship Positions: Apprentices earn regular Biol 340A credit, but are being trained as directors for the following semester. Students who apply to be apprentices are expected to apply for the directorships and enroll in the two-unit, letter-grade, Biol 340B class the following semester in the positions for which they were trained. The Class Coordinator 2 position serves as an apprenticeship for Class Coordinator 1 although Biol 340B credit is given for both positions.

    Meetings: Classes will be held in Calpulli Center, 4th Floor, Conference Room 1&2.    Be sure to check the syllabus on line each week in case there is a change in the room number. Since the class meetings are the basis of the course, attendance at class meetings is mandatory. Predental Club participation is strongly recommended. These meetings will all begin at 5:30 p.m. and are listed below. The workshops and trips are sponsored by the Predental Club:

    1
    Monday, 8/31
    First Class Meeting

    • Overview of class policies and obligations, presentation by coordinators, directors, and apprentices.
    Oral Hygiene Presentation
    Rhonda Kalasho and John Zimmerman
    Turn in signed Preventive Dentistry pledges and trip waivers

      Monday, 9/07 School Holiday
    2 Monday,9/14

    Because of a scheduling conflict, class will meet in the 3rd floor dental clinic.

     

    Tooth Anatomy and Identification Workshop: Students will learn the numbering and names of the teeth.--Kevin Fitzpatrick, DDS, Chief Dentist, Student Health Services (Postponed)

    Tour of new dental clinic with Chief Dentist—Kevin Fitzpatrick, DDS

    Last day to sign-up with Melanie for the Mentorship Program!

    3

    Monday, 9/21

    Clay Teeth Carving Workshop: Students will begin to carve and shape their chalk pieces to resemble the sturcture of a tooth.--Mark Hunt, SR., CDT, Vinmar Solutions, Inc

    Dental Hygiene Quiz-Rhonda Kalasho and John Zimmerman

    4 Monday, 9/28

    Visit from University of the Pacific (UOP) Dental Students--Jeff Tsai and Meggan Herd

    Chris Ippolito, Founder of CEA, www.ceadental.com, will be joining us to talk about volunteer opportunities at the CEA convention

    5 Monday, 10/05 Perceptual Ability Workshop--Katie Silke and Melanie Villalobos
      Tuesday, 10/6 Trip to Kumeyaay Elementary School.: Meet on the 1st floor of Calpulli Center at 12:30 p.m. The Presentation will be from 1:00 pm. to 2:00 p.m, arriving back to SDSU by 2:30 p.m. Contact: Preschool Trip Director Sarah Albayati
      Friday, 10/9 Home of Guiding Hands Trip: Meet at 3:45 PM on the first floor of the Capulli Center. Drivers will be leaving at 4:15pm Contact HGH director Matt Rago if you have any questions.
    6
    Monday, 10/12

    Prophylaxis Workshop

     

    Friday,
    10/16

    Community Outreach Trip: La Mesa Dale Elementary
    Students will be meeting on the 1st floor of the Calpulli Center at 10:20am. Contact Community Outreach Director Danielle Lazarus if you have any questions.
    7
    Monday, 10/19
    Impressions Workshop
      Monday, 10/19 Elementary School Trip: Fay Elementary
    Students will be meeting on the bottom of the Calpulli Center (1st floor) at 8:30am and will return to SDSU at around 10:15am. Contact the Preschool Director Sarah Albayati if you have any questions.
    8 Monday 10/26 Tooth Anatomy and Identification Workshop: Students will learn the numbering and names of the teeth.--Kevin Fitzpatrick, DDS, Chief Dentist, Student Health Services
      Friday, 10/30 Elementary School Trip: Fay Elementary
    Students will be meeting on the bottom of the Calpulli Center (1st floor) at 9:20am and will return to SDSU at around 10:45am. Contact the Preschool Director Sarah Albayati if you have any questions.
    9 Monday 11/02

    TMJ/TMJ Therapy--Philip (Sonnie) Bocala

      Friday 11/06 Home of Guiding Hands Trip: Meet at 3:45 PM on the first floor of the Capulli Center. Drivers will be leaving at 4:15pm Contact HGH director Matt Rago if you have any questions.
    10 Monday, 11/09

    Philip Aftoora, Case Western School of Dentistry

    11

    Monday, 11/16

    Druann Adrienne D. Andrecht, RDH (Sr. Community Health Educator Dental Health Initiative~Share the Care & UC San Diego – Pediatrics Division of Child Development and Community Health) Share the Care: their integral role in Oral Health Care for the community of San Diego County
    12
    Monday, 11/23

    Finish Clay Teeth OR Work on Portfolios

    13
    Monday,11/30

    Natural Biological Dentistry--Students will learn about a holistic, natural, and eco-friendly approach to dentistry-- Dr.Marvin (Marvin Pantangco, DDS)

      Tuesday, 12/1 Community outreach trip on at 2:15
    14 Monday, 12/07

    Invisalign Invisible Braces--Students will learn about the technique, purpose, and procedure for this alternative way to straighten teeth without traditional braces-- Dr. Jeff Gray, DDS SDSU Alumnus & UCSF Dental School Graduate

    Turn in Service Learning Paper and Observation Hours

    Turn in Mentorship forms/hours

      Thursday
    12/10
    LAST DAY of Tabling and LAST CLINIC DAY
    15 Monday, 12/14 Clay Tooth Judging Panel (room to be announced)
    Workshop Evaluation
     


    Course Format:
    Students will participate in each of the following eight areas and are strongly encouraged to bring cameras and take pictures for a portfolio.

    CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

    Course Components:

    1) Preventive Dentistry Screening Clinic
    Students are encouraged to attend and observe at one or more hours of clinic each week. At clinic volunteer dentists from the community conduct dental screening exams and answer both pre-dental student and patient questions relating to dentistry. Pre-dental students will assist dentists in preparing the exam room and give oral hygiene presentations to the patients.

    Each clinic hour attended is worth 2 points. A maximum of 24 points (12 clinic hours) may be earned by attending clinic each semester.

    The community dentists will track the participation of the students. As of now, our volunteer dentists plan to be in the clinic at the following times. However, it is best to fulfill your clinic hours early to avoid problems involved with student illnesses or possible cancellations by our wonderful volunteers.
     
    .
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    11:00-12:00          
    12:00 -1:00  

    Dr. Joel Berick, DDS
    11/17, 11/24, 12/8



       

    1:00 -  2:00




    Dr. Thomas Olinger, DDS
    Every Wednesday
    (Except November 25)

    Dr. Adam Rashcke, DDS
    Every Thursday
    (Except November 26)

     

    All clinic hours must be completed by December 10, 2009.

    2) Oral Hygiene Presentations
    Students will give oral hygiene presentations to patients at the screening clinics. These presentations will present proper brushing and flossing techniques and address common oral diseases.

    Each oral hygiene presentation given in the screening clinic is worth 2 points. A maximum of 6 points (3 presentations) may be earned by giving oral hygiene presentations each semester.

    3) Preventive Dentistry Promotion (Tabling)
    Students are encouraged to participate in Preventive Dentistry Promotion by tabling in Aztec Center in front of the Information Booth. During tabling hours students will promote the course, its activities, and sign up patients for the screening clinics. (Link to Tabling Instructions)

    Each hour of tabling completed is worth 2 points. A maximum of 24 points (12 tabling hours) may be earned by tabling each semester.

    4) Class Sessions (minimum required for credit in course)
    Students are encouraged to attend all regular Preventive Dentistry class sessions held on Mondays 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. A minimum of 14 classes is required

    Each class session attended is worth 1 point. The maximum number of points will correspond to the number of regular class sessions held within the semester.

    5) Observation in a Dental Office
    Students will seek out a dental office with which to do off-campus observation during the semester. Only one student should observe at a time, and the appointment should be made well in advance to accommodate the dentist’s schedule. At the end of the observation time, students must have the dentist fill out the Observation Evaluation form. These forms can be downloaded from the Blackboard website or by clicking on the following link: Observation Evaluation Form. When you are observing in a dental office, be sure to dress professionally. Click here for recommended conduct and dress.

    Each hour of observation completed is worth 1 point. A maximum of 10 points (10 hours of observation) may be earned by observing each semester.

    6) Field Trips (minimum required for credit in course)
    Students are required to attend two dental club field trips each semester. In order to receive credit in the course students must attend two of these field trips, but are encouraged to attend more trips. 1-3 trips are offered to each of the following locations each semester: Home of Guiding Hands, and preschool or elementary schools. These trips are fun and rewarding and allow students to interact with potential patients and teach about proper oral hygiene.

    Each field trip attended is worth 4 points. A maximum of 6 points (2 trips) may be earned by attending trips each semester.

    7) Oral Hygiene Quiz (passing grade required for credit in course)
    Students will be given an oral hygiene and anatomy quiz. Students must earn a passing score of 80% or better in order to receive credit for the course.

    A score of 80% or better on the oral hygiene quiz is worth 10 points. A maximum of 10 points may be earned by passing the oral hygiene quiz.

    8) Service Learning Reflection Paper (passing grade required for credit in course)
    Students will complete a minimum two-page paper delineating their experience on two or more trips into the community to provide oral hygiene education. Students will describe their experiences and how they felt those experiences impacted them, their community, and their future as a dental professional.

    The Service Learning Reflection Paper is worth a maximum of 10 points. A score of 80% or better on the Service Learning Reflection Paper is required in order to receive credit in the course.

    Grading and Evaluation:

    In order to receive credit in the course, students must earn 95 out of a possible 100 points for completing work in the various components of the course. In addition, four components of the course must be completed in full in order to receive credit. These four components include 1) attendance, 2) two or more field trips into the community, 3) a score of 80% or better on the Oral Hygiene Quiz and 4) a score of 80% or better on the Service Learning Reflection Paper.

    All work for the course must be completed and turned in to the class coordinators no later than the last regular class session of the semester.

    If you are enrolled in Preventive Dentistry and your work or school schedules overlap or otherwise interfere with your ability to complete any component of the class and thus earn enough points to receive credit, please speak to the class coordinators by September 21 to resolve the issue. In general, students will be allowed to make up work in one component of the course by doing extra work in another component except for the trips, oral hygiene quiz and service learning paper. For example, a student who is unable to attend clinic, may receive credit for 1 hour of clinic if they do two additional hours of tabling or two additional hours of observation at a dental office. You must get approval from a class coordinator before doing this substitution of work.

    C. PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY PLEDGE (to be signed and turned in at the first class meeting)


    Required for Course Credit:

    Activity 
    Requirement 
    x
    Credits
    =
    Points*
    Clinic
    10 Weeks
    x
      2
    =
      20
    Observation
    10 Hours
    x
      1
    =
      10
    Trips
      2 Trips
    x
      4
    =
      8
    Table
    10 Weeks
    x
      2
    =
      20
    Attendance
    15 Meetings
    x
     1
    =
      15 +
    Hygiene Quiz
      1 (must pass)
    x
     10
    =
      10
    Hygiene Instruction
      3 presentations
    x
      2
    =
        6
    Service Learning Reflection Paper   1 x 11 =   11
    TOTAL



    =
    100.0 Points

    *  Maximum number of points for any one requirement.