2019 - 2020 Dental Hygiene Plan

A general statement (narrative) about what the department wants to accomplish.

Last updated on: 11/26/2018 12:23 pm by Mary Ann Mcginnis-Adamo

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Planning for the Dental Hygiene program for the next academic year is based on continuing to provide the students and faculty with the best possible environment for the teaching learning / process as the students progress through the learning continuum from novice to competent. The planning process will also address the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA) standards for Dental Hygiene programs, state regulations, current trends of the workforce and the institutional plans and goals.

Department Goals

Specific things the department wishes to achieve or accomplish this academic year.

# Department Goal
1 To replace clinical equipment that would be considered a capital item and could not be purchased from the instructional line- specifically operator stools and sterilization equipment. Lockers for the locker room would also fit this goal
2 To regain the FT Tenure track faculty position that was eliminated due to retirement AY 2013-14
3 To regain the 2.5 day part time clerk position for the Dental Hygiene Clinic Reception.
4 To purchase another portable nitrous oxide/oxygen unit to supplement the 14 year old units that we have and to accommodate larger class size.
5 To purchase Xray model and stand for student practice with the digital panoramic xray machine
6 To acquire a designated classroom/lab for the Dental Hygiene students in the Bio Tech building with projection capabilities and updated technology and equipment.
7 To obtain an computerized clinical grading and requirement logging system that will generate data efficiently
8 To replace the original suction unit for the clinic if and when it breaks down.
9 To maintain Dextrr Radiology models as needed and send to summer camp for refurbishing if necessary
10 Purchase clicker for classroom use to survey student knowledge and opinion
11 To refurbish the locker room
12 To investigate sponsoring and implementing a Certificate program for the Community Dental Health Coordinator through the American Dental Association

Initiatives

Projects or processes that would assist you in achieving one or more of your goals this academic year.