2023 - 2024 Dental Hygiene Plan

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

Last updated on: 12/02/2022 3:27 pm by Mary Ann Mcginnis-Adamo

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The dental hygiene department will be preparing the Accreditation report and will have a site visit September of 2023

We will be continuing with the plans, goals and initiatives that were not accomplished in previous years because of funding issues or the pandemic. There are always equipment needs with the aging and wear. We have been working with Facilities to update the locker room equipment and VP Martland for funding of specific items. We are trying to maintain the clinic facility and meet the educational needs to prepare the graduates for the work force while continuing to meet the Accreditation standards

Department Goals

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

# Department Goal
1 3 To obtain an computerized clinical grading and requirement logging system that will generate data efficiently. A digital system has been suggested by accreditation standards.
2 1 To purchase another portable nitrous oxide/oxygen unit to supplement the 15 year old units that we have and to accommodate larger class size.
3 2 To purchase Xray model and stand and pediatric model for student practice with the digital panoramic xray machine
4 4 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
5 6 Purchase manikins that are used on the clinical board exam and update the 40 year old stands for student use.
6 5 To maintain Dextrr Radiology models as needed and send to summer camp for refurbishing if necessary
7 7 Professional Development funding for faculty for courses in their subject area to meet CODA standards

Initiatives

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