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Office of Dental Student Affairs Student Conduct Policies

The Office of Dental Student Affairs is available to assist students in planning their academic program and to provide students with information regarding policies, procedures, and general information. The office is located in Room 231 in the School of Dentistry. Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is (502) 852-5081. It is the students responsibility to be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures, and to take the initiative in seeking help and advice. Students are encouraged to contact the office whenever they have a question, a problem, or they do not know where else to go for assistance. Students are required to come to the Office of Dental Student Affairs for the following: Advising and Referral to University Resources Complete Withdrawal from all courses or School of Dentistry Schedule Changes Leave of Absence Request (more information is available in the Student Policy Handbook) Evaluation of Transfer Credits Repeat Options Determination of Status Name/Address Changes It is the students responsibility to update any change in name, address, or telephone number. The student may complete a name/address change through the ULink option available from the U of L website at www.louisville.edu or in the Registrars Office on Belknap Campus or by calling that office at 852-6522.
Disability Statement

The University of Louisville expects its students and student organizations to conduct themselves according to generally accepted moral and social standards and to respect the rights and privileges of others. Students who enroll in the University of Louisville Dental Hygiene Program are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the University. Ethical Violations The Dental Hygiene Program expects high ethical standards. As future professionals, students should exhibit appropriate professional ethical behavior in all academic and clinical matters. A student may be dismissed from school because of unethical conduct. A formal procedure has been established to review cases where a student is accused of unethical behavior. Drug Use Prohibited In accordance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the possession, use or distribution of hallucinogenic and/or illegal drugs will not be tolerated on University property. Infractions will result in disciplinary action by the University which may lead to suspension or dismissal from the Dental Hygiene Program. Students' Rights Students who believe they have been treated unfairly, discriminated against, or have had their rights abridged may initiate a grievance in accordance with procedures established in the Universitys Redbook. Students would first seek to have the matter resolved through informal discussion and through administrative channels. Information about processing a grievance may be obtained from the School of Dentistrys Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education.
Student Health Policy

Students with disabilities who need reasonable modifications to successfully complete assignments and satisfy other course criteria are encouraged to meet with the course instructor as early as possible to identify and plan specific accommodations. Students may be asked to supply a letter from the Disability Resource Center or other documentation which will assist in modification planning.

Each student must comply with the current health policy of the School of Dentistry. Because of contractual agreements with agencies and the changing needs of society, this policy is updated periodically. The current health policies are published in the School of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Undergraduate Student Handbook. It is
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the responsibility of the student to maintain his or her health in order to ensure safety for other students and patients. If faculty or the agency deem that any student creates a health or safety risk, the student may be excluded from the clinical experience and/or program.
Liability and Health Insurance

All Upper Division dental hygiene students are required to submit proof of health care insurance coverage. Students can be covered under the Universitys student health insurance coverage. If students carry their own coverage, they can waive the University student health coverage by completing the online waiver form. Liability/malpractice insurance is provided for all ULSD Upper Division students during their intern and extern experiences, including AHEC.
Immunization Requirements

All students are to comply with the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center Immunizations requirements. Those requirements are distributed to students prior to matriculation. Policies and procedures for immunization, testing, and post exposure incidents have been developed to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA), American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), and extramural site recommendations or policies. Dental hygiene students, in the course of their clinical responsibilities, have exposure to blood, blood products, tissue, secretions, or body fluids of patients potentially containing hepatitis B (HBV) and are at risk for HBV as well as other infectious diseases. The following immunizations require documentation prior to matriculation and must be submitted on the Immunization Reporting Form to the Office of Clinical Affairs prior to the first day of class: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus-DiphtheriaPertussis, Varicella, Hepatitis-B (series must be initiated-first and second doses), and Tuberculosis Skin Test. A Tuberculosis Skin Test is required on a yearly basis for all students. All students must maintain compliance with the University of Louisville Health Sciences Immunization and testing requirements. Compliance must be documented on the Immunization Reporting Form. The School of
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Dentistry and/or the University Health Services will send notices regarding missing or pending immunizations or tests on a monthly basis to the Office of Clinic Affairs. Immunization Compliance will be verified at the beginning of each semester. Students must be in compliance with immunization and testing prior to contact with patients in the clinical areas. Any student not in compliance will not be allowed in the clinical areas. This will constitute an unexcused absence from the clinic sessions missed and will be reflected in the letter grade for attendance. The University of Louisville School of Dentistry will maintain immunization compliance records for all students, but the University of Louisville Health Services will monitor compliance with the immunization program. The Office of Clinical Affairs will forward notices of missing or pending immunizations or tests to individual students. The Physician Director of the Health Services Office will review any cases requiring special attention. Immunizations or a titer test may be obtained from the students private physician or through services available at the University Health Services Center. Current information about receiving the vaccine or titer test, including costs, may be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Clinics and Postdoctoral Education at the School of Dentistry. Students are strongly advised to consider latex allergy testing prior to matriculation if there is a medical history indicating latex sensitivity. Students who become latex sensitive/allergic, while enrolled in the University of Louisville School of Dentistry must seek a consultation from their private physician. CPR certification for health care providers is also required of students prior to contact with patients. Any student not in compliance will not be allowed in the clinical areas. Documentation of compliance for all students will be maintained by the Office of Clinic Affairs.
Transportation

Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from clinical sites as needed. Students are not allowed to provide transportation for patients.
Policy on Clinical Attire

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry expects the student entering the professional
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clinical/academic program to present a neat, clean, and professional attired appearance. The current policy is published in the School of Dentistry Student Clinic Manual and is updated periodically. All students must maintain compliance with the current policy. Final evaluation of student compliance with the dress code will rest with the Office of Clinic Affairs and the program faculty and director.
Academic Achievement Committee

Predoctoral Education regarding DH student performance. 1. Academic Achievement Committee (AAC) The DH-AAC will be composed of all dental hygiene course directors and full-time faculty members of the dental hygiene program. The Chair of the DH-AAC will be elected by the DH faculty and serve for a period of 3 years. B. Functions of the DH-AAC The Dental Hygiene Academic Achievement Committee (DH-AAC) will function: to review the academic progress of all DH students; to make recommendations to the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education for: students in real or potential academic difficulty, or - students who have demonstrated outstanding ability, and; to propose academic policy development or modification to this document to the Dental School Council through the Faculty Assembly. C. Meetings The DH-AAC will meet on a regular basis at the end of each term (prior to the beginning of the next term). It may also meet during the course of the term (midterm) to evaluate progress of dental hygiene students and at additional times to act on special interim business, (e.g. progress of remediation, removal of X grades, etc). D. Scheduling and Notification of Meetings A tentative schedule of DH-AAC meetings is announced at the beginning of the academic year by the Chair. Selection of the actual dates, times, and locations for Standing Committee meetings will be made by the Chair in consultation with the members of the DH-AAC. E. Meeting Procedures The DH-AAC will meet to discuss student progress in the curriculum. Written or electronic notification of meetings will be circulated to all course directors, the Department Chair, and DHAAC members by the Chair at least five (5) business days prior to a meeting. The DH-AAC will deliberate and make recommendations to the
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These Dental Hygiene Academic Achievement Committee Guidelines (DH-AAC Guidelines) have been developed by the Dental Hygiene faculty of the School of Dentistry to provide students and faculty with pertinent information about the academic and professional standards of the School and about the process and procedures used to review student performance. Section I of these guidelines apply only to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene (DHL) Program Lower Division and Section II guidelines apply exclusively to the students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene (DHU) Program Upper Division. Committee Organization and Operation DH-AAC Guidelines These DH-AAC Guidelines will be the principal standard used in determining the status of each DH student. Approved motions will constitute recommendations to the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education through the Chair of the Dental Hygiene Academic Achievement Committee. Other documents which serve as guidance for non-academic reviews include: Ethical problems (Procedures to be Followed When a Breach of Ethical Conduct is Alleged, June, 1977) Clinical protocol problems (Clinical Review Board, June 20, 1986) ULSD Clinic Manual Existing documents are amended and new documents drafted as specific needs arise. A. Composition of the Dental Hygiene Academic Achievement Committee The Academic Achievement Committee is the committee with the authority to make recommendations to the Associate Dean for
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Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education, as appropriate regarding: Promotion Counseling or academic advising Remedial work based on departmental recommendations(s) Probation Dismissal Leave of Absence Modification of development of academic policy F. Quorum A majority of members of the DHAAC present will constitute a quorum. G. Minutes The minutes of the DH-AAC are confidential and will not be circulated. Faculty may review DHAAC minutes held in the office of the Associate Dean for Pre-doctoral Education. A student may have access only to those sections of the minutes which deal directly with the processes affecting that individual. H. Academic Status Report A student academic status report will be distributed by the Chair of the DH-AAC to faculty and the department chair of Oral Health and Rehabilitation following DH-AAC meetings. I. Committee Voting Rules Each member of the DH-AAC will be entitled to one vote with the exception of the Chair. The Chair is entitled to vote only in the event of a tie vote. Recommendations must be approved by a majority of voting members present. J. Lower Division Course Specific Policies Students must earn a grade of "C" or above in the following courses (or their equivalents): Written Communications (6hrs) Math Intro. to Biological Systems BIOL 102 Intro. To Biological Systems Lab BIOL 104 Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 260 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 261 Anatomy & Physiology Lab BIOL 262 Chemistry CHEM 101 or 105
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Nutrition HSS 303 Repetition of Science Courses The following courses can be repeated only one time: CHEM 101 or 105 BIOL 260 Anatomy & Physiology I BIOL 261 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 262 Anatomy & Physiology Lab Students who do not pass the course the second time will be dismissed from the program. K. Performance Evaluation Hearing The purpose of a Performance Evaluation Hearing is to provide the members of the DHAAC with an appropriate forum in which to discuss a students academic problems and provide an opportunity for direct discussions with the involved student. The consequence of the hearing may be a recommendation to the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education or the Dean, as appropriate. L. Hearing Process The Hearing Process will occur as follows: The dental hygiene student will receive a written notice to appear for a Performance Evaluation Hearing. The Hearing will be scheduled no sooner than seven (7) days following the DH-AAC motion that a hearing is requested. The notice will include the date, time, and location of the Hearing and outline the reason(s) for the Hearing. The student will be granted time to prepare for the Hearing. A student who wishes to exercise the right to a Hearing must submit a letter in writing to the Chair of the DHAAC. The Chair of the DH-AAC must receive such letter in a minimum of 48 hours prior to a Hearing date. Prior to the Hearing, the student will be permitted to inspect the students entire dental school academic record and any other materials upon which the Hearing is based. The student will be permitted to present relevant information and have an advocate present at the Hearing. The advocate is limited to another student or faculty member from the University of Louisville School of
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Dentistry. The advocate may address the DH-AAC only by permission of the Chair of the DH-AAC. The DH-AAC may offer, through duly approved motion, any formal recommendation(s) to the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education or the Dean deemed appropriate for the circumstances of a specific student, and consistent with these guidelines. The final decision on student progress and promotion rests with the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education.

Modified or Decelerated Curriculum After reviewing the DH-AAC recommendation, the Director of the Dental Hygiene Program Director, in concert with the appropriate course directors and the Department chair, will prepare the special curriculum. Other Recommendations The DH-AAC may make other recommendations as set forth in section II. IV. Protocol for Revision or Interpretation of AAC Guidelines Revisions to the DH-AAC Guidelines may be adopted only by: Majority vote of the DH-AAC Committee; and Approval by the Dental School Council through the Faculty Assembly. The implementation date of any adopted and approved revisions to the Guidelines will be the beginning of the next academic year. The DH-AAC Chair is responsible for transmitting revised DH-AAC Guidelines to all Dental Hygiene faculty and students in a timely fashion. Academic Bankruptcy & Forgiveness & Fresh Start Academic Bankruptcy and Forgiveness policies allow students who are returning to college after an absence of two or more years to request the adjustment of their records for one or more entire semesters of previous college work, provided certain criteria are met. View information on Academic Bankruptcy and Forgiveness and the new Fresh Start policy.
Faculty
Program Director Jackie Singleton, R.D.H., M.Ed. Assistant Professor University of Kentucky University of Louisville Faculty Janice Butters, R.D.H., M.P.H., Ed.D. Professor University of Tennessee University of Louisville Susan Collier, R.D.H., M.S.Ed. Assistant Professor

M. Hearing Outcome After reviewing a students academic circumstance under the provision of a Performance Evaluation Hearing, the DH-AAC may make the following recommendations to the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Education as appropriate: Dismissal A recommendation for the students dismissal will be based solely upon the evidence presented at the Hearing. A student will be dismissed from the Dental Hygiene Program who receives an F in one or more courses for two consecutive terms. A recommendation for dismissal may include the terms with preference or without preference. A recommendation for dismissal without preference reflects a very significant concern about the students ability to manage the dental school curriculum. A recommendation for dismissal with preference reflects the opinion that although the student did not perform well academically, there is the impression that the student possesses the ability to manage the dental hygiene curriculum. Repeat of a Class Year Repeat the year means repeat the curriculum and the student may begin classes at the beginning of the next academic year. The repeat of an entire year for the purpose of overcoming academic difficulties will be considered an option when the degree of academic deficiency warrants such a recommendation.

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University of Kentucky Susan W. Grammer, R.D.H., M.Ed. Associate Professor University of Louisville Linda H. Lewis, R.D.H., M.Ed. Associate Professor University of Louisville Other Faculty The Program utilizes instructors from other units in the University. The following faculty of the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine are Course Directors in the Dental Hygiene Program: Guy Furnish, D.M.D. Associate Professor Department of Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Special Care University of Kentucky Margaret Hill, D.M.D. Associate Professor Department of Oral Health and Rehabilitation University of Louisville Lee Mayer, D.M.D, M.S. Associate Professor Department of General Dentistry and Oral Medicine University of Kentucky Regan L. Moore, D.D.S., M.S.D. Associate Professor Department of Oral Health and Rehabilitation The Ohio State University University of Kentucky Brian L. Shumway, D.D.S., M.S. Assistant Professor Department of Surgical and Hospital Dentistry The Ohio State University Robert H. Staat, Ph.D. Professor Department of Surgical and Hospital Dentistry University of Minnesota Michael T. Tseng, Ph.D. Professor Department of Pathology, School of Medicine State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York Randall Vaught, D.M.D., M.A., M.S.P.H. Associate Professor Department of General Dentistry and Oral Medicine University of Louisville Leonard C. Waite, Ph.D. Professor Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine University of Missouri

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