DENTAL HYGIENE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Dental Hygiene 1100: Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene DHYG 1100
1-6-3 Prerequisite: Admission to professional dental hygiene program.
This pre-clinical dental hygiene course provides the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Information learned in related courses such as Introduction to Patient Care and Dental Anatomy is reinforced and expanded upon to provide the student a basis for total patient care through clinical dental hygiene. Focus is directed toward the instrumentation techniques for the detection and removal of hard and soft deposits from tooth surfaces.
Dental Hygiene 1110 Introduction to Patient Care DHYG 1110
2-0-2 Prerequisite: Admission to professional dental hygiene program.
This course is the first in a series of courses designed to introduce the beginning dental hygiene student to the concepts, principles and assessment skills essential to rendering comprehensive oral hygiene care. Presentation of the professional and ethical responsibilities of the dental hygienist provides a foundation for the development of professional problem solving skills.
Dental Hygiene 1120 Dental Anatomy/Histology DHYG 1120
1-3-2 Prerequisite: Admission to professional dental hygiene program.
This course is designed to help the dental hygiene student understand tooth morphology and related structures. The relationship of the teeth to one another and to the bones, muscles, nerves and vessels closely associated with the face. Orofacial and dental embryology is also addressed. A brief overview of Head and Neck Anatomy, including bone structure, nerve distribution and vascular supply, is also included. A supervised lab will be utilized to develop student skills in identification of orofacial and dental anatomy structures.
Dental Hygiene 1220 Dental Radiology DHYG 1220
1-3-2 Prerequisite: Admission to professional dental hygiene program.
This course provides an introduction to radiation physics, x-ray machine functions, radiographic imaging techniques and radiation safety. The accompanying lab will provide the dental hygiene student with the radiographic skills necessary to safely expose, develop, mount, and interpret diagnostic intra-oral and extra-oral dental radiographs.
Dental Hygiene 1200 Clinical Dental Hygiene I DHYG 1200
2-8-4 Prerequisite: DHYG 1100, DHYG 1120, DHYG 1220
This course provides an opportunity for the beginning dental hygiene student to gain knowledge and skills in the delivery of patient care for which the dental hygienist is responsible. Emphasis is placed on the development of cognitive and psychomotor skills in the areas of dental hygiene instrumentation, patient rapport/communication, oral disease control, treatment planning and patient management.
Dental Hygiene 1210 Dental Hygiene I DHYG 1210
2-0-2 Prerequisite: DHYG 1110 Co-requisite: DHYG 1200
This course gives an in-depth review of the procedures and objectives for providing total patient care. Discussion centers upon the problems presented by patients with special needs and the treatment modifications and additional services needed to bring these patients to a state of optimum oral health. This course also discusses the possible medical emergencies and the proper procedures to prevent and/or manage these events.
Dental Hygiene 1130 Oral Pathology DHYG 1130
2-0-2 Co-requisite: DHYG 1200
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with the knowledge to recognize normal versus abnormal structures and lesions that present in the oral cavity. Vocabulary and descriptive terminology relating to pathological processes is emphasized. Local and systemic conditions and their oral manifestations are discussed.
Dental Hygiene 1320 Periodontics DHYG 1320
2-0-2 Prerequisite: DHYG 1110
This course includes an introduction to periodontal anatomy and a thorough examination of the gingival and periodontal diseases. The knowledge necessary for the dental hygiene student to synthesize and apply treatment techniques based upon accurate assessment of periodontal needs is emphasized through out the course.
Dental Hygiene 1300 Clinical Dental Hygiene II DHYG 1300
0-8-2 Prerequisite: DHYG 1200, Co-requisite: DHYG 1310
This course continues to provide the student with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to patient care. Throughout, the idea of total patient care and prevention will be emphasized.
Dental Hygiene 1310 Dental Hygiene II DHYG 1310
0-3-1 Prerequisite: DHYG 1210. Co-requisite: DHYG 1300
This is a companion course to the clinical practicum that expands the didactic knowledge of the dental hygiene student to include advanced dental hygiene services and treatment modalities taught in a laboratory format.
Dental Hygiene 1330 Dental Pharmacology DHYG 1330
2-0-2 Prerequisite: CHEM 1151K.
An overview of most of the significant pharmaceutical categories is presented, with emphasis on those agents, which impact upon dental treatment. Drug action and metabolism and dosage calculation are also covered.
Dental Hygiene 2400 Clinical Dental Hygiene III DHYG 2400
0-12-3 Prerequisite: DHYG 1300 Corequisite: DHYG 2410
This course builds upon previous background knowledge provided by all first year dental hygiene, dental sciences and current clinical dental hygiene lecture courses. It is designed to provide second year dental hygiene students with the clinical experiences and advanced skills necessary in the treatment and prevention of oral disease.
Dental Hygiene 2410 Dental Hygiene III DHYG 2410
1-3-2 Prerequisite: DHYG 1310 Corequisite: DHYG 2400
This course is a companion course to second year clinical practicum. Instruction centers on patient management, treatment planning and specialized techniques to provide optimum oral health within the scope of dental hygiene.
Dental Hygiene 2420 Dental Materials DHYG 2420
1-2-2 Prerequisite: CHEM 1151K, Second year dental hygiene student
An overview of various dental materials; their structure, handling and clinical applications are discussed and demonstrated in a lab setting.
Dental Hygiene 2430 Community Dental Health DHYG 2430
1-3-2 Prerequisite, Second year dental hygiene student
The history, philosophy and organization of public health are presented and the relationship of public health to dentistry is explored. The body of knowledge that is required for the existence of the dental hygiene profession is explored through the critical evaluation and the practical application of dental literature. The student will be provided an opportunity to assess, plan, implement and evaluate preventive oral health programs designed for a target population in the community. Supervised practice in the lab will be used to assist the students in the development of skills necessary to assess, plan, implement and evaluate preventive oral health programs.
Dental Hygiene 2500 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV DHYG 2500
0-12-3 Prerequisite: DHYG 2400, DHYG 2420.
This course is designed to provide second year dental hygiene students with the clinical experiences and skills necessary in the treatment and prevention of oral disease in patients presenting all levels of treatment needs.
Dental Hygiene 2510 Dental Hygiene IV DHYG 2510
2-3-3 Prerequisite: Second year dental hygiene student, DHYG 2410
This course familiarizes the student with ethical and legal responsibilities, benefits of the professional organization, pursuits of employment and practice management techniques. Role-playing and interaction through small task groups will be utilized to prepare students for decision-making and problem solving in dental hygiene practice. Supervised practice in the lab will be used to assist the student in developing skills required for their professional role. (credit values to change Spring 2008)