Study of the normal periodontium at the clinical, histologic, and biochemical levels; procedures involved in carrying out a comprehensive periodontal examination and performing a periodontal prophylaxis.

A study in emergency situations in the dental office, including predisposing factors and drugs, and treatment to include the support of the cardiopulmonary system.

A detailed study of the anatomy of the head and neck. Some attention is given to oral embryology and the growth of tooth structure.

A study of the morphology, structure, and function of deciduous and permanent teeth and surrounding tissues, also including osteology of the maxilla and mandible, nerve and vascular supply of teeth, and muscles of mastication, with reinforcing laboratory procedures and clinical application.

Actions and uses of drugs and theory of anesthetics; emphasis on drugs used in dentistry.

Specific ideas in chemistry are correlated with working principles in dentistry. Previous knowledge of chemistry required. Dental aspects of nutrition and dietetics are given special attention.

Detection and prevention of dental diseases.

An introduction to the dental and dental hygiene professions, including the basic didactic, laboratory, and clinical practice for the performance of dental hygiene services.

Applies dental prophylaxis technique to child and adult patients; in clinical experiences, students inspect oral hard and soft tissues; take complete medical and dental histories; apply fluoride; expose X-rays; provide patient education; and, apply/perform sterilization techniques.P: DHYG H218.

Clinical assignment for instruction and experience in performing dental hygiene services.

Provides background in ethical issues that impact dental healthcare providers and their patients. Emphasis will be on developing critical thinking skills and evidence-based decision making. Case studies providing examples of legal and ethical issues relevant to dental patient care will be explored.

Provides an overview of the field of dentistry with emphasis on the specialties in dentistry, an introduction to common dental procedures with information a hygienist needs in patient education, as well as issues related to access to dental care and the dental workforce.

Addresses coverage management for conscious dental clients. The indications, contraindications, and pharmacology of topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation used in dentistry will be discussed. Local anesthesia techniques and the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation will be studied.

Continuation of H219, including taking study models, completing dietary surveys, applying other preventive measures, and performing root planing and periodontal charting. P: DHYG H219.

Clinical Practice III is a combination of clinical experiences, professional organization activities and community health education. The didactic information obtained through the curriculum is designed to complement students’ advanced clinical work and experiences. These experiences will include evaluating patient’s nutritional status and identifying treatment modifications necessary for patients with special needs. P: DHYG H219 and H301.

Includes principles associated with production of X-rays and manipulation of X-ray equipment.

Addresses developmental abnormalities and acquired disorders of teeth and surrounding structure.

Includes clinical application of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

Addresses composition, physical and chemical properties of materials used in dentistry with opportunity for experience in their manipulation.

A supervised field experience in various community settings, including dental health instruction and treatment in schools and dental health education to community organizations. This course covers didactic information in the first half of the course to prepare students for the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination. Students are orientated to community fieldwork experiences, with the majority of service hours completed in the latter half of this course.

Addresses the study of the organization, administration, and prudent operation of professional and financial resources for a successful dental practice in a community.

A study of periodontal disease including the anatomy, classification, etiology, treatment, and relationship to systemic conditions.

Includes a systematic and comprehensive review of basic science courses with emphasis on their relationships to clinical practice; current concepts in multiple auxiliary delivery systems and practice management concepts.

A study of public health principles as they relate to dentistry, introducing students to those aspects of public health that will enable them to plan, administer, and evaluate a dental health program.

Public health principles including a study of the health care delivery system and preventive public health care at the community level.

Structured practical experience coordinating and evaluating instruction in an educational setting and/or assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programs.

The expansion into the Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene allows for additional clinical practice with more exploration of advanced assessment theories, protocol and instructional technologies, as well as greater self-evaluation while treating a variety of patient types.

An advanced course for dental education majors. Supervised reading or projects on approved topics in dentistry. Hours, subject matter, and evaluation to be determined by faculty. Preparation for Course - P: admission to certified dental assisting, dental hygiene, or dental technology program, and director’s permission.

Supervisory experience in clinics and laboratories involved in teaching students enrolled in dental hygiene curriculum; problems incident to patient-student and instructor-student relationships.

Experience in teaching in the Division of Allied Dental Education under the direction of a supervising instructor. Students will learn strategies in curriculum development, effective evaluation methods, teaching-learning styles, student-faculty relationships, and problem-solving strategies in a didactic setting.