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Course Descriptions

Dental Hygiene

DHYG-D 401 Clinical Supervision 1 (3 cr.) Supervisory experience in clinics and laboratories involved in teaching students enrolled in Dental Hygiene curriculum; problems incident to patient-student and instructor-student relationships.

DHYG-D 402 Practicum in Dental Sciences Education (3 cr.) Experience in teaching in the Department of 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.

DHYG-H 204 Periodontics (1-2 cr.) This course introduces students to the interpretation of tissue changes, the role dental hygienists process of care. An emphasis will be placed on the structures of the periodontium, etiology and manifestations of periodontal diseases.

DHYG-H 205 Medical and Dental Emergencies (1-2 cr.) A study in emergency situations in the dental office, including predisposing factors and drugs, and treatment to include the support of the cardiopulmonary system.

DHYG-H 211 Head & Neck Anatomy (1-3 cr.) A detailed study of the anatomy of the head and neck. Some attention is given to oral embryology and the growth of tooth structure.

DHYG-H 214 Oral Anatomy Histiology & Embryology (2-4 cr.) A study of the morphology, structure, function, and histology and embryology of human and surrounding tissues, including osteology of the maxilla and mandible and nerve and vascular supply of teeth and muscles of mastication.

DHYG-H 215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics: First Year (1-3 cr.) A study to understand how drugs work, the appropriate indications and prescribing of drugs, when pre-medication is indicated, contraindications, and adverse reactions of drugs.

DHYG-H 216 Chemistry and Nutrition: First Year (2-3 cr.) Introduction to basic knowledge of biochemistry and physiology of nutrition and its relation to good oral health. Critical thinking skills will be practiced through the use of inquiry teaching methods and case studies.

DHYG-H 217 Preventive Dentistry: Second Year (1-3 cr.) Introduction to the philosophy, and need, for preventative dentistry. Emphasis is on concepts and skills of self-motivation, knowledge of dental diseases and abnormalities, application of the principles of fluoridation, nutrition, patient motivation, home care, and other preventative topics as they relate to the patient and community.

DHYG-H 218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (3-6 cr.) An introduction to the dental and dental hygiene professions including the basic didactic and laboratory/clinic practice for the performance of dental hygiene services.

DHYG-H 219 Clinical Practice I (3-5 cr.) Performance of dental services in various clinical settings. Included is didactic instruction and clinical application of dental hygiene procedures for providing patient care and an introduction to oral diagnosis.

DHYG-H 221 Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures (1-3 cr.) A continuation of DHYG-H 218, this course emphasizes individualizing patient treatment throughout the entire dental hygiene process of care, with a focus on meeting the dental needs of medically compromised and special needs patients including those with physical, mental, and systemic disorders.

DHYG-H 240 Introduction to Dental Ethics (1-2 cr.) This course 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.

DHYG-H 242 Introduction to Dentistry (1-3 cr.) 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.

DHYG-H 250 Local Anesthesia and Pain (1-2 cr.) This course 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 oxygen sedation will be studied.

DHYG-H 301 Clinical Practice II (3-5 cr.) Continued performance of dental hygiene services in various clinical settings. Included is didactic instruction and clinical application of dental hygiene services for providing patient care.

DHYG-H 302 Clinical Practice III (3-5 cr.) H302 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 student's advanced clinical work and experiences. These experiences will include evaluating patient's nutritional status and identifying treatment modifications necessary for patients with special needs.

DHYG-H 303 Radiology (1-3 cr.) This course teaches the principles and techniques associated with production of dental radiographs, radiation biology and safety, and the use of dental radiographic equipment.

DHYG-H 304 Oral Pathology: Second Year (1-3 cr.) Oral pathology is the study of diseases of the oral cavity. The dental hygienist is in a unique position to observe, investigate and assist with the diagnosis of a number of localized and systemic conditions.

DHYG-H 305 Radiology Clinic (1-3 cr.) Clinical application of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

DHYG-H 306 Radiology Clinic II (1 cr.) Continuation of DHYG-H305 - clinical application of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

DHYG-H 308 Dental Materials (1-3 cr.) An examination of the physical and chemical properties of current dental materials and how those properties affect the usage and clinical behavior of the materials. The study includes material selection, characteristics, manipulation, and care of the materials used in dentistry. The course includes both lecture and laboratory components.

DHYG-H 309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene - 2nd Year (1-3 cr.) 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 is designed to cover didactic information in the first half of the course to prepare students for the National Board Examination. During this time students are orientated to community fieldwork experiences, with the majority of service hours completed in the latter half of this course.

DHYG-H 320 Practice Management, Ethics and Jurisprudence (1-2 cr.) The study of the organization, administration and prudent operation of professional and financial resources for a successful dental practice in a community.

DHYG-H 321 Periodontics (1-2 cr.) A study of periodontal disease including the anatomy, classification, etiology, treatment, and relationship to systemic condition.

DHYG-H 344 Senior Hygiene Seminar (1-3 cr.) Ethics, jurisprudence, and practice management concepts including a study of state practice acts, dental hygiene employment opportunities, recall systems, and current trends in the dental hygiene profession.

DHYG-H 347 Community Dental Health (2-5 cr.) A study of public health principles as they relate to dentistry. The students will be introduced to those aspects of public health which enable them to plan, administer and evaluate a dental health program.

DHYG-H 400 Evidence-Based Decision Making (3 cr.) Evidence-based decision making (EBDM) based on scientific evidence, clinical skill and judgment, and individual patient case studies. This approach to evidence-based decision making in oral healthcare will include judicious integration of systematic assessments of scientific evidence. Foundational knowledge to implement future clinical strategies will be discussed.

DHYG-H 403 Advanced Community Dental Hygiene (3-4 cr.) Public health principles including care delivery system and preventive public health care at the community level.

DHYG-H 405 Dental Healthcare Research (3 cr.) Review of current literature related to periodontics, oral pathology, preventive dentistry and the current practices of dental hygiene.

DHYG-H 406 Educational Methodology in Health Sciences (1-3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to assist potential educators in the health sciences to understand current theories, concepts and methodologies in professional health science education. Students will learn to apply effective educational strategies to match learners' needs in didactic, laboratory and clinical settings. This course will use a variety of delivery systems including an on-line component.

DHYG-H 408 Practicum in Community Health (3-4 cr.) Structured practical experience in planning, supervising, coordinating and evaluating instruction in an educational setting and/or assessing, planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.

DHYG-H 420 Advanced Clinical Procedures (4-5 cr.) Clinical Practice 4 is a course designed for instruction and experience in performing dental hygiene services.