DH 132 DENTAL HYGIENE I

CREDIT HOURS      9  

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

The first in a series of courses designed to integrate didactic knowledge of dental hygiene with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Topics presented include tooth morphology, head, neck and oral anatomy, oral embryology and histology, general and oral pathology, pharmacology, radiology, periodontology, pain management, dental materials, oral health education and preventive counseling, health promotion, patient management, clinical dental hygiene, provision of services for and management of patients with special needs, community dental/oral health, medical and dental emergencies including basic life support, legal and ethical aspects of dental hygiene practice, infection and hazard control management and the provision of oral health care services to patients with bloodborne infectious diseases.  Special emphasis is placed on procedures necessary to safely practice in the clinical setting and the promotion of critical thinking and decision making by the student through multidisciplinary associations and case studies.

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

  • Prerequisite:  Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.

  • Corequisite: Dental Hygiene Applications I  

 


DH 135 DENTAL HYGIENE II

CREDIT HOURS      9

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

The second in a series of courses designed to integrate didactic knowledge of dental hygiene with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Special emphasis is placed on the recognition of conditions requiring treatment modification evident during medical and dental history review, radiographic interpretation, and clinical examination. Such conditions include developmental abnormalities, drug therapies, and existing medical conditions. Students will explore the role research plays in the dental hygiene profession.    

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

  • Prerequisite: DH 132

  • Corequisites: DH 145  

 


DH 238  DENTAL HYGIENE III

CREDIT HOURS      5

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

 The third in a series of courses designed to integrate didactic knowledge of dental hygiene with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Special emphasis is placed on treatment modifications necessitated by clinical findings.

 PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

  •  Prerequisite: DH 135

  • Corequisites: DH 248


DH 239  DENTAL HYGIENE IV

CREDIT HOURS      3

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

 The fourth in a series of courses designed to integrate didactic knowledge of dental hygiene with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Special emphasis is placed on preparing the student to be a successful lifelong learner by developing an appreciation for literature review.  Students will collaborate with community agencies to plan, develop, conduct outreach projects.  

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

  • Prerequisite: DH 238

  • Coreguisites: DH 249  

 


DH 142 DENTAL HYGIENE APPLICATIONS I

LABORATORY HOURS   10

CREDIT HOURS      4

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

The application of dental hygiene theory through the provision of selected dental hygiene services in a supervised setting using a student partner, a laboratory manikin or a client.  Determination of appropriate services through accurate decision making will be stressed. 

ENTRY LEVEL STANDARD

Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program

PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITES

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: Dental Hygiene I or consent of instructor.  

 


DH 145 DENTAL HYGIENE APPLICATIONS II

LABORATORY HOURS   12

CREDIT HOURS      4

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

A continuation of DH 142 with emphasis on integration of preventive, educational and therapeutic concepts when treating clients.

ENTRY LEVEL STANDARD

Successful completion of DH 142 or permission of instructor.


DH 248 DENTAL HYGIENE APPLICATIONS III

LABORATORY HOURS   14

CREDIT HOURS      4

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

A continuation of DH 145 with emphasis on treatment planning and integration of preventive, educational and therapeutic concepts when treating clients with gingivitis and slight to moderate periodontal conditions.

ENTRY LEVEL STANDARD

Successful completion of DH 145 or consent of instructor.

PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITES

  • Prerequisite:  DH 145 or consent of instructor.

  • Corequisites:  DH 238 or consent of instructor.

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DH 249 DENTAL HYGIENE APPLICATIONS IV

LABORATORY HOURS   14

CREDIT HOURS      4

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

 A continuation of DH 248 with emphasis on treatment planning and integration of preventive, educational and therapeutic concepts when treating clients with severe gingivitis and moderate to severe periodontal conditions.

ENTRY LEVEL STANDARD

Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program

PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITES

  • Prerequisite:  DH 248 or consent of instructor.

  • Corequisites: DH 239 or consent of instructor.