DHYG 1901 - Dental Hygiene I (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 1911
This course is an introduction to the dental hygienist’s role and responsibilities within the profession to include prevention of disease transmission and the dental hygiene process of care with focus on assessment and prevention techniques.
DHYG 1904- The Dental Hygiene Process of Care and Medical Emergencies (1)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1901 and DHYG 1911, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 1915
This course is a continuation of the roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist within the dental hygiene process of care including medical emergencies in the health care setting.
DHYG 1905 – Dental Hygiene II: Special Needs Patient Care (2)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1901 and DHYG 1911, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 1915
This course is a continuation of the roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist with focus on special needs populations.
DHYG 1906 – Dental Hygiene III: Nutrition for the Dental Hygienist (1)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1904, DHYG 1905, and DHYG 1915, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 1917
This course is a continuation of the roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist with focus on nutrition and its relationship to general and oral health, and with an emphasis on oral preventive measures.
DHYG 1911 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 1901
This course is a laboratory/clinical introduction to the application of infection and disease prevention methods, the dental hygiene process of care, and clinical instrumentation and assessment techniques.
DHYG 1914 – Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist (2)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1901, DHYG 1911, BIOL 1913, and BIOL 1913L, each with a “C” or better
This course is designed to provide the dental hygienist with knowledge of periodontal disease in the overall health of patients with special emphasis on the inflammatory response as it relates to periodontal disease; the histopathogenesis, etiologies, classification and treatment of the disease; the role of chemotherapeutics and pain management techniques in the treatment of periodontal disease and the role of the dental hygienist in early detection and recognition of the disease process and its relationship to overall health.
DHYG 1915 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II (2)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1901 and DHYG 1911, each with a “C” or better
Co-Requisites: DHYG 1904 and DHYG 1905
This course provides the application of ethical and professional reasoning while delivering the dental hygiene process of care to patients in a clinical setting.
DHYG 1916 – Oral Pathology (2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1913 and BIOL 1913L, each with a “C” or better
This course is a study of the principles of general and oral pathology in relationship to the manifestation of diseases in the oral cavity, to include the teeth, soft tissues, and supporting structures with emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist and early detection.
DHYG 1917 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (1)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1904, DHYG 1905, and DHYG 1915, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 1906
This course involves the application of ethical and professional reasoning while delivering the dental hygiene process of care to include supplemental patient services in a clinical setting.
DHYG 1921K - Dental Tissues (4)
This course is a study of the embryological and histological development of the face, oral cavity, and the primary and permanent dentitions. The anatomy and functions of the primary and permanent dentitions and their supporting structures and the anatomy of the head and neck will be included. Instructional topics are enhanced through laboratory experiences.
DHYG 1923K - Dental Radiology (2)
This course is a study of the principles of ionizing radiation, the principles and techniques of intraoral and extra oral radiography, interpretation of dental radiographs, and environmental safety measures. Instructional topics are enhanced through laboratory experiences.
DHYG 1928K - Dental Materials (2)
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the materials/procedures utilized to deliver supplemental patient services to patients.
DHYG 1929- Dental Pharmacology and Anesthesiology (2)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1901, DHYG 1911, CHEM 1152, and CHEM 1152L, each with a “C” or better.
Co-requisites: BIOL 1913 and BIOL 1913L
This course is a study of the properties, dosage, and effects of therapeutic drugs, analgesics, and anesthetics with emphasis placed on pharmacological agents used in dentistry and office emergencies.
DHYG 2907 – Dental Hygiene IV: Advanced Concepts in Dental Hygiene Practice I (2)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1906 and DHYG 1917, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 2909
This course is designed to continue the development of the dental hygiene student in the roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist with focus on advanced assessment, planning, and instrumentation skills required for the periodontal patient; focus on the study of the behavioral foundations of communication and learning theory skills related to the dental hygiene process of care, and promotion of continued development of critical thinking skills.
DHYG 2908 – Dental Hygiene V: Advanced Concepts in Dental Hygiene Practice II (1)
Prerequisites: DHYG 2907 and DHYG 2909, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 2912
This course is designed to continue the development of the dental hygiene student in advanced instrumentation and critical thinking skills utilized during comprehensive care of the periodontal and special needs patients. Ethical and legal aspects of the dental hygiene profession, employability skills and the concept of lifelong learning are reinforced as students prepare to enter the profession.
DHYG 2909 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4)
Prerequisites: DHYG 1906 and DHYG 1917, each with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 2907
This course focuses on the clinical application of ethical and professional reasoning while delivering the dental hygiene process of care to periodontally involved patients in various clinical settings and sites.
DHYG 2912 - Clinical Dental Hygiene V (4)
Prerequisites: DHYG 2909 with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: DHYG 2908
This course provides an advanced application of comprehensive ethical and professional reasoning while delivering the dental hygiene process of care with limited instructor involvement and increased emphasis on time management.
DHYG 2924 - Public Health I (2)
This course is a survey of the methods of epidemiology used to determine the dental health of a community and an explanation of program planning to promote dental health through prevention and education. Critical review of dental research includes basic statistical methods.
DHYG 2925 - Public Health II (1)
Prerequisites: DHYG 2924 with a “C” or better
This course requires the student to implement a child and adult dental health education program utilizing the knowledge, skills, and criteria acquired in DHYG 2924. In addition, students will apply basic research principles for assessment of a clinical research project.