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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Comprehensive study of the anatomy of the head and neck regions, including skeletal, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, and muscular systems. A detailed study of nomenclature, morphologic characteristics, and physiologic relationships of human primary and permanent teeth as related to the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Laboratory activities develop observation and dexterity skills. Prerequisites: ENGL 111G, MATH 120 or OEHO 116, CHEM 210, OEHO 154, OEHO 225, OEHO 253.
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3.00 Credits
Study of radiation physics, hygiene and safety theories. Fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs. Includes exposure of intra-oral radiographs, quality assurance, radiographic interpretation, patient selection criteria, ancillary radiographic techniques and application to dental hygiene treatment. Prerequisites: ENGL 111G, MATH 120 or OEHO 116, CHEM 210, OEHO 154, OEHO 225, OEHO 253.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of the theoretical basis for dental hygiene clinical practice. Emphasis on emergency care, planning dental hygiene care, health promotion and disease prevention, oral rehabilitation and care of appliances, modifications of dental hygiene care through the life-span, and an introduction to medically comprised patients. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 110, DHYG 112, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118.
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3.00 Credits
Application of dental hygiene procedures on a variety of clinical patients under direct supervision of faculty. Emphasis on patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment procedures, appointment planning and prevention techniques. Theory is simultaneously related to practical experience. Offered concurrently with DHYG 120. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 110, DHYG 112, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to general pathology with focused study of diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and their interrelationship with body systems; developmental anomalies of the teeth and jaws; manifestations of disease in the oral cavity, head and neck. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 110, DHYG 112, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118.
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3.00 Credits
Study of normal and diseased periodontium to include the structural, functional and environmental factors. Emphasis on etiology, pathology, evaluation of disease, treatment modalities, and therapeutic and preventative periodontics relative to the hygienist's role as a co-therapist in a contemporary practice setting. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 110, DHYG 112, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118.
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1.00 Credits
Continuation of clinical skills, patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment and appointment planning, preventive techniques and application of dental hygiene procedures at an intermediate level under the direct supervision of faculty. Clinical-based instruction helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, and gain experience managing the workflow. Theory is simultaneously related to practical experience. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 120, DHYG 122, DHYG 124, DHYG 126.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the composition, chemical and physical properties, manipulations, and uses of dental materials. Emphasis on materials and procedures for which the dental hygienist is directly responsible. Laboratory experiences include application and manipulation of various materials used in dentistry. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 120, DHYG 122, DHYG 124, DHYG 126.
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2.00 Credits
Advanced theory of dental hygiene and information on periodontal therapies relative to the hygienist's role as a co-therapist in clinical practice. Continuation of the study of dental hygiene care for medically comprised patients and an introduction to special needs patients. Restricted to DHYG majors. Offered concurrently with DHYG 212. Corequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 214, DHYG 216, DHYG 218. Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 132, DHYG 134, and SOC 101 (or equivalent).
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of clinical skills, patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment and appointment planning, preventive techniques and applications of dental hygiene procedures at the intermediate to competent level under supervision of faculty. Emphasis on dental hygiene treatment for the medically compromised and periodontally involved patients. Theory is simultaneously related to practical experience. Offered concurrently with DHYG 210. Restricted to DHYG majors. Corequisites: DHYG 210, DHYG 214, DHYG 216, DHYG 218. Prerequisite: C or above in DHYG 132, DHYG 134, and SOC 101 ( or equivalent).
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