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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1111 This course specializes in the study of the physical properties, manipulative properties, and uses of dental materials commonly used in the dental office. Laboratory practice provides students with the opportunity to work on placing rubber dams, applying matrices, inserting base and restorative materials in prepared teeth, and finishing and polishing restorations. Other exercises provide practice in the manipulation of selected materials and include making alginate impressions, fabricating study models, applying sealants to extracted teeth, marginating overhangs, applying periodontal packs, and removing sutures. (4 contact hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab)
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1110, DNHY 1111 This course specializes in the administration of local anesthesia. Discussion focuses on neurophysiology, clinical action of specific agents, and pharmacology of local anesthetic and vasoconstrictors, armamentarium and their preparation, local and systemic complications, and legal considerations. (4 contact hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1124 This course emphasizes the treatment of periodontal disease. Topics include occlusion, surgical techniques, regenerative therapy, bone replacement therapy, chemotherapeutics, oral irrigation, dental implants, and the healing of wounds. The course also focuses on treatment planning, including properly indicated treatment modalities. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1111 This course specializes in the control of pain involved in dental procedures. Discussion focuses on the history of the use of drugs and anesthetics, including their use in dental practice, their physical and chemical properties, their preparation, their mode of administration, and their effects on the body's system. The course also includes instruction in pre- and post-operative care. (2 contact hours)
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: second year standing in Dental Hygiene program This course focuses on the study of the concepts of oral health instruction as applied to the community or group. It introduces students to educational methodology, media, and resources for oral health instruction. (1 contact hour)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1126 This course introduces students to all phases of dentistry, with special emphasis in the areas of endodontics, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, research, oral/maxillofacial surgery, and dental assisting techniques used in the various specialties. (2 contact hours)
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1125, DNHY 2115 (must be taken concurrently) This course provides continued specialized clinical experience, implementation of POH (plaque/disease control program) root planing, periodontal debridement, and ultrasonic scaling techniques, under the direction, supervision, and evaluation of faculty. (12 contact hours: 12 clinical)
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 1126, DNHY 2114 (must be taken concurrently) This course introduces and applies the principles of files, hoes, air/powder polishing, and ultrasonic instrumentation. It also addresses content in the areas of diagnostic procedures available to dental offices, federal agencies involved with healthcare, family abuse and neglect, and substance abuse. Discussion focuses on current clinical cases and problems that arise in the clinical area. (1 contact hour)
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 2113 This course introduces students to the future of dentistry and the role of the dental hygienist in the profession and association. It includes discussion of the relationship of the dental hygienist to other members of the dental health team and the principles of professional ethics, laws, and regulations related to dentistry and dental hygiene. The course also introduces students to administration and office management.(1 contact hour)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DNHY 2112 This course specializes in the study of the historical development of community health practices and the administration, purposes, and functions of public health agencies. It includes discussion of biostatistical concepts, research methodologies, assessment of current dental literature, as well as project planning, operation, and evaluation of community health activities. Community involvement includes extramural assignments to school systems and community agencies. (3 contact hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab)
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