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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 209, DHY 210 CorequisiteDHY 219 The delivery of comprehensive care is accomplished through adherence to the process of careassessment of patient needs, formulation of a dental hygiene diagnosis, planning for the prevention and treatment of oral disease, implementation of various dental hygiene interventions (servicesand evaluation of both the patient and practitioner efforts and oral health outcomes. Clinical dental hygiene focuses on developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills necessary for the delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. Clinical practice is provided in collaboration with the clinical dental hygiene faculty through an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control. Treatment includes implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of treatment effectiveness based on the patient/clinic and practitioners efforts. Sequential courses are designed to increase the student's speed and ability. Assessment of student progress in attaining program and clinical competency is ongoing.
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3.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 101, DHY 120 Biomaterials is the science and technology of materials used in dentistry. Chemical, physical and manipulative characteristics of various restorative and procedural materials will be explored in the prevention and treatment of oral disease. Laboratory experiences develop skills in working with these materials. Laboratory experiences develop skills in working with these materials and illustrate the characteristics and uses of dental materials.
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3.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 130, DHY 131, DHY 132 Dental health education is concerned with the knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviors necessary to promote oral health and prevent oral disease through educational efforts. This course will explain the principles and theories of education which will enhance the ability of the dental hygiene student as an oral health educator. The approach taken will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach designed to meet the needs of individual patients. Students are required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an oral health educational plan giving them a sense of responsibility and commitment toward improving oral heath in the community.
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3.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 209, DHY 210 Introduces the characteristics and unique dental health needs of patients with medical, physical, mental, social, emotional, the elderly, and selected medical and compromising conditions. Emphasis is placed on modified dental hygiene treatment for these special populations. Dental hygiene care of the individual with special needs deals with the special requirements of persons with developmental and/or acquired conditions.
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1.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 213 Advanced Periodontology is designed to acquaint the dental hygiene student with the clinical diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases with special emphasis on the surgical techniques utilized.
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1.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDEN 200, DEN 201 Continuation of the science and clinical practice of oral radiography, including radiographic interpretation, normal anatomy on periapical and extraoral films, recognition of abnormalities and the limitations of radiography.
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2.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 219, DHY 220 CorequisiteDHY 230 This course is a continuation of Clinical Dental Hygiene IV and offers other aspects of clinical practice. This course also examines the practice of dental hygiene from many aspects including business, career alternatives, job seeking skills, resumepreparation and professional responsibilities.
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5.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 219, DHY 220 CorequisiteDHY 229 The delivery of comprehensive care is accomplished through adherence to the process of careassessment of patient needs, formulation of a dental hygiene diagnosis, planning for the prevention and treatment of oral disease, implementation of various dental hygiene interventions (servicesand evaluation of both the patient and practitioner efforts and oral health outcomes. Clinical dental hygiene focuses on developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills necessary for the delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. Clinical practice is provided in collaboration with the clinical dental hygiene faculty through an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control. Treatment includes implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of treatment effectiveness based on the patient/clinic and practitioners efforts. Sequential courses are designed to increase the student's speed and ability. Assessment of student progress in attaining program and clinical competency is ongoing.
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4.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 209, DHY 210 Community dental health is concerned with the knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviors necessary to promote oral health and prevent oral disease through community based efforts. This course is designated to introduce students to the basic principles of dental public health and the responsibilities of the dental hygienist in promoting oral health and preventing oral disease in a community. The health care system including the social, political, psychological, cultural and economic forces directing the system will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist in community practice as distinct from the traditional clinical private practiceand the theoretical base for assessing, designing, implementing and evaluating community dental health programs. Students are required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate oral health programs giving them a sense of responsibility and commitment toward improving oral health in the community.
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2.00 Credits
PrerequisiteDHY 219, DHY 220 Provide a comprehensive approach and review of the theories and practice of dental hygiene. This course is designed to apprise students of national and regional state board requirements, strengthen test-taking skills and provide an opportunity for review of topic areas evaluated on these board examinations. Guest speakers will provide a review of pertinent subject matter.
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