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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(3-0-3) Psychological theories pertaining to patient care. General nutrition and its impact on dental health. Understanding the body's need for protein, carbohydrates, fats, and relation to general health. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisite: DH 221.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0-3) Cariology, remineralization, fluorides, nutrition, xerostomia, oral physiotherapy aids, plaque, calculus, computerized dietary analysis, and counseling techniques. Healthcare for the provider is recognized as a part of holistic healthcare. Prequisite: DH 240.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0-3) Preventive needs of infants through sixth grade. Sealants, early childhood caries, occlusion and nutrition, and management of this age group are considered. Healthcare for the provider is continued. Prerequisite: DH 241.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0-3) Introduction to general pathology and common oral pathologies. Cell pathology, inflamation, immunity, neoplasia, traumatic lesions, inflammatory lesions, oral diseases with autoimmune components, and neoplasia. Descriptive terminology and differential daignosis will be introduced. Prerequisite: DH 237.
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3.00 Credits
(2-3-3) Theoretical background and practical application of dental radiography. Exposure techniques, processing, mounting, and evaluation of dental radiographs; physical principles of production; clinical use of X-radiation; and radiation safety procedures.
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2.00 Credits
(1-3-2) Special techniques for handicapped patients, extra-oral procedures, occlusal projections, radiographic detection, and interpretation of potential pathology. Includes introduction to use of the Panorex X-ray machine and refinement of techniques in exposure, processing, and radiographic evaluation. Prerequisite: DH 244.
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1.00 Credits
(1-0-1) Introduction to periodontology with emphasis on etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease, disease classification, and assessment procedures. Prerequisite: DH 244.
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3.00 Credits
(3-0-3) Prevention, preparation, and management of emergency situations common in the dental environment. Individual and team practice in carrying out emergency prodedures. Prerequisite: DH 244.
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1.00 Credits
(1-0-1) Professional Ethics and legal requirements of the profession. Prerequisite: Admission in to the Dental Hygiene Program.
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3.00 Credits
(Hours to be arranged each term.)
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