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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Detailed anatomy of dental structures with special emphasis on human dentition through study and identification of extracted teeth. Identification of components of the temporomandibular joint as well as nomenclature, osteology, osteous landmarks, muscles, nerves, vascular supply and drainage, and glands of the head and neck region.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction of the principles of human disease including pathogenesis, clinical appearance, and treatment. In certain instances, microscopic features will be discussed if they enhance the understanding of the disease process. A portion of the course is devoted to basic principles of general pathology. The majority of the course is an overview of oral pathology with an emphasis on the dental hygienist's role in the recognition of oral disease.
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3.00 Credits
This course builds on previously learned knowledge by integrating it with the concepts of learning theory and applications, motivation, and the physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral development of various age groups. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of physical (general, as well as oral), psychological, social, cultural, and economic influences in compliance and noncompliance with preventive dental health programs, techniques, and aides. It explores the dental hygienist's role in the assessment of patient needs, planning treatment and patient education strategies, and then implementation and evaluation of these activities. Introduction of objectives, curriculum development, and preparation of lesson plans for oral health presentations.
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8.00 Credits
Clinical practice continued in the Gaines Dental Hygiene Clinic as well as extramural sites in the community. Furthers development of instrumentation and assessment skills acquired in prerequisite Clinical Practice courses on patients of a more difficult caliber. Introduction and development of techniques for pit and fissure sealant placement, ultrasonic scaling, periodontal scaling and root planning. Enhances proficiency in exposing, developing, and assessing dental radiographs taken on patients by providing clinical application of didactic and laboratory instruction from prerequisite course in oral radiology, under instructor supervision.
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2.00 Credits
Theory, methodology, and application of the principles of public health in relating the significance of oral health to total health, with special emphasis on the role of the dental team in public health programs and the use of a basic systems approach to the development of any public health program. Provides an overview of how statistics are utilized in research and development of public programs. Specific topics include but are not limited to study design, central tendency and variability, probability, repeated analysis of variance, data association and prediction, and the evaluation of research studies.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the rationale, indications and/or contraindications, and utilization techniques for various procedures including: pit and fissure sealants, ultrasonic scaling, periodontal scaling and root planning. The concepts of decision making are examined to assist students to develop responsibility and accountability for their actions. Recognition and management of life-threatening emergency situations are reviewed, with in-depth discussion of the etiological and/or precipitating factors, and the possible effects of these factors on the oral tissues. Emphasis is placed on the integration of this information with knowledge obtained in prerequisite courses to further develop critical thinking skills in obtaining comprehensive patient medical histories and development of dental hygiene treatment plans. This course must be taken in conjunction with Clinical Practice III to achieve cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in patient care procedures covered.
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2.00 Credits
A study of the rationale, indications and/or contraindications, and utilization techniques for air-powdered polishing units. CPR recertification and a general review of dental hygiene science, as needed in preparation for the National Board Examination. Preparation for the transition from dental hygiene student to practitioner in private practice dental offices and/or public health institutions with guest lecturers; discussions on new developments in patient care; resume writing and job interviewing; patient and personal insurance; and legal/ethical issues facing health care providers. Other major concepts included are the political aspects of dental and dental hygiene care, decision making, responsibility, and accountability. The study of this content assists the students to develop responsibility for personal professional growth.
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8.00 Credits
Clinical practice continued in the Gaines Dental Hygiene Clinic as well as extramural sites in the community. Practice in the use of more advanced treatment modalities. Further development of instrumentation and assessment skills with limited instructor assistance. The student will assume responsibility for all aspects of dental hygiene treatment for each of their clinical patients, with limited instructor input and supervision.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study pharmacology as it relates to clinical dental hygiene. Drug references; prescriptions; drug action; various drug groups prescribed by physicians that affect dental hygiene care, and various drug groups used in dentistry are included for study.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory overview of the field including a study of the history of early childhood education. Emphasis on characteristics of young children and their needs, types of programs, and current issues.
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