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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of dental hygiene theory and clinical concepts applicable to dental hygiene practice. Emphasis will be placed upon specific topics pertinent to acquiring clinical expertise. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 122 and Dental Hygiene 124. 1 lecture and 6 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and skills needed to understand, interpret and critique professional literature. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline. are part of the course. 50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour:
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2.00 Credits
Principles and techniques utilized in comprehensive dental hygiene care. Instruction will include the mixing and placement of amalgam, composite, and other restorative materials. Special attention is paid to pain management with the use of local anesthesia and conscious sedation agents commonly utilized in the dental treatment setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the current principles and issues in community health and their relationship to the delivery of dental care to the public sector. The role of the dental hygienist in the community disease prevention and health promotion activities will be emphasized. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes a study of principles of pharmacology and understanding of the characteristics of major drug groups and their utilization in medicine and dentistry. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of those drugs used for medical treatment which require treatment modification by the dentist or dental hygienist and those drugs used in dental practice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 227 and Dental Hygiene 121 and Dental Hygiene 123 and Dental Hygiene 128. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture course which includes the etiology, classification, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of periodontal disease. Emphasis will be placed on the phases of periodontics pertinent to a dental hygienist. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 121. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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2.00 Credits
An overview course given as an introduction to the art of differential diagnosis as it relates to lesions occurring in and about the oral cavity. Attention is directed to the discussion of pathology, history, radiographic and clinical appearance, prognosis and treatment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Enrichment of skills in performing health services in the clinical setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 200. 1 lecture hour and 12 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Enrichment of skills in performing oral health services in the clinical setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 251. 1 lecture and 12 lab hours per week. 5 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint the dental hygiene student with the various dental specialties and current trends in dental treatment. Guest lecturers, who are specialists in the field, will provide pertinent information and in some cases, supervise practical experiences during clinical rotation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 50 minutes per week. I credit hour.
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