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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
1-3-0-2 Lecture and laboratory course in the manipulation and properties of dental materials. Prerequisites: DAH 101, ENGL 101, BIOL 109.
Prerequisite:
DAH 101, ENGL 101, BIOL 109.
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3.00 Credits
2-3-0-3 Theoretical information will be presented to enable the students to competently expose dental radiographs on patients. Consideration will be given to the health, safety and welfare of both the operator and the patient. Prerequisites: DAH 101, ENGL 101, BIOL 109.
Prerequisite:
DAH 101, ENGL 101, BIOL 109.
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4.00 Credits
2-6-0-4 Lecture and pre-clinic course in all phases of general chairside dental assisting and the dental specialties. Prerequisites: DAH 101, ENGL 101, BIOL 109.
Prerequisite:
DAH 101, ENGL 101, BIOL 109.
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5.00 Credits
1-0-24-5 Clinical experiences in all phases of dentistry. Practical application of skills acquired in DAH 151 to include the following procedures: chairside assisting, dental laboratory, radiography, operative dentistry, dental specialties, practice management and dental office emergencies. Students will be assigned to the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, area hospitals and private dental practice. Prerequisites: DAH 115, 125, 135, 151, 171, BIOL 110, CPR Certification.
Prerequisite:
DAH 115, 125, 135, 151, 171, BIOL 110, CPR Certification.
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2.00 Credits
2-0-0-2 Study of the embryologic development of orificial organs and structures and the microscopic examination of tissue structures through the development and organization of these organs. Prerequisites: DAH 227, 291, CHEM 118.
Prerequisite:
DAH 227, 291, CHEM 118.
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2.00 Credits
2-0-0-2 Acquaints the dental hygiene student with oral anomalies manifested by development, metabolic and disease disturbances. Emphasis will be directed toward the recognition of these pathologic conditions from direct observations of patients, radiographs and slides of pertinent structures. Prerequisites: DAH 221, 292, ENGL 102.
Prerequisite:
DAH 221, 292, ENGL 102.
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2.00 Credits
2-0-0-2 Familiarizes the dental hygienist with the medications that patients may be taking. It also will provide insight into the mechanism of drug action and interaction in the body. The classification of different types of medications with examples and their uses will be discussed. Prerequisites: DAH 221, 292, ENGL 102.
Prerequisite:
DAH 221, 292, ENGL 102.
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3.00 Credits
2-3-0-3 Principles of public health in relation to dental hygienist roles in providing health care to the community. Field assignments in selected social settings permit student participation in community health care planning and familiarization with patterns of comprehensive health care services and the appropriate dental team roles. Prerequisites: DAH 241, 245, 247, 293.
Prerequisite:
DAH 241, 245, 247, 293.
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4.00 Credits
2-0-12-4 Continuation of DAH 292, with emphasis on additional clinical techniques and patients with "special needs." Prerequisites: DAH 221, 292, ENGL 102, CPR Certification.
Prerequisite:
DAH 221, 292, ENGL 102, CPR Certification.
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4.00 Credits
2-0-8-4 Course work designed to prepare the Dental Hygiene student for the working world. Resume writing and job interview techniques will be presented. Legal, ethical and management aspects of the dental care systems will be discussed. Career directions and the future of dental hygiene will be assessed. Clinical expertise will be refined. Time management, in conjunction with total patient care, will be emphasized. Prerequisites: DAH 248, 271, 294, SOC 101, ENGL 115.
Prerequisite:
DAH 248, 271, 294, SOC 101, ENGL 115.
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