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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
Continuation of patient care from DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II. Integration of theory with clinical experience in various oral hygiene preventive and therapeutic procedures. Emphasis on planning and execution of the total patient treatment (including tobacco cessation). Students are required to provide direct patient care at off-campus community based clinics. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Human Biology II, CLT 208/209L Pathogenic Microbiology/Lab or BIO 150 Microbiology.
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6.00 Credits
Comprehensive clinical experience in all phases of dental hygiene practice. Students are prepared for entry level Dental Hygiene Practice. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology and DEN 209 Dental Nutrition. Corequisites: DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene, DEN 213W Community Dental Health.
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2.00 Credits
Management of pain control through the use of local anesthetic agents and the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation. The physiologic and pharmacologic agents, indications and contraindications for use, and the treatment of complications and emergencies are stressed. Other modalities of pain control will be discussed. This course meets the New York State Education Department’s requirements for certification in the Administration and Monitoring of Local Infiltration Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia in the Practice of Dental Hygiene. Enrollment in this course requires documentation of current certification in CPR (BLS for Health Professionals). Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 102 and current certification in CPR (BLS for Health Professionals) Corequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 290 Dental Nutrition.
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3.00 Credits
A broad picture of the disease process through the study of common general diseases, their etiology, results and treatment. Emphasis on the principles of inflammation, healing and repair, oral disease, including etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, recognition and treatment. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology.
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2.00 Credits
A study of Periodontology as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis on classification of periodontal disease, assessment, Phase I Therapy, maintenance and fundamentals of periodontal surgery. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III. Corequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition.
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2.00 Credits
Pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Emphasis is on drugs commonly used in dentistry and correct methods for their use. Also covers the major drug classes and their uses. Prerequisite- Corequisite Co-requisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition.
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2.00 Credits
Basic nutrition principles, including metabolism, functions, sources, and conditions resulting from excessive or inadequate intake of each nutrient. Study of diet planning, dietary guidelines, weight control, and current nutrition topics and controversies. Special emphasis on the relation of nutrition to the oral cavity, interviewing, nutritional counseling, computer aided dietary analysis, and its practice in the dental office. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology.
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2.00 Credits
A study of the principles of public health and fundamentals of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of public health care with emphasis on community dental health. Laboratory experience emphasizes reading scientific literature, statistics, community health education, and partnerships with community health agencies. Emphasis is place on service learning. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV, DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene.
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3.00 Credits
Review of current topics relevant to the contemporary practice of dental hygiene, including dental specialties, risk management and the hygienist’s role in the care of special patients. Emphasis is on case-based learning and patient case presentation derived from the student’s clinical experience. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Advanced studies in Dental Hygiene conducted under the guidance of a Dental Hygiene instructor. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I, DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, and permission of Department Chairperson.
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