Academic Courses
Dental Hygiene
DH 115 Oral, Head and Neck Anatomy
3-0-0-3
Introduction to head and neck anatomy; dental nomenclature; primary and permanent tooth development, anatomy, function, terminology and occlusion will be included. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, CIS 103.
DH 121 Oral Histology and Embryology
2-0-0-2
Study of the embryologic development of oralfacial organs and structure and the microscopic examination of tissue structures through the development and organization of these organs. Prerequisites: DH 115, 135, 150, 191, BIOL 109.
DH 135 Dental Radiology
2-3-0-3
Theoretical information will be presented to enable the students to competently expose dental radiographs first on a mannequin, then on patients in the dental clinic and in private practice. Discussions will include the health, safety and welfare of both the operator and the patient. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, CIS 103.
Additional course fee: $79.
DH 150 Dental Auxiliary Practices
3 -3-0-4
This lecture and preclinical course will include principles and utilization of chairside dental assisting, dental laboratory skills, dental materials and dental specialties. This foundation and theory will provide a foundation which will increase students’ proficiency level for the treatment of the dental patient. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, CIS 103.
Additional course fee: $79.
DH 165 Nutrition and Biochemistry in Dentistry
4-0-0-4
Introduction to the principles of human nutrition including energy metabolism with emphasis on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and their action in the body particularly as related to oral health. Also included are the role of vitamins and minerals and the application of the relationship of food sources to oral health. In addition, students are introduced to the analysis of diets for patient evaluation and education. Prerequisites: DAH 115, 135, 150, 191, BIOL 109.
DH 191 Clinical Dental Hygiene I
2-3-0-3
Discussion will include basic principles, terminology, charting and practice of dental hygiene, disease prevention and dental health education. Students will develop manual skills necessary for instrumentations while performing preventive and therapeutic services. Legal, ethical and management aspects of total patient care will be discussed. Theory is used to support those procedures during clinical experiences. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, CIS 103, CPR certification.
Additional course fee: $79.
DH 192 Clinical Dental Hygiene II
2-6-0-4
Continuation of DH 191, pre-clinic and clinic practice. Prepares the student to perform traditional dental hygiene clinical techniques including dexter (mannequin) radiographs. Introduction to research and presentations is also incorporated. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, DH 115, DH 135, DH 150, DH 191, BIOL 109.
Additional course fee: $79.
DH 241 Oral Pathology
2-0-0-2
Acquaints the dental hygiene student with oral anomalies manifested by development, metabolic disturbances and disease. Emphasis will be directed toward the recognition of these pathological conditions from direct observations of patients, radiographs and slides of pertinent structures. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, BIOL 110, DH 165, DH 192,
DH 121.
DH 245 Dental Pharmacology and Pain Management
2-0-0-2
Familiarizes the dental hygienist with the medications that patients may be taking and drugs that may be administered in the dental practice. It also will provide insight into the mechanism of drug action and interaction in the body. Anesthetics will be reviewed with a discussion of pain management techniques. The classification of different types of medications with examples and their uses will be discussed. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, BIOL 110, DH 165, DH 121, DH 192.
DH 247 Periodontics
4-0-0-4
Encompasses the study of clinical and histological characteristics of normal, pathological and etiological factors of periodontal disease. Emphasis is placed on correlating basic sciences with clinical aspects of periodontics. Wound healing, various modes of periodontal therapy including surgical techniques and preventive maintenance will be addressed. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, BIOL 110, DH 121, DH 192, DH 165.
DH 271 Community Dentistry
3-0-1-3
Principles of public health in relation to dental hygienist roles in providing health care to the community is addressed. Field assignments and/or community service in approved 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: DH 241, 245, 247, 293, BIOL 241. Pre- or corequisite ENGL 115.
Additional course fee: $79.
DH 293 Clinical Dental Hygiene III
4-0-12-6
Continuation of DAH 192, with emphasis on additional clinical techniques and patients with “special needs,” along with examination of a variety of medical emergencies that may occur in the dental practice. Prerequisites: BIOL 110, ENGL 102, DH 165, DH 121, DH 192.
Additional course fee: $264.
DH 294 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
3-1-18-6
Continuation of DH 293. Laboratory and/or clinical practice of more advanced aspects of the delivery of dental hygiene care. Prerequisites: DH 241, DH 245, DH 247, DH 293, BIOL 241. Pre- or corequisite: ENGL 115.
Additional course fee: $264.
DH 295 Clinical Dental Hygiene V
1-0-8-2
Course work designed to prepare the Dental Hygiene student for the working world. Résumé writing and job interview techniques will be taught. Career directions and the future of dental hygiene will be addressed. Clinical expertise will be refined in this course. Time management, in conjunction with total patient care, will be emphasized. Prerequisites: DH 271, DH 294, ENGL 115.
Additional course fee: $264.