DENTAL HYGIENE (100)

DENTAL HYGIENE 110
Oral Microbiology and Immunology
Introduction to the general principles of microbiology, including the morphology, physiology, and classification of bacteria and related organisms. Basic concepts of immunology, especially in relationship to oral diseases are covered. Specific attention is given to oral microbial infections. Emphasizes concepts of applied microbiology as it pertains to dental hygiene practice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Biology 226 and Biology 227 and Chemistry 121. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 112
Concepts of Preventive Therapy I
Orientation to the profession of dental hygiene and the role of the dental hygienist in the educational and therapeutic oral health services provided in the development of an individualized plaque control program. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 121
Principles of Dental Hygiene I
Fundamental theories and skills necessary to perform oral prophylaxis treatment. Principles of disease transmission, infection control, instrumentation, and the examining and charting of oral conditions will be presented. Concepts and procedures will be systematically presented through the lecture component and applied in the clinical laboratory sessions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 110 and Dental Hygiene 112 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 122
Principles of Dental Hygiene II
Systematic presentation of additional theories and skills necessary to perform an oral prophylaxes and supplementary techniques. Emphasis will be placed on additional
principles of instrumentation, instrument sharpening techniques, polishing technique, use of fluorides, taking alginate impressions, comprehensive periodontal evaluation, dental and periodontal charting, blood pressure measurement, medical emergencies in the dental office, classification of dental caries, use of phase microscope, and dental hygiene planning. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 121 and Dental Hygiene 123. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 123
Principles of Dental Hygiene I
Laboratory Companion course designed for the application of concepts presented in Dental Hygiene 121. Practice provided in the pre clinical laboratory setting. Instrumentation skills are performed on typodonts and on student partners to a specified standard of competency. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 121. 6 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 124
Principles of Dental Hygiene II
Laboratory Companion course designed for the application of concepts presented in Dental Hygiene 122 within the laboratory/clinical setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 122. 9 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 125
Nutrition and Biochemistry
An introductory study to provide an integrated background of the fundamental principles of general biochemistry, metabolism, oral biochemistry and nutrition. Particular reference is made to the molecular components of cells, their chemical processes, the biological basis of dental disease, and the clinical application of nutritional theory on the counseling of dental patients. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 126
Dental Radiology
The application of the fundamental principles of radiology in the study of teeth and surrounding structures. Provides pre clinical laboratory and beginning clinical experience in exposing, processing, mounting, and basic interpretation of dental radiographs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 131 and Dental Hygiene 133. 2 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 128
General and Oral Pathology
A survey of general and oral pathology with emphasis on diseases and their manifestations in the oral cavity. Recognition and detection of such deviations from normal is also studied. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 131 and Dental Hygiene 133. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 130
Dental Materials
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of material science and physical properties while gaining practical experience in the manipulation of restorative materials used in dental hygiene practice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 131
Oral Structures and Function
Introduction to the microscopic, embryologic and morphologic characteristics of the cells, tissues and structures associated with the oral cavity. Emphasis is placed on the development, structure and function of periodontal tissues, external and internal morphology of the teeth and basic concepts of occlusion. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226 and Biology 227 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 133
Head and Neck Anatomy
This course consists of lectures, readings, study of models and prosection that will introduce the student to the gross anatomical structure and function of the human head and neck including the face, oral cavity, and deep structure of the face. Clinical implications and correlations will be discussed. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226 and Biology 227 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 135
Concepts of Preventive Therapy II
Continuation of Preventive Therapy I with special emphasis on the psychology of motivation, special patient care, and specific population groups. Procedures will be introduced for developing and presenting dental health educational materials primarily to children in the school setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 112 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour.

DENTAL HYGIENE 200
Summer Clinic
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 202
Critique of Dental Literature
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:

DENTAL HYGIENE 233
Expanded Functions
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 235
Community Dental Health I
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 241
Dental Pharmacology
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 243
Periodontics
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 250
Oral Diagnosis
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 251
Clinical Dental Hygiene I
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 252
Clinical Dental Hygiene II
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 254
Dental Specialties
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.

DENTAL HYGIENE 256
Community Dental Health II
A continuation of Dental Hygiene 235 developing, implementing and evaluating a community dental health program; utilization of health care services, epidemiology of dental disease, health care financing and health care delivery will also be discussed. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 235. 2 lab hours per week. 1 credit hour.

DENTAL HYGIENE 258
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Provides the student with information on the personal and professional aspects of dental hygiene practice. Topics of discussion include: interpersonal and inter professional communication, licensure and credentialing, elements of practice management, employment opportunities and strategies, ethics, legal responsibilities, and the professional organization. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.

DENTAL HYGIENE 260
Senior Seminar
The course is a review of all material found on the national, regional and state dental hygiene board examinations. The course is designed to prepare students for the Dental Hygiene Board examinations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.