Dental Hygiene
205.
Introduction to Dental Hygiene.
(2)
Introduction to Dental Hygiene is a comprehensive overview of major topics and issues germane to the practice of dental hygiene. Topics selected in this course are intended to provide entering dental hygiene students with an understanding of the role of the dental hygienist in disease prevention, therapeutic services provided by dental hygienists and professional growth.
Restriction: DH majors only.
{Spring}
210.
Head and Neck Anatomy.
(2)
Anatomy of head and neck with emphasis on oral structures and their function. Three lectures.
Restriction: DH majors only.
{Spring}
250.
Gen/Oral Hist and Embrey.
(2)
Study of cells, tissues, organ systems and embrology with emphasis on the oral structure.
Restriction: DH majors only.
301.
Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture I.
(3)
Provides student with the theoretical basis to perform clinical dental hygiene. Topics covered include: intra- and extraoral examination procedures, periodontal tissue characteristics, occlusion and basic dental hygiene instrumentation.
Restriction: DH majors only.
302.
Clinical Dental Hygiene I.
(2)
Dental Hygiene 302 provides the student with hands-on experiences in a clinical setting. Students practice dental hygiene evaluative and instrumentation skills learned in 301.
Restriction: DH majors only.
303.
Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture II.
(3)
Theories and clinical performance of specific dental hygiene treatment concerns as well as biomedical/dental concerns are emphasized. Content includes nutritional counseling, intraoral photography, periodontal debridement and microscopic evaluation of plaque samples.
Restriction: DH majors only.
304.
Clinical Dental Hygiene II.
(3)
DH 304 refines assessment and instrumentation skills. Emphasis is focused upon developing case management skills relative to periodontal debridement, dietary counseling, desensitization, phase contrast microscopy, subgingival irrigation and other related preventive skills.
Restriction: DH majors only.
312.
Dental Radiology- Lab.
(3)
Didactic, laboratory and clinical course which includes basic concepts for radiation physics, radiation biology and protection, exposure techniques, film processing and mounting, quality assurance and radiographic appearance of normal and some abnormal anatomic landmarks.
Restriction: DH majors only.
320.
Dental Bio-Materials.
(2)
A survey of materials used in dentistry and dental hygiene and dental laboratory procedures.
Restriction: DH majors only.
330.
Dental Health Education I.
(2)
This course includes the Etiology of prevalent oral diseases with a focus upon developing the education skills necessary to counsel dental hygiene patients. Dental and periodontal charting techniques are introduced.
Restriction: DH majors only.
335.
Dental Office Emergencies.
(2)
An introduction to emergency situations in the dental office with emphasis on taking and recording health/dental history and procedures required to prevent occurrence of an emergency situation.
Restriction: DH majors only.
{Fall}
340.
General and Oral Pathology.
(3)
Pathology of the head and neck and the major diseases that affect the oral cavity. Two lectures.
Restriction: DH majors only.
{Spring}
360.
Pharmacology.
(3)
Basic principles of pharmacology and their application to drugs currently used in dentistry; mechanisms of action with emphasis on drugs specifically used by dental professionals and possible interactions between other medications and these drugs.
Restriction: DH majors only.
{Spring}
370.
Special Care in Dental Hygiene.
(2)
A didactic course with topics covered to include medically and physically compromised patients, management of the geriatric population and hospital dentistry. Assigned rotations with affiliated health care facilities are a part of 440.
400 / 500.
Current Issues in Dental Hygiene.
(3)
In depth discussions focusing on current issues facing the dental hygiene discipline.
Restriction: DH majors only.
401.
Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture III.
(2)
Advanced clinical concepts and procedures.
Restriction: DH majors only.
402.
Clinical Dental Hygiene III.
(3)
Students refine DH skills while learning new techniques. Emphasis is placed upon the quality of care the student renders.
Restriction: DH majors only.
403.
Clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture IV.
(2)
This course is designed to emphasize treatment of medically compromised patients. Guest speakers representing various dental specialties are also included.
Restriction: DH majors only.
404.
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV.
(4)
Clinical course which helps the student develop time management skills necessary for private practice and provides an environment necessary to further develop the student's periodontal skills through routine periodontal treatment and periodontal surgery.
Restriction: DH majors only.
407.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topical research and new procedures that cannot be accommodated in the regular dental hygiene curriculum. Hours arranged.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: DH majors only.
410 / 510.
Dental Hygiene Research Methodology.
(3)
Developing of research in regard to special areas in dental hygiene with emphasis on writing reports.
Restriction: DH majors only.
422.
Dental Public Health I.
(3)
Study of the dental care delivery system in the world today and a global perspective of the science of oral disease prevention.
Restriction: DH majors only.
423.
Dental Public Health II.
(1)
Application of principles and objectives studied in 422. Students will plan and develop specific educational programs for schools, hospitals, nursing homes, mental retardation centers and other groups in the community.
Prerequisite: 422.
Restriction: DH majors only.
440.
Extramural Experience.
(1-6 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Provides the student with the opportunity to achieve educational and clinical skills and in depth knowledge in various dental care delivery systems.
Restriction: DH majors only.
442.
Principles of Practice.
(2)
Introduction to dental hygiene professional ethics, professional association, principles, laws, regulations and office management.
Restriction: DH majors only.
470.
Periodontology I.
(3)
Didactically covers basic biological principles and the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Three lectures.
Restriction: DH majors only.
{Fall}
480.
Local Anesthesia and Pain Control.
(3)
Instruction and clinical practice in the administration of local anesthetic agents and other pain control treatment modalities.
Restriction: DH majors only.
500 / 400.
Current Issues in Dental Hygiene.
(3)
Restriction: DH majors only.
501.
Dental Hygiene Administration.
(3)
Restriction: DH majors only.
502.
Dental Hygiene Instructional Strategies.
(3)
Restriction: DH majors only.
503.
Oral Medicine.
(3)
Restriction: DH majors only.
504.
Dental Hygiene Internship.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Restriction: DH majors only.
505.
Clinical Teaching and Administration.
(4)
Restriction: DH majors only.
507.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Topical research and new procedures that cannot be accommodated in the regular dental hygiene curriculum.
Restriction: DH majors only.
510 / 410.
Dental Hygiene Research Methodology.
(3)
Developing of research in regard to special areas in dental hygiene with emphasis on writing reports.
Restriction: DH majors only.
560.
Nonthesis Project.
(3)
Restriction: DH majors only.
561.
Advanced Dental Hygiene Clinic.
(6)
Restriction: DH majors only.
562.
Primary Dental Care.
(3)
Restriction: DH majors only.
599.
Dental Hygiene Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Continuation of research, culminating in Master’s Degree Thesis. The student is responsible for following procedures of the Office of Graduate Studies.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: DH majors only.
