DEH 101
PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE LECTURE
2 CR. (3 LBV)
PRQ: ENG 121; basic skills courses, if applicable; ACT 20 or higher in Reading; admission to Dental Hygiene program. Explores basic dental hygiene theory and development of basic skills. Focuses on the application of diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic procedures and includes an introduction to dentistry and dental hygiene, dental and medical terminology, infection control, the removal of tooth deposits, patient medical and dental histories, preventive instruction and treatment planning.
DEH 102
PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE CARE
2-3 CR. (6-9 CLV)
PRQ: ENG 121; basic skills courses, if applicable; ACT 20 or higher in Reading; admission to the Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on clinical experiences in basic dental hygiene procedures and techniques including basic instrumentation, infection control, and patient assessment skills. Students participate in a variety of clinical learning experiences.
DEH 103
DENTAL ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY
3 CR. (2L/2 CLV)
PRQ: ENG 121; basic skills courses, if applicable; ACT 20 or higher in Reading; admission to the Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on a study of the anatomical and histological features of the teeth and other oral structures of the oral cavity. Includes terminology, anatomical landmarks, and tooth identification. Introduces histology, the embryology of the face and oral and nasal cavities, development of the teeth, and the histological features of the various components of the teeth and surrounding structures.
DEH 104
DENTAL RADIOLOGY
3 CR. (2L/2 CLV)
PRQ: ENG 121; basic skills courses, if applicable; ACT 20 or higher in Reading; admission to Dental Hygiene program. Introduces principles of x-radiation production and safety factors; application and theory of properly exposing, processing, mounting and evaluating radiographs; identification of normal anatomic landmarks and pathologic conditions. Focuses on utilization of the laboratory in performing procedures necessary to produce quality radiographs.
DEH 111
DENTAL AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Introduces the management of emergency situations in the dental office setting. Emphasizes reduction of risk for emergencies, identification and management of anxiety, and stress recognition protocol. Provides practical skills applicable to dental hygienists and the scope of responsibility for medical emergency management as dictated by state dental practice law. Covers the basic categories of emergencies, causes and management. Includes content and use of emergency kits and oxygen support systems.
DEH 122
PERIODONTICS I
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Introduces the principles of periodontics. Focuses on recognition of the tissues in health and disease, macro and microanatomy of the periodontium, and histopathology of periodontal diseases and other related gingival conditions. Provides the theory and discussion of periodontal assessment, etiology, epidemiology, inflammatory process/immune response, and the AAP classification system.
DEH 123
HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY
1 CR. (1.5 LBV)
PRQ: BIO 201, BIO 202, current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on the study of head and neck anatomy with emphasis on the muscles of mastication, the lymphatics, the TMJ, the nerve and vascular supply, and the oral cavity.
DEH 126
DENTAL MATERIALS
3 CR. (2L/2 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Provides the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge of the science of dental materials. Covers didactic and laboratory experiences and the physical properties, basic chemistry, and the clinical applications of the materials used in the practice of dentistry.
DEH 132
APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Covers general pharmacology and reviews drugs that may influence the management of dental hygiene patients. Enables the student to develop sufficient knowledge of pharmacology to permit safe and effective medical evaluation of patients for dental hygiene treatment.
DEH 133
LOCAL ANESTHESIA
2 CR. (1 L/2 CLV)
PRQ: DEH 111, DEH 123, current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Provides a working knowledge of the theory and practice of local anesthesia as applied to the practice of dentistry/dental hygiene. Emphasizes mastery of the armamentarium and techniques of regional anesthesia. Covers the knowledge and skills necessary to administer local anesthetics proficiently and safely.
DEH 134
ADVANCED CLINICAL SKILLS
1 CR. (.7 L/.6 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on dental hygiene theory and laboratory experiences with major topics related to advanced clinical skills, including advanced instrumentation fulcrums, root morphology, periodontal files, periodontal file sharpening, mini curettes, after five curettes, nabors probe, universal focus spray ultrasonics, and scaling implants.
DEH 136
CLINICAL DENTAL ROENTGENOLOGY
.5 CR. (1 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Enhances clinical competence of basic radiographic principles including intra-oral, positioning techniques, exposure factors, bisecting technique, vertical bitewing survey, and management of anatomical deviations. S/U
DEH 138
NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN SEDATION
1 CR. (.8 L/.4 CLV)
PRQ: BIO 201, BIO 202, current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Provides a working knowledge of the latest equipment and methods of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation administration in the dental office.
DEH 153
CLINICAL THEORY OF DENTAL HYGIENE I
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Builds on the broad theoretical basis provided in DEH 101 and DEH 102. Focuses on enhancing patient assessment skills, instrumentation and additional information on preventative and prophylactic clinical procedures.
DEH 170
CLINICAL PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE I
1-8 CR. (3-24 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Provides clinical experience in patient skills assessment, instrumentation and additional preventative and prophylactic clinical procedures.
DEH 171
CLINICAL PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE I-A
1-8 CR. (3-24 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Continues patient care sessions for the performance of traditional dental hygiene treatment. Enables the student to provide treatment to periodontally involved patients utilizing advanced instrumentation and power scaling.
DEH 175-177
SPECIAL TOPICS
.5-6 CR. (L/LBV)
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
DEH 202
APPLIED NUTRITION IN DENTISTRY
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: ENG 121; basic skills courses, if applicable; ACT 20 or higher in Reading; CHE 102 or CHE 109. Gives students a fundamental understanding of general nutrition with an emphasis on the interrelationship between nutrition and dental health. Focuses on recognizing nutritional deficiencies and how to conduct and evaluate nutritional surveys on patients.
DEH 204
COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH I
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Course provides instruction in the concepts, methods and issues of dental public health. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based criteria for effective promotion and prevention of dental disease in the public health setting. Concepts of dental health education and program planning in the community setting are reinforced through case based materials, including methods of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of effectiveness. Course activities will reinforce skills in speaking and writing effectively in preparation for the subsequent community dental health field experience course.
DEH 213
GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on the fundamentals of general pathology and the disease process. Covers oral pathology with emphasis on recognition and identification of pathologic conditions that most frequently occur around the oral cavity. Helps students identify appropriate referral mechanisms to render a definitive diagnosis.
DEH 221
ETHICS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on the transition from an educational environment to a working dental business. Enables the student to learn management skills of operating a dental office. Emphasizes opportunities for self-exploration in development of personal and professional goals. Examines professional ethics, legal issues, and the relationship to the licensed practice of dental hygiene.
DEH 225
COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH II: FIELD EXPERIENCE
1 CR. (2 CLV)
PRQ: DEH 204. Provides practical application of community dental health theory and opportunities to conduct needs assessments on a variety of populations. Emphasizes meeting the educational needs of specific populations through program planning, implementation and evaluation. Incorporates supervised field experiences in low-income, school and other public facilities as well as private health and education oriented organizations.
DEH 242
PERIODONTICS II
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: DEH 122. Continues to explore theoretical/clinical preparations with emphasis on dental hygiene process of care, treatment planning, non-surgical treatment, evaluation of treatment, and maintenance needs of the periodontal patient. Develops research and decision making skills with use of library and Internet resources relating to risk factors, etiologic agents, and treatment modalities. Includes comprehensive periodontal assessment, supplemental diagnostics, periodontal pharmacology, and evidence based treatment planning.
DEH 259
ADVANCED DENTAL HYGIENE THEORY
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on the care of patients with special needs (such as physical and mental disabilities and systemic conditions). Emphasizes patient management and treatment considerations.
DEH 266
NATIONAL BOARDS REVIEW
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Provides formal review sessions for second year dental hygiene students preparing to sit for the National Board Examination. S/U
DEH 268
CLINICAL THEORY OF DENTAL HYGIENE II
2 CR. (3 LBV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Provides the didactic theory for clinical practice of dental hygiene skills at the beginning of the second year of dental hygiene curriculum. Builds on clinic theory from first year curriculum to provide the knowledge base needed for treatment of patients with more advanced periodontal disease and medical/health factors. Focuses on: periodontal charting and documentation, interpretation of periodontal factors on radiographs, use of treatment planning in the dental hygiene process of care, legal parameters of record keeping and informed consent, use of oral photography, application of sealants, treatment of dental hypersensitivity, application of chemotherapeutics and professional oral irrigation, application of ergonomics in dentistry, clinical dental hygiene treatment considerations for patients with history of cardiac complications and diabetes.
DEH 270
CLINICAL PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE II
1-8 CR. (3-24 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Covers patient care sessions for the performance of traditional dental hygiene treatment. Continues and expands periodontal patient care and special patient care sessions. Focuses on clinical competence in margination and polishing of restorations, nutrition counseling, oral irrigation, chemotherapeutics and OSHA compliance.
DEH 271
CLINICAL PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE III
1-8 CR. (3-24 CLV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Continues patient care session with emphasis on attaining a level of competency and efficiency for successful performance in clinical board exams and private practice. Focuses on clinical skill development in tobacco cessation, product selection, patient communications, curettage and special topics developed patient treatments. Provides elective extra-mural clinical sites for additional practice.
DEH 275-277
SPECIAL TOPICS
1-6 CR. (L/LBV)
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
DEH 282
PERIODONTICS III
1 CR. (1.5 LBV)
PRQ: DEH 122. Course provides comprehensive dental hygiene clinical management techniques for periodontal patients supported by application of basic clinical research sciences. Focus is on the ‘therapy” component of periodontics including instructional sessions covering the general principles of periodontal surgery, the surgical management of soft tissues and osseous defects, wound healing, implants, and the role of occlusion in periodontal therapy.
DEH 285
CLINICAL THEORY OF DENTAL HYGIENE III
2 CR. (3 LBV)
PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Serves as the capstone course of the final semester of a two-year curriculum. Prepares the student for two major goals: basic competence for transition to provision of dental hygiene services in private practice; and the ability to successfully pass both written National Boards examinations and regional dental hygiene clinical examinations. Emphasizes the application of case based learning. Major topics include: cosmetic bleaching, air powered polishing devices, application of the re-evaluation process in treatment planning for periodontally involved cases, preparation for the CRDTS regional clinical exam process, application of an effective tobacco cessation process, technique and process for gingival curettage, technique and process for amalgam polishing and margination, care of cosmetic dental restorations, and maintenance of implants.