Dental Hygiene

DHY 100 Pre-Clinic (3-6) 5 hrs.
Introduces the student to clinical dental hygiene with emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist in the control and prevention of dental disease.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 101 Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2-9) 5 hrs.
Applies theoretical concepts in a clinical setting and introduces periodontology. Refines clinical skills and emphasizes the preventive aspects of dentistry. The student performs traditional dental hygiene clinical functions.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 111 Dental Radiology (2-3) 3 hrs.
Provides theory in radiation physics, safety and the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Intraoral exposure techniques, darkroom procedures and film interpretation are emphasized in the laboratory. Practical experience provided on manikins and selected patients.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 119 Oral Health Management of Special Needs Populations (2-0) 2 hrs.
Introduces characteristics and oral health management needs of geriatrics, special populations and the medically compromised with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Physical, psycho/social and oral characteristics associated with special needs populations are discussed. Modifications of comprehensive dental hygiene care will be emphasized. The caregiver team concept will be incorporated.
Prerequisite:
DHY 100 and DHY 101 with grades of C or better. or consent of coordinator.

DHY 151 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (0-6) 2 hrs.
Provides clinical practice in oral prophylaxis on adult patients, including preventive techniques, exposing radiographs and patient management.
Prerequisite:
DHY 100 and DHY 101 with grades of C or better or consent of coordinator.

DHY 159 Head and Neck Anatomy (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces anatomy of the head and neck regions with special emphasis on the human dentition. Skeletal, muscular, glandular, circulatory, nervous and epithelial structures are considered in detail. Also includes introductory material on human histology and orofacial embryology.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 161 Dental Anatomy (1-2) 2 hrs.
Introduces the student to terms and anatomic structures of the oral cavity including a detailed study of crown and root morphology of both primary and permanent dentitions.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 190 General and Oral Pathology (2-0) 2 hrs.
Studies fundamentals of microscopic and gross pathology and general pathological processes. Specifically emphasizes diseases of dental and periodontal tissues and of the supporting oral structures. Correlates clinical manifestations of disease with dental hygiene practice.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 200 Periodontology (1-2) 2 hrs.
Reviews etiological and histological components of periodontal disease emphasizing current theoretical concepts in treatment and management of periodontally involved patients. Provides laboratory experience to refine non-surgical techniques.
Prerequisite:
DHY 100 and DHY 101 with grades of C or better or consent of coordinator.

DHY 201 Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice Management (2-0) 2 hrs.
Studies the development of dental office and clinic practice management procedures and professional interrelationships. Considers the role of the dental hygienist in the various dental specialties and various employment modalities.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 202 Radiology I (0-2) 1 hr.
Continues practice in the techniques of exposing, processing, mounting and evaluating dental radiographs.
Prerequisite:
DHY 111 with a grade of C or better and DHY 151 with a grade of P or consent of coordinator.

DHY 203 Radiology II (0-2) 1 hr.
Continues DHY 202.
Prerequisite:
DHY 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of coordinator.

DHY 220 Community Dental Health I (1-2) 2 hrs.
Introduces the principles of dental public health and its application to dental hygiene, including: epidemiology, disease prevention, assessment methods, program planning and resource identification. Reviews and interprets dental scientific literature and introduces the utilization of research tools and statistical analysis.
Prerequisite:
DHY 119 with a grade of C or better and sophomore standing, or consent of coordinator.

DHY 221 Community Dental Health II (1-2) 2 hrs.
Emphasizes the direct application of preventive dentistry services in the community and the design of treatment plans to meet identified community needs. Community fluoridation, school-based services, tobacco cessation, and consumer education and health promotion will be included. Students will be required to participate in group activities to share service learning experiences.
Prerequisite:
DHY 119 and DHY 220 with grades of C or better and sophomore standing, or consent of coordinator.

DHY 240 Dental Pharmacology (2-0) 2 hrs.
Examines the principles of drug actions and characteristics of major drug groups. Emphasis is placed on drugs used in dentistry and the management of dental patients who receive drug treatment for medical problems.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 250 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (1-12) 5 hrs.
Continues clinical practice of dental hygiene with emphasis on the comprehensive treatment of periodontally involved patients.
Prerequisite:
DHY 151 with a grade of P or consent of coordinator.

DHY 251 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (1-12) 5 hrs.
Continues DHY 250.
Prerequisite:
DHY 250 with a grade of C or better or consent of coordinator.

DHY 269 Science of Dental Materials (1-0) 1 hr.
Studies the characteristics, properties, composition and function of materials used in dentistry. Includes familiarization with techniques and procedures used in the dental profession.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

DHY 270 Dental Materials Laboratory Techniques (0-2) 1 hr.
Introduces the student to the use and manipulation of materials used in dentistry, with an emphasis on the clinical application of materials that relate directly to the functions of the dental hygienist.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.