Ethics, jurisprudence, and practice management concepts, including a study of state practice acts and business management procedures. Comprehensive review of formats and procedures involved in national, regional, and state board examinations. Guidance will be given in developing employment-seeking skills, including résumé writing. The course includes case-based study questions relative to dental hygiene with emphasis on […]

This course is designed for dental hygiene students. The topics incorporate important concepts in general pathology and their relationship to the oral cavity. Fundamental concepts stress comprehensive oral examination procedures, disease recognition, and identification of pathological conditions that affect the patient’s systemic health in relation to the oral cavity. Corequisites: DHY 201, DHY 202, and […]

This course will provide the student with basic and current concepts of local anesthesia and pain control for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. Instruction in local anesthetic technique and an introduction to the use of nitrous oxide as an analgesia is included. Successful completion of this course confers […]

The principles, protocols and components of dental hygiene process of care are continued in this clinical setting emphasizing patient care. The continued advancement of skills includes non-surgical periodontal treatment, ultrasonic instrumentation, case management, treatment planning and dental hygiene prevention services. Corequisites: DHY 201, DHY 203, and DHY 204

Continued development of a theoretical framework of dental hygiene treatment with advancement of dental hygiene proficiency in all areas of dental hygiene treatment. Presentation and discussion of case histories from patients and preventive measures employed against disease with emphasis on special needs patients. Corequisites: DHY 202, DHY 203, and DHY 204

The principles, protocols and components of dental hygiene process of care are continued in this clinical setting emphasizing patient care. The continued advancement of skills includes sealant placement, ultrasonic instrumentation, case management, treatment planning and dental hygiene prevention services. Corequisites: DHY 121 and DHY 122

Classifications and varieties of drugs, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, usual indications and contraindications. Discussion of drugs utilized to treat common diseases. Pharmacokinetics of local and general anesthetic agents and their use. Corequisites: DHY 120 and DHY 122

This course is designed for dental hygiene students and is the study of dental materials including their biological, physical, mechanical and chemical properties. The lab portion of this course includes proper manipulation and technique, handling, and storage of dental materials. The course is designed to discuss commonly used dental products. Corequisites: DHY 121 and DHY […]

This course is designed to provide advanced study of the periodontium and its relationship to the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. It focuses on the relationships between periodontal disease, systemic health, prevention, risk assessments, classifications, current modalities of treatment and management strategies. Corequisites: DHY 111, DHY 112, and DHY 113

This course is designed to provide the student with the theory and procedures used in dental radiography. Topics include history of the dental x-rays, radiation safety, and film exposure techniques, processing and mounting of radiographs, radiographic findings and patient management. Corequisites: DHY 111, DHY 112, and DHY 114