The principles, protocols and components of dental hygiene process of care are introduced in this clinical setting emphasizing patient care. The development of skills includes ultrasonic instrumentation, case management, treatment planning and dental hygiene prevention services. Corequisites: DHY 111, DHY 113, and DHY 114

The development of a theoretical framework of dental hygiene treatment to begin attainment of 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 112, DHY 113, and DHY 114

Familiarity with critical steps in prevention, preparation, early recognition, and appropriate management of common medical emergencies in the dental office. Corequisites: DHY 101, DHY 102, and DHY 104

This course provides dental hygiene students with an overview of nutrition biochemistry, nutritional guidelines, diet analysis and planning. The role of nutrition in dental health and systemic diseases are emphasized along with the clinical application of nutritional counseling strategies. Corequisites: DHY 101, DHY 102, DHY 103, and DHY 105

This course is designed for first-semester dental hygiene students. The topics include anatomy of the teeth and dental nomenclature, the development, eruption, function, and morphological characteristics of the human deciduous and secondary dentition, and a review of the bones and muscles of the orofacial complex. This examination of the temporomandibular joint and function, and dental […]

The principles, protocols, and components learned in DHY 101 will be performed in this clinical setting with an introduction in dental hygiene procedures, basic instrumentation, and development of manual dexterity, dental charting, and preventive education. Corequisites: DHY 101, DHY 103, DHY 104 and DHY 105

This course introduces the profession of dental hygiene, the dental hygiene code of ethics, principles of infection and exposure control and the CDC Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Fundamental concepts on dental hygiene process of care including patient management, dental hygiene diagnosis, oral health education techniques, and disease prevention strategies will be discussed. Additionally, dental instrumentation and […]