DHY 1011 Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene (4) fall
This course is designed to begin to provide the didactic and clinical framework necessary to the practice of dental hygiene. The didactic component consists of learning units covering preventive dental hygiene theory. The primary emphasis of the clinical component is placed on learning the techniques of basic dental hygiene instrumentation. Students will begin to integrate their knowledge of theory and practice through simulated patient experiences on manikins and student partners; 3 hours of lecture, 6 hours of pre-clinic per week. Prerequisite: None, Corequisite: DHY 1012 [Course fee: $65]
DHY 1012 Clinical Dental Hygiene I (4) spring This course is a continuation of DHY 1011 and provides the clinical and didactic framework necessary to the practice of dental hygiene. The emphasis is placed on the clinical component of dental hygiene practice. Students will integrate their knowledge of dental hygiene theory and practice by providing dental hygiene care to consumer patients throughout the semester. The didactic and clinical components of this course will challenge students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills; 1.5 hours of lecture, 8 hours of clinic per week. Prerequisite: DHY 1011, 1021
DHY 1021 Oral Tissues I (3) fall
Oral Tissues I will encompass an in-depth study of the areas of dental terminology, tooth morphology, and tooth tissues. The course includes both didactic and activity sessions to facilitate learning and retention of the concepts; 2 hours of lecture, 2.5 hours activity session per week. Prerequisite: None
DHY 1022 Oral Tissues II & Medical Emergencies (3) spring This is a continuation of DHY 1021 emphasizing head and neck anatomy, oral embryology, odontogen- esis, and medical emergencies; 2 hours of lecture per week, 2 hours of activity session per week. Prereq- uisite: DHY 1011, 1021; BIO 2011, Corequisite: DHY 1012
DHY 2016 Dental Radiology (3) spring
Dental Radiology is the study, demonstration, and practice of the fundamentals of dental x-ray produc- tion and intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques utilizing digital imaging. The student will learn to recognize the radiographic appearance of normal anatomical structures and common oral disorders; 2 hours of lecture, 2 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 2012; DHY 1012, 1022, Corequisite: DHY 2721 [Course fee: $75]
DHY 2020 General Pathology & Clinical Dental Pharmacology (3) spring
Pathology and Pharmacology is an introduction to clinical pathology and the pharmacological manage- ment of the treatment of dental patients. The student will learn to integrate medical diseases commonly found in dental hygiene practice with the pharmacological agents used in management of those diseases; 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: DHY 2016, 2030, 2721 Corequisite: DHY 2211, 2722
DHY 2030 Periodontics (3) fall
This is the study of the morphologic and functional aspects of the supporting dental structures. The stu- dent will learn to recognize diseases of the periodontium and will learn therapeutic measures for the treatment of these diseases; 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 2012; DHY 1012, DHY 1022, DHY 1030, Corequisite: DHY 2721
DHY 2211 Dental Materials (2) spring
This course is designed to emphasize the clinical and theoretical concepts of dental materials and their clinical application. There is a blend of lecture with laboratory time to provide the students with adequate opportunity to manipulate materials introduced during the didactic portion of the course. Knowledge in the use of dental materials will allow the dental hygienist to better promote and explain the necessary preven- tative and restorative needs of the patient; 2 hours of lecture, 2 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DHY 2016, 2030, 2721 Corequisite: DHY 2722
DHY 2721 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (5) fall This course is a continuation of DHY 1012 and involves clinical practice with patients from Class 0 to Class 5 periodontal conditions. Topics related to patient care are discussed in the classroom setting and dental hygiene care is provided for children, adults, and special-needs populations in the clinical setting; 1.5 hours of lecture, 8 hours of clinic per week. Prerequisite: DHY 1012, 1022, and BIO 2012 [Course fee: $65]
DHY 2722 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (5) spring This course is the continuation of DHY 2721 and involves clinical practice with patients from Class 0 to Class 5 periodontal conditions. Topics related to patient care are discussed in the classroom setting and dental hygiene care is provided for children, adults, and special-needs populations in the clinical setting; 1.5 hours of lecture, 8 hours of clinic per week. Prerequisite: DHY 2016, 2030, 2721
DHY 3215 Community Oral Health I (2) fall
This course is an introduction to the concepts of community oral health with emphasis on advanced research designs, community health issues, and the function of public health programs. Included is an in- troduction to sociological study with an emphasis on core models and concepts associated with dominant sociological perspectives; 2 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: DHY 2020, 2211, 2722
DHY 3216 Community Oral Health II (1) spring This course is a continuation of DHY 3215. Students will use knowledge gained in Community Oral Health I to plan, implement, and evaluate a semester-long community outreach project; 1 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: DHY 3215, 3821
DHY 3040 Oral Pathology (2) spring
Oral Pathology is designed to integrate the knowledge gained from general pathology and basic anatomi- cal, physiological, and dental sciences with the concepts of diseases. Emphasis will be placed on helping students understand the etiology and histopathology of specific oral diseases. Oral neoplasia, pulpal pathology, microbial diseases, developmental disturbances, and selected systemic diseases will be high- lighted. The process of formulating a differential diagnosis of oral lesions based on this information will also be emphasized; 2 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: DHY 2020, 3821, Corequisite: DHY 3822 DHY 3821 Clinical Dental Hygiene V (6) fall This course is a continuation of DHY 2722 involving clinical practice with patients from Class 0 to Class V periodontal conditions. Children, adults, and special populations are treated. The administration of local anesthetics will also be incorporated; 1.5 hours of lecture, 12 hours of clinic, and 2 hours of local anesthe- sia laboratory per week. Prerequisite: DHY 2020, 2211, 2722
DHY 3822 Clinical Dental Hygiene VI (6) spring This course is a continuation of DHY 3821 involving clinical practice with patients from Class 0 to Class V periodontal conditions. Children, adults, and special populations are treated; 1.5 hours of lecture, 12 hours of clinic per week. Prerequisite: DHY 3215, 3821
DHY 4115 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Dental Hygiene (3) fall
This course will provide fundamental knowledge about evidence-based decision making. It will provide tools and skills needed to locate and review research articles and abstracts quickly and easily so that the student can interpret the literature to provide the best possible care and achieve optimum outcomes for patients; 3 hours of lecture per week; offered online. Prerequisite: DHY 3822 or equivalent
DHY 4211 Dental Hygiene Methodology & Leadership (3) spring
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to educational concepts and theory relative to dental hygiene education, as well as theories, concepts, and principles of leadership in the dental hygiene educational setting. Topics included are course development and design; goals and objec- tives; principles of learning; learning styles and motivation; classroom instruction using educational media and software; and leadership skills; 3 hours of lecture per week; offered online. Prerequisite: DHY 3822 or equivalent
DHY 4213 Practice Management (3) spring
This course is designed to enhance the ability of the student to provide optimum patient care while functioning within an interdisciplinary dental team or alternative practice setting. Learning skills includ- ing communication, teamwork, business and management practices, and patient management will be emphasized. We will focus on the skills and knowledge necessary for managing a dental practice or an alternative practice setting in order to understand those functions necessary to improve the delivery of services patients. Students will research traditional and alternative practice settings and develop and present their own ideal Practice Plan; offered online. Prerequisite: DHY 4115
DHY 4237 Introduction to Dental Hygiene Research Methods (3) fall This course provides the student with the awareness of the American Dental Hygienists; Research Agen- da and prepares students on the methodology of research. The course includes strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods while developing methodological skills and proficiencies related to research. Prerequisite: DHY 4115
DHY 4307 Contemporary Issues in Dental Hygiene (3) fall
This course examines current societal and professional issues and their impact on dental hygiene prac- tice. Students will examine the roles of the dental hygienist and discuss the dental hygienists’ role in increasing access to dental care. Students will research and compare traditional and alternative practice models and propose changes to the health care system to improve dental care delivery. Changing tech- nology in dentistry and dental hygiene; political advocacy; demographic shifts; ethics and professionalism; and the aging of America and its impact on the delivery of dental care will also be discussed. Prerequisite: DHY 3822 or equivalent
DHY 4440 Advanced Periodontics (3) fall This course will expand on the student’s existing knowledge of current concepts in etiology; risk factors; assessment; treatment planning; implementation and evaluation of contemporary treatment modalities; and maintenance therapy. The interrelationship of periodontal treatment with other dental specialties will be discussed along with an investigation of the periodontal literature. Emphasis will be placed on the dental hygienist’s role in periodontal therapy; 3 hours of lecture per week; offered online. Prerequisite: DHY 4115
DHY 4460 Advanced Community Oral Health (3) fall This course is an in-depth study of the current issues surrounding today’s public healthcare delivery system. Issues addressed include: access to oral care, quality assurance, dental care financing, and regulatory approaches to oral healthcare delivery in the public sector. Oral healthcare issues will be incor- porated throughout the course with special emphasis on public health policy and practice; offered online. Prerequisite: DHY 4115