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Home > Course Catalog > Course Descriptions > (DHYG) Dental Hygiene
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DHYG 101 Pre-Clinic (1 credit)
This course provides basic information discussing the life cycle of plaque, disease development and methods of controlling and preventing dental diseases. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting program. Corequisite: DHYG 101L or DAST 111. (F)
DHYG 101L Pre-Clinic Lab (3)
This course provides basic instruction in fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene instrumentation, prevention of disease transmission, dental hygiene assessment, implementation and evaluation procedures. Prerequisite: DHYG 101. (F)
DHYG 102 Clinic I (1)
This course provides instruction on fundamentals of medical histories/medical emergencies, principles of root morphology, ultrasonic scaler, prophy jet, aspiration and tobacco cessation, professionalism and patient motivation. Prerequisites: DHYG 101, DHYG 101L. Corequisite: DHYG 102L. (S)
DHYG 102L Clinic I Lab (4)
This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental hygiene curriculum focused on developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both patient and operator efforts and the results. Prerequisites: DHYG 101, DHYG 101L. Corequisite: DHYG 102. (S)
DHYG 103 Clinic II (1)
This course provides a continuation of fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene. Areas of focus will be local anesthesia and pain control, trauma, caries assessment, sealant application, child management, family abuse, and hypersensitivity. Corequisite: DHYG 103L. (Su)
DHYG 103L Clinic II Lab (3)
This is a continuation of DHYG 102L. This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene, periodontal assessment, periodontal treatment planning and case assessments. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental curriculum necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experience with a diverse patient population. Prerequisite: DHYG 103. Corequisite: DHYG 102. (Su)
DHYG 110 Oral Anatomy (2)
This course provides basic instruction in root and tooth morphology, charting of human dentition, muscles, TMJ and occlusion. Clinical consideration of dental anatomy is stressed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting program. (F)
DHYG 112 Oral Embryology and Histology (1)
This course is a study of tissue morphology, embryonic development and histologic features of the structure of the oral cavity. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 114 Dental Radiology (3)
A survey of the nature and behavior of principles of x-ray production, biological effects of radiation, radiation safety, quality assurance, techniques associated with exposure, processing, and mounting of radiographs and interpretation of dental radiographs. Recent concepts of dental imaging, digital radiographics, software. and state and federal regulations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting program. (F)
DHYG 145 Periodontics I (1)
A study of the etiology and clinical characteristics of periodontal diseases. Provides information on tissues of the periodontium, epidemiology, disease classifications, causative factors, assessment and treatment planning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (S)
DHYG 201 Clinic III (1)
This course provides basic instruction, care and management of special needs patients. Prerequisites: DHYG 103, DHYG 103L. Corequisite: DHYG 201L. (F)
DHYG 201L Clinic III Lab (4)
A continuation of DHYG 102L and DHYG 103L. This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of dental hygiene. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental hygiene curriculum focused on developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services, and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experiences with a diverse patient population. Prerequisite: DHYG 103L. Corequisite: DHYG 201. (F)
DHYG 202 Clinic IV (1)
The course provides instruction in continuing information in fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene. Specific topics to be discussed include: dental specialties, rubber dam, periodontal dressing and suture removal, nitrous oxide analgesia, total treatment planning and review and analysis of patient care through written and oral patient case assessments and presentations. Prerequisite: DHYG 201. Corequisite: DHYG 202L. (S)
DHYG 202L Clinic IV Lab (4)
Continuation of DHYG 102L, 103L and 201L. This course provides instruction in continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene, periodontal assessment, periodontal treatment planning and case assessments. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental curriculum necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experiences with a diverse patient population. Prerequisite: DHYG 201L. Corequisite: DHYG 202. (S)
DHYG 209 Head and Neck Anatomy (1)
This course involves the study of the structure and function of the osteology, muscles, blood supply, nerves and lymphatics of the head and neck as a whole and TMJ and mandibular functions. Corequisite: DHYG 103L. (Su)
DHYG 210 Local Anesthesia (1)
A clinical application course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and clinical skills to administer safe and effective local anesthesia. In addition, alternate methods of pain control are included in this course. Prerequisite: DHYG 209. Corequisite: DHYG 103. (Su)
DHYG 212 Oral Pathology (1)
A study of fundamental disease processes involving the oral cavity and its related structures. The course includes the use of assessment and critical thinking skills in differentiating normal from abnormal conditions. Prerequisite: BIOL 213. Corequisite: DHYG 103L. (Su)
DHYG 220 Community Dental Health (2)
This course is an overview of the basic principles of dental public health, epidemiological methods, statistical measurement and analysis. It is designed to prepare the student to function in a community as a professional, provide the basis for lifelong learning and evidence-based decision making. The course also provides information followed by experience in APIE for diverse target populations. Corequisite: DHYG 201L. (F)
DHYG 242 Dental Materials (3)
A study of the characteristics, physical properties, selection, manipulation, uses and care of dental materials. Includes laboratory experience in the manipulation and preparation of those materials commonly used in dental practice. Safety precautions relating to each material and procedure are incorporated. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting program. (F)
DHYG 243 Dental Jurisprudence (1)
A study of the history and philosophy of the legal and ethical aspects of dental hygiene practice in relation to standards at the state and national level. In addition, this course includes writing a résumé, interviewing, recall systems, risk management and office communications. Corequisite: DHYG 202L. (S)
DHYG 245 Periodontics II (1)
This is a continuation of the study of periodontology. This course will include information on plaque control, advanced instrumentation, surgical procedures, implants, emergencies, systemic factors, and treatment and maintenance for the periodontal patient. Prerequisite: DHYG 145. (F)
DHYG X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
DHYG 299 Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.
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