The study of the structure and functions of the head and neck with emphasis on structures in or related to the oral cavity; of tooth morphology. A-F only. Pre: BIOC 241, PHYL 103, PHYL 103L; or equivalent. Co-requisite: 231L.
(2 3-hr Lab) Application of DH 231 didactic concepts to laboratory activities and practices. A-F only. Pre: BIOC 241 and PHYL 103, PHYL 103L; or equivalent. Co-requisite: 231.
Relationship to dentistry, problems, trends, issues; role and functions of dental hygienists in prevention and control of chronic oral diseases; preliminary dental hygiene clinical and support procedures including vital signs; team concepts in dentistry. A-F only. Co-requisite: 238L.
Application of preliminary dental hygiene clinical and support procedures including instrumentation, vital signs, and team concepts in dentistry. A-F only. Co-requisite: 238.
Basic dental hygiene theory and skills including competencies in health history taking, examination, patient care plan, oral prophylaxis, application of caries preventive agents, plaque control and support procedures. A-F only. Pre: 238 and 238L. Co-requisite: 240L.
Laboratory and clinical experiences in basic dental hygiene skills and competencies including history taking, examination, patient care plan, oral prophylaxis, application of caries preventive agents, and clinic procedures. A-F only. Pre: 238 and 238L. Co-requisite: 240.
Cells, tissues, the organs they make up, and their embryologic origin. Pre: 231 (or concurrent). (Fall only)
Cells and tissues as they relate to the oral cavity and the embryological development of the head, neck, and related oral structures. Pre: 250. (Spring only)
Basic principles of radiation and fundamental information to understand and safely use radiation in dental radiography. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 281L.
(1 3-hr Lab/Clinic) Preparation and evaluation of radiographic survey of patients with varying dentition; methods, and indications of safety considerations in clinical application of roentgen rays. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 281.
Provides an overview of the concepts and application of health education and health promotion theories and principles as applies to individuals, groups and the larger public. Pre: open to non-nursing majors with consent. (Fall only) (Cross-listed as NURS 361)
The study of the nature and causes of diseases, the progress and termination or associated alterations of tissue with emphasis on diseases an tissue alterations associated with the human body organ systems. Pre: 250 and 251 (or concurrent). (Spring only)
The study of the nature and causes of diseases, the progress and termination or associated alterations of tissue with emphasis on diseases affecting the teeth and the structures of the oral cavity. Pre: 366. (Fall only)
Science of dental materials and its application to dentistry and dental hygiene. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 369L.
Laboratory and clinical application of concepts in the science of dental materials. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 369.
Basic concepts of expanded functions in dental hygiene. A-F only. Pre: 369. Co-requisite: 370L.
(2 1.5-hr Lab/Clinic) Application of basic concepts of expanded functions in dental hygiene. A-F only. Pre: 369. Co-requisite: 370.
Development of dental hygiene concepts and skills; emergency procedures; team approach to dentistry, planning, implementing and evaluating total oral hygiene care of patients; review and critical analysis of current dental periodicals and research. A-F only. Pre: 240, 240L, 281, 281L, and 389. Co-requisite: 375L.
Clinical instruction and application of dental hygiene concepts and skills; emergency procedures; team approach to dentistry; planning, implementing, and evaluating total oral hygiene care of patients; review and critical analysis of current dental periodicals and research. A-F only. Pre: 240, 240L, 281, 281L, and 389. Co-requisite: 375.
Continued development of dental hygiene concepts, skills, emergency procedures, team approach to dentistry, planning, implementing and evaluating oral hygiene care of patients. Review and analyze dental periodicals and conduct a case study. Emphasis on writing. Pre: 375, 375L, and 389. Co-requisite: 380L. (Spring only)
Continuation of 375. Clinical application of dental hygiene concepts and skills; emergency procedures; team approach to dentistry; planning, implementing and evaluating total oral hygiene care to patients. A-F only. Pre: 375, 375L, and 389. Co-requisite: 380.
Basic concepts of pain control and local anesthesia in dentistry with appropriate emphasis on psychological preparation, pharmacological preparation, and safe and effective administration of anesthesia in the practice of dental hygiene. Pre: 231 and 250. Co-requisite: 240, 251, and 366. (Spring only)
Normal periodontium, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and epidemiology of periodontal diseases, and mode of periodontal therapy. A-F only. Pre: 240, 251, and 366. (Fall only)
Continuation of DH 390. Normal Periodontium, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and epidemiology of periodontal diseases, and mode of periodontal therapy. A-F only. Pre: 390. (Spring only)
Introduction and application of the principles of health education and dental public health into practice in schools, community agencies, and private dental offices (inclusive of problem assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation processes); epidemiology and biostatistics. A-F only. Pre: 361. (Fall only)
An in-depth knowledge and clinical application of expanded function in periodontics with emphasis on principles, techniques, procedures in pain-anxiety control, soft tissue curettage, host factors, and modification of behavior. A-F only. Pre: 380, 380L, 389, and 391. Co-requisite: 475L.
Application of knowledge of expanded functions in periodontics with emphasis on principles, techniques, procedures in pain-anxiety control, soft tissue curettage, host factors, and modification of behavior. A-F only. Pre: 380, 380L, 389, and 391. Co-requisite: 475. (Fall only)
In-depth knowledge development of expanded functions in periodontics with emphasis on principles, techniques, procedures in pain-anxiety control, soft tissue curettage, host factors, and modifications in behavior. A-F only. Pre: 475 and 475L. Co-requisite: 480L. (Spring only)
Application of knowledge of expanded functions in periodontics with emphasis on principles, techniques, procedures in pain-anxiety control, soft tissue curettage, host factors, and modification of behavior. A-F only. Pre: 475 and 475L. Co-requisite: 480. (Spring only)
Focus on the normal growth and development of children based on current clinical practice guidelines and evidence in pediatric research. DH majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)
Focus on advanced health and diagnostic assessment for pediatric patients. Includes behavior management techniques as well as oral habits and subsequent malocclusions and speech difficulties. DH majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)
Focus on pharmacological principles and clinical therapeutics in pediatric dental care. DH majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)
Focus on interprofessional practice principles and competencies while providing students an opportunity to participate in interprofessional team simulations to address health care issues of children. DH majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)
Field experience. Clinical application and knowledge in the care of pediatric patients 0-5 years of age. DH majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)
Focus on the management of dental emergencies in children. DH majors only. A-F only. (Spring only)
Emphasizes community-based oral health promotion, dental disease risk reduction and management in children 0-5 years of age with a focus on vulnerable and special needs populations. DH majors only. A-F only. (Spring only)
Provides an opportunity to synthesize, analyze, and develop solutions to an oral health care problem affecting children ages 0-5 years. Requires one credit to be spent in fieldwork to meet course requirements. DH majors only. A-F only. (Spring only)
Advanced clinical application and knowledge in the care of pediatric patients 0-5 years of age. DH majors only. A-F only. (Spring only)
Individualized program of directed reading, field work, or research for major under supervision in related areas of dentistry and dental hygiene. Pre: consent.