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Dental Hygiene (DH)

DH 231 Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology (2)

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: PHYL 103, PHYL 103L, and either BIOC 141 or CHEM 161; or equivalent. Co-requisite: 231L.

DH 231L Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology Lab (2)

(2 3-hr Lab) Application of DH 231 didactic concepts to laboratory activities and practices. A-F only. Pre: PHYL 103, PHYL 103L, and either BIOC 141 or
CHEM 161; or equivalent. Co-requisite: 231.

DH 238 Basic Dental Hygiene I (2)

Relationship to dentistry, problems, trends, issues; role and functions of dental hygienists to prevent and control chronic oral diseases; preliminary dental hygiene clinical, includes team concepts in dentistry. A-F only. Co-requisite: 238L.

DH 238L Basic Dental Hygiene I Lab (2)

Application of preliminary dental hygiene clinical and support procedures including instrumentation, vital signs, and team concepts in dentistry. A-F only. Co-requisite: 238.

DH 240 Basic Dental Hygiene II (2)

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.

DH 240L Basic Dental Hygiene II Lab/Clinic (3)

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.

DH 250 General Histology (2)

Cells, tissues, the organs they make up, and their embryologic origin. Pre: 231 (or concurrent). (Fall only)

DH 251 Oral Histology and Embryology (1)

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)

DH 281 Dental Radiography (2)

Basic principles of radiation and fundamental information to understand and safely use radiation in dental radiography. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 281L.

DH 281L Dental Radiography Lab/Clinic (1)

(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.

DH 361 Health Education and Promotion (2)

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)

DH 366 General Pathology (2)

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)

DH 367 Oral Pathology (1)

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)

DH 369 Dental Materials (1)

Science of dental materials and its application to dentistry and dental hygiene. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 369L.

DH 369L Dental Materials Lab/Clinic (1)

Laboratory and clinical application of concepts in the science of dental materials. A-F only. Pre: 231. Co-requisite: 369.

DH 370 Expanded Functions in Dental Hygiene (2)

Basic concepts of expanded functions in dental hygiene. A-F only. Pre: 369. Co-requisite: 370L.

DH 370L Expanded Functions Lab/Clinic (1)

(2 1.5-hr Lab/Clinic) Application of basic concepts of expanded functions in dental hygiene. A-F only. Pre: 369. Co-requisite: 370.

DH 375 Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2)

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.

DH 375L Clinical Dental Hygiene I Clinic (4)

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.

DH 380 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (2)

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)

DH 380L Clinical Dental Hygiene II Clinic (3)

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.

DH 389 Pain Control and Local Anesthesia in Dentistry (2)

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)

DH 390 Periodontology I (2)

Normal periodontium, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and epidemiology of periodontal diseases, and mode of periodontal therapy. Emphasis on writing. A-F only. Pre: 240, 251, and 366. (Fall only)

DH 391 Periodontology II (2)

Continuation of DH 390. Normal periodontium, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and epidemiology of periodontal diseases, and mode of periodontal therapy. Emphasis on writing. A-F only. Pre: 390. (Spring only)

DH 473 Community Health (3)

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)

DH 475 Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2)

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.

DH 475L Advanced Dental Hygiene I Clinic (4)

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)

DH 480 Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene II (2)

In-depth knowledge, communicated via oral delivery, on 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

DH 480L Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene II Clinic (4)

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)

DH 484 Pediatric Growth and Development (1)

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)

DH 485 Advanced Health and Diagnostic Assessment for Pediatric Patients (1)

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)

DH 486 Pharmacological Principles and Clinical Therapeutics in Pediatric Dental Care (1)

Focus on pharmacological principles and clinical therapeutics in pediatric dental care. DH majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)

DH 487 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Simulation Lab (1)

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)

DH 488 Dental Hygiene Pediatric Training Clinical I (4)

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)

DH 489 Management of Pediatric Dental Emergencies (1)

Focus on the management of dental emergencies in children. DH majors only. A-F only. (Spring only)

DH 490 Community-Based Dental Hygiene Care of Vulnerable and Special Needs Children (1)

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)

DH 491 Community-Based Practice Capstone (2)

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)

DH 492 Dental Hygiene Pediatric Training Clinical II (4)

Advanced clinical application and knowledge in the care of pediatric patients 0-5 years of age. DH majors only. A-F only. (Spring only)

DH 499 Directed Reading, Field Work, or Research (V)

Individualized program of directed reading, field work, or research for major under supervision in related areas of dentistry and dental hygiene. Pre: consent.