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DHYG 3110L - Dental Anatomy Laboratory (0-2-1)
A laboratory study of hard tissues of the head and oral cavity with an emphasis on
applications to dental hygiene practice. This course consists of adetailed study of the
anatomy of the human dentition and the bones of the skull in the laboratory setting.
Students will alsodraw and carve selected teeth.
Prerequisite(s): B.S.D.H. Admission.
DHYG 3120 - Dental Radiology (2-0-2)
A comprehensive study of the principles of ionizing radiation and application of
radiographic theory in dental hygiene practice. Radiation hygiene for operator and
patient safety is emphasized. A radiation safety examination must be successfully
completed in order to receive agrade for this course.
Prerequisite(s): B.S.D.H. Admission.
Corequisite(s): DHYG 3120L
DHYG 3120L - Dental RadiologyLaboratory (0-2-1)
The techniques of exposing, processing, andmounting dental radiographs in a clinical
setting will be presented and practiced using manikins then clinical patients.
Radiographic anatomic landmarks are presented and studied for interpretation along
with radiographic evidence of pathology. Radiation hygiene for operator and patient
safety is emphasized.
Corequisite(s): DHYG 3120.
DHYG 3200 - Transitional Dental Hygiene (2-0-2)
A continuation of DHYG 3100. Emphasized for discussion are oral prophylaxis
techniques, the handling of medical and dental emergencies, local anesthesia
techniques, the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment, supplies and
dental records. Methods and materials used in individual patient education for a
variety of age groups will be presented. Clinical lectures are designed to enhance
student’s clinical practice of dental hygiene through discussion of experiences
encountered in clinic. The dental hygiene portfoliowill continue to be developed in this
course.
Prerequisite(s): DHYG 3100.
Corequisite(s): DHYG 3200C.
DHYG 3200C - Transitional Clinical Dental (0-8-3)
Clinical practice is utilized in this course to emphasize the refinement of skills in the
performance of dental prophylaxis, application of preventive agents, and oral
examination as an introduction to treatment planning. Students will begin using a
computer generated recall and appointment system in this course. This course
provides clinical application of the dental hygiene problem-solving model. During
clinical practice, students will gain experience in patient management, appointment
planning, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of dental hygiene
care.
Prerequisite(s): DHYG 3100C. Corequisite(s): DHYG 3200.
DHYG 3210 - IntegrativeDental Anatomy andHistology (2-0-2)
A developmental and anatomical study of the soft tissues of the head, neck and oral
cavity. This course provides a study of embryonic growth and development of these
structures, tissue histology, soft tissue anatomy and the relationship of these
structures to the body’s major organ systems. Emphasis is given throughout to those
areas of particular interest to the dental hygienist.
Prerequisite: BSDHAdmission
Corequisite: DHYG 3110L
DHYG 3230 - Dental Materials (2-0-2)
Students are introduced to the basic principles of dental materials science. This
includes the physical, chemical, biological, and mechanical properties of dental
materials commonly used in the dental office and dental laboratory. Emphasis is
placed on why particular materials and techniques are used rather than to stress only
specific techniques of manipulating thematerials.
Prerequisite(s): B.S.D.H. Admission.
