DENT-HYG 3000      Dental Morphology And Occlusion
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge base in dental morphology and occlusion through discussion and laboratory experiences. Students will learn to identify anatomical structures of each tooth and be able to communicate these findings effectively with colleagues and patients in both verbal and written forms. Throughout the course, the clinical application and relevance of dental morphology in the practice of dental hygiene will be emphasized. Special consideration will be given to root morphology as it relates to periodontal instrumentation. Activities will include: identification of extracted teeth, terminology exercises, dental charting experiences and identifying classifications of occlusion.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 3020      Dental Radiology
Lecture and clinical practice of dental radiographic procedures. Topics included are radiation hygiene, taking and developing radiographs, processing and mounting films, and radiographic interpretation. Clinical experience is required throughout the remaining semesters.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 3030      Introduction to Histopathology of Oral Tissues
A comparison of the microscopic anatomy of healthy and diseased oral tissues. The major goal of this course is to integrate basic sciences (embryology, descriptive histology, and cell biology of oral tissues) with clinical sciences. The gap between the basic and clinical sciences is not always easy to bridge; this course is designed to bridge the "gap". This course provides students with an introduction to oro-facial histology and embryology and pathology that may arise from the tissues of the head, neck, and oral cavity.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 3080      Introduction To The Preventive Practice Of Dental Hygiene
This course will introduce theories and rationales for basic clinical dental hygiene care (infection control, oral examination and fundamentals of instrumentation) in diverse populations. Practical application of specific clinical skills will be introduced in the classroom and applied in the clinical setting, DENT-HYG 3080L.
Credits: 4 hours
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DENT-HYG 3080L      Preclinical Dental Hygiene
This course emphasizes the practical application of the fundamental concepts and principles of patient care in a diverse society discussed in DENT-HYG 3080. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and techniques of instrumentation for examination and dental hygiene treatment. After the student has mastered basic skills, he/she will begin to provide direct dental hygiene services.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 3210      Applied Biochemistry
This course is designed to build upon previous knowledge of chemistry, biology, and physiology as a basis for understandingprinciples in biochemistry. Presented through a self-paced online format, course content is selected to provide the foundation knowledge in biochemistry needed for subsequent courses in nutrition, pathology, and other health related topics.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 3220      Dental Biomaterials
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge base in the science and manipulation of dental biomaterials. Through lectures and laboratory session, the student's ability to make clinical judgments regarding the application of dental biomaterials and the ways in which materials react to the oral environment will be enhanced.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 3260      Principles Of Periodontics
This course in Periodontics will cover the biological and clinical aspects of periodontal health and pathology. An introduction to the supporting structures of the teeth will provide the foundation of understanding pathogenesis, histopathology and subsequent therapeutic treatment of periodontal diseases. The dental hygienist's role in recognition, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and maintenance of periodontal health is examined.
Credits: 3 hours
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DENT-HYG 3280C      Dental Hygiene Clinic I
Students will further develop clinical skills and techniques learned in DENT-HYG 3080L and previous courses by providing services to patients.
Credits: 3 hours
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DENT-HYG 3285      Seminar In Dental Hygiene I
This course expands on theory and background presented in DENT-HYG 3080. Topics include expanding dental hygiene skills required for the care of patients and continued development of problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills as they relate to the provision of dental hygiene care. Provide students with a more insightful view of the role of the dental hygienist in the delivery of comprehensive patient care.
Credits: 2-3 hours
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DENT-HYG 3300      Radiographic Interpretation
The purpose of the course is to introduce interpretation of radiographic anomalies and pathology just prior to the clinical experience. Since there was little time for an emphasis on radiographic interpretation during your second year radiology course, this lecture and participation course supplement clinic instruction in diagnosis of the patient's oral needs and formulation of a treatment plan. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to recognize simple pathology and radiographic anomalies.
Credits: 0.5 hours
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DENT-HYG 3320      Oral Health Behavior Change
The purpose of this hybrid course is to prepare the junior dental hygiene student to effectively assess and individualize preventive oral health care through the use of brief motivational interviewing. The course will include evidenced based information in dental caries and caries risk assessment, caries preventive measures, introduction to periodontal disease, dental stains, and management of xerostomia, halitosis, and dentinal sensitivity, oral healthcare products and how to care for an oral appliance. The student will subsequently apply course concepts to facilitate patient behavior change in the clinical setting.
Credits: 3 hours
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DENT-HYG 3340      Principles Of Public Health
This course introduces the student to principles of public health, the field of epidemiology, health care delivery systems, public health terminology and teaching methodologies to use in culturally diverse community settings. Students will have the opportunity to assess a target population, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate programs. Students will also apply theories and skills of communication and education while preparing and presenting oral health education programs for various population groups. The material presented in this course will extend to the subsequent course DENT-HYG 4220 (Community Oral Health field Experiences).
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 4017      International Outreach
Students in dental hygiene education in the dental school will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills while delivering care in an international setting. The long range goal is a practitioner who is sensitive to diverse community needs.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT-HYG 4020      Local Anesthesia And Pain Control
This course is designed to prepare dental hygiene students for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Included are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency management as they relate to the administration of local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, and pain control. Laboratory sessions are structured to develop actual experiences in administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide. Various mechanisms for pain control are also covered. Methods of presentation include lecture, large group discussion, laboratory and clinical participation.
Credits: 3 hours
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DENT-HYG 4040      Introduction To Research And Instruction
Introduction to research and instruction. The student will be introduced to the idea of scientific inquiry and the research process, in particular as it relates to securing content for teaching. Students will evaluate the usefulness of various databases as well as conduct productive database literature searches. Instructional topics will focus on current technologies such as: production of electronic presentations and handout materials, exporting images for inclusion in print and electronic educational presentation, and development of presentation skills to effectively conduct an educational session.
Credits: 1-2 hours
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DENT-HYG 4050      Periodontics II
This course in Periodontics will provide and introduction to Phase II and III therapy. Periodontal decision making will be emphasized. The dental hygienists' role in recognition, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and maintenance of periodontal health is further examined.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 4060C      Dental Hygiene Clinic II
The student will continue to develop competency in basic dental hygiene skills. Principles of periodontal techniques, such as non-surgical periodontal therapy, supportive treatment procedures and comprehensive patient care in a diverse society will be emphasized. The student will be asked to demonstrate professional management skills and productivity.
Credits: 2 hours
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DENT-HYG 4065      Seminar In Dental Hygiene II
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with DENT-HYG 4060C, Dental Hygiene Clinic II and is part of the clinical education continuum. Emphasis will be placed on developing advanced clinical techniques, instrument sharpening, intra-oral imaging, adjunctive dental hygiene treatment, and increased problem-solving in the clinical setting.
Credits: 1 hours
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DENT-HYG 4080      Introduction To Research and Evidence Based Descision Making
This is a lecture/discussion course with assigned exercises in the research process and evaluating scientific studies. Students will apply basic principles of research design and methodology to the critical analysis of contemporary oral health related literature focusing on the review and evaluation of literature as it relates to the practice and profession of dentistry and dental hygiene with the intent of utilizing an evidence-based approach to care.
Credits: 2 hours
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