| DH 302 | Principles and Practice I | This introductory didactic and laboratory course begins preparing students for the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. Emphasis is placed on infection control protocol, data collection, patient assessment, treatment modalities, and professionalism. |
| DH 303 | Professional Writing | Techniques and practice in intermediate composition strategies, including development, research, and analysis. A study of rhetoric in healthcare and methods for adapting to the needed rhetorical situation by the hygienist. |
| DH 305 | Dental Hygiene Instrumentation | Development and application of the fundamentals of periodontal instrumentation with emphasis on assessment. |
| DH 309 | Dental Anatomy and Occlusion | A study of dental anatomy and physiology. Focus is on developmental and anatomical differences among teeth, root morphology, anomalies, and includes an introduction to static and dynamic occlusion. |
| DH 311 | Current Trends in Preventive Care | This didactic course focuses on the science and practice of preventive dental care. The etiology and associated risk factors of common oral diseases are presented so that students understand the diseases before prevention is discussed. Some of these... |
| DH 312 | Preventive Oral Health | Focuses on the science and practice of preventive dental care. The etiology and associated risk factors of common oral diseases are presented. The measures that promote oral health and prevent disease are emphasized: tooth brushing, toothpastes, and... |
| DH 313 | Radiology I | Study of radiology and its use in dentistry as a diagnostic aid. Theories of exposure, processing, evaluation, and interpretation of normal and abnormal structures are taught for both digital and film- based image capture. An emphasis is placed on no... |
| DH 315 | Oral Histology and Embryology | A study of the histology of teeth and surrounding structures. A survey of the elements of embryology of the head and neck, especially related to the development of the teeth, dental arches, salivary glands, buccal mucosa, pharynx, and tongue. |
| DH 316 | Pathophysiology | A study of the pathology and oral health management of disease. Topics include functions of the cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems and how they relate to the disease process, along with the inflammatory process and immunologic response. Empha... |
| DH 317 | Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office | A comprehensive study in the prevention, management, recognition, treatment, and disposition of medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office. |
| DH 318 | Dental Hygiene Principles and Practice I | An introduction to the Dental Hygiene Process of Care with emphasis on professionalism, infection control, data collection protocol, and patient assessment. Skills are practiced in a clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the lecture and la... |
| DH 319 | Pathophysiology/Special Needs Patients | A study of the pathology and oral health management of disease and injuries. Topics include functions of the cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems and how they relate to the disease process, along with the inflammatory process and immunologic res... |
| DH 321 | Head and Neck Anatomy | A detailed study of the skeletal, muscular, vascular and neural features of the head and neck. |
| DH 323 | Methods of Patient Care | This course aids in preparing and transitioning students from didactic and laboratory coursework to clinical experiences. Students will build on foundational knowledge presented in DH 302 Principles & Practice I and DH 305 Dental Hygiene Instrumentat... |
| DH 326 | Principles & Practice II | Expands on Dental Hygiene Principles & Practice I through additional lecture and laboratory sessions. Additional clinical procedures and practice will include nutritional counseling, sharpening of instruments, placement of chemotherapeutic and desens... |
| DH 327 | Patient Care I | The development and application of clinical skills in assessment, care plans, implementation, and evaluation of care. Prerequisite: DH 326 |
| DH 328 | Radiology II | Expands the student's knowledge of the didactic portion of DH313 Radiology I. Radiographic surveys via the paralleling technique are exposed and evaluated. Panoramic radiographs are also exposed. |
| DH 331 | Periodontics I | An introduction to periodontics with the focus on clinical and histological aspects of the periodontium including health and disease. |
| DH 332 | Scientific Foundations | A study of the functions of the cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems and how they relate to the disease process. The inflammatory process including the immunologic response and healing will be included. |
| DH 336 | Biomaterials of Dentistry | Introduction to biomaterials employed in dentistry. Techniques and materials utilized in the clinical environment will be practiced in the Principles and Practice II lab. Prerequisites: All courses in previous semester. Corequisites: All courses in j... |
| DH 340 | Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene I | This course provides students with a practical knowledge of the research process and serves as an introduction to research design. Primary emphasis consists of critical reviews of dental hygiene research studies and their application to clinical pra... |
| DH 401 | Research Methods | An introduction to research design emphasizing systematic investigation involving human subjects as it relates to data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings. The course is intended to critically review current dental hygiene research c... |
| DH 405 | Patient Care II | Students will expand on the application of patient care to a diversified population. Emphasis on establishing competence in preventive and therapeutic procedures. Prerequisites: DH 326 and DH 327 |
| DH 406 | Dental Public Health I | An introduction to the history, principles, and ethics of dental public health in the US and worldwide. Included in this course are concepts of dental health preventive modalities and cultural competency. |
| DH 407 | Pharmacology I | This course presents introductory principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Characteristics and uses of major drug groups in relation to patient care are discussed. |
| DH 408 | Pharmacology II | A study of drug actions and their mechanisms when introduced to the body under specific conditions and the reactions of the body to these drugs. Special emphasis is placed on pharmacological knowledge that will provide more effective care of the pati... |
| DH 409 | Dental Public Health II | This course will provide readings, discussion, and practical experiences related to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the teaching/learning process in community settings. An emphasis on field work experiences across various populations will... |
| DH 412 | Pharmacology | A study of drug actions and their mechanisms when introduced to the body under specific conditions and the reactions of the body to these drugs. Special emphasis is placed on pharmacological knowledge that will provide more effective care of the pati... |
| DH 413 | Dental Public Health III | This course will provide a continuation of the didactic knowledge and skills obtained in DH 406 and DH 409 with a continued focus on practical experiences in community settings. Epidemiology and dental public health theory is also a focus of this cou... |
| DH 416 | Oral Pathology | This course is a study of the definition, distribution, causality, resolution, and outcomes of pathological conditions affecting the head and neck with emphasis on the oral and perioral areas. |
| DH 417 | Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene I | This course provides students with a practical knowledge of the research process and serves as an introduction to research design. Primary emphasis consists of critical reviews of dental hygiene research studies and their application to clinical pra... |
| DH 418 | Principals & Practice III | Expands on the Dental Hygiene Principles & Practice courses with continued discussion on theoretical, practical, and ethical concepts in dental hygiene. Specific emphasis on dental hygiene care of patients with various systemic, mental, physical diso... |
| DH 420 | Pain and Anxiety Management | The course describes methods used to control pain, fear and anxiety in the dental office. The safe and effective administration of nitrous oxide sedation and administration of local anesthesia is covered. Content areas include anatomy, physiology, ph... |
| DH 423 | Biomaterials in Dentistry | Introduction to biomaterials employed in dentistry. Techniques and materials utilized in the clinical environment will be practiced in the Principles and Practice II lab. Prerequisites: All courses in previous semesters. |
| DH 425 | Periodontics II | Builds on the foundational knowledge presented in Periodontology I with emphasis on risk factors, assessment. Prerequisites: DH 331 Periodontics I and DH 327 Patient Care I. |
| DH 428 | Dental Hygiene Case Studies | Current technology used to prepare and present multimedia presentations regarding selected dental hygiene clinical scenarios. A component of the course involves legal and ethical issues that arise in clinical practice. |
| DH 429 | Practice Management | Dental office practice and procedures including the importance of business methods in a profession, record systems including computer applications, accounting and collection of fees, resume development, and interviewing skills. |
| DH 430 | Advanced Practice Management | A study of the delivery of client- centered care practice while emphasizing business methods, records systems, accounting and collection of fees, economics, conflict management, and accommodations to the evolving healthcare system. |
| DH 431 | Periodontics III | Builds on the foundation knowledge presented in Periodontology I and II with emphasis on treatment planning, implementation of therapies, and maintenance. Prerequisites: DH331 Periodontics I and DH 425 Periodontics II. |
| DH 432 | Dental Hygiene Principles & Practice IV | Theoretical, practical, and ethical concepts in dental hygiene. Focus on dental/dental hygiene specialties and sub-specialties; dental practice acts; and state and regional licensing differences. |
| DH 433 | Patient Care III | A continuation of comprehensive patient care services with emphasis on establishing entry-level competence in preventive and therapeutic procedures. |
| DH 434 | Dental Hygiene Practices | Concepts of advanced dental hygiene instrumentation, instrument sharpening, and solutions for common instrumentation difficulties, ergonomic techniques, appointment planning, and instrument sequencing are included. |
| DH 435 | Community Dental Health I | Introduction to the history, principles, and ethics of dental public health in the US and globally. Included in the course are concepts of dental health preventive modalities, advocacy for dental care, and cultural competency. |
| DH 437 | Community Dental Health II | A continuation of the didactic knowledge and skills obtained in DH 435 Community Dental Health I. Selected readings, discussion, and practical experiences related to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the teaching/learning process in communi... |
| DH 440 | Community Dental Health | Development and utilization of skills in the area of community based program planning, implementation, and evaluation. History, principles, and ethics of dental public health are discussed, along with an emphasis on disease prevention, distribution o... |
| DH 443 | Community Dental Health III | An emphasis on promoting oral health in various settings is the focus of this course. Planning, implementation and evaluation of field work experiences across diverse populations will occur. |
| DH 444 | Practice Mgmt and Dental Specialties | This course provides students with the legal, practical and ethical concepts in the provision of oral health care and the foundational concepts for the business aspects of the profession. Content on dental and dental hygiene specialties and sub-speci... |
| DH 445 | Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene II | This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to expand research knowledge in two dimensions: principles and applications. Students will develop evidence-based decision making skills for identifying, searching for, and interpreting... |
| DH 446 | Case Studies | A review of the oral health literature related to patient care. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning and decision-making in the treatment of a periodontal or unique clinic patient, resulting in a written and verbal presentation. |
| DH 449 | Oral Pathology II | A study of the assessment, treatment, and Dental Hygiene management of pathologic conditions affecting the head and neck with emphasis on the oral and perioral areas. |
| DH 455 | Capstone Study | Students examine, synthesize, and develop solutions to issues faced in oral healthcare. In cooperation with the course advisor and/or program director, students will select a contemporary topic in dental hygiene and develop a comprehensive project or... |