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AAS Course Descriptions
The following are Dental Hygiene Program course descriptions that are offered at Dixie State College. For more information please contact the program secretary at (435)879-4905, or refer to a Dixie State College Catalog.
DHYG 1010 (3.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Theory I
The students will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of preventative oral health services used in the dental hygiene process. Emphasis is on prevention of disease transmission, body mechanics, patient assessment, basic dental hygiene instrumentation, oral healthcare planning, extrinsic stain removal, ethical decision making, and the role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist. 3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 1015 (3.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Clinic I
The student will take this course concurrently with DHYG 1010, Dental Hygiene Theory I. The student will gain clinical and laboratory application of introductory skills essential to rendering oral health services to patients with emphasis on basic dental hygiene instrumentation. Co-requisite: DHYG 1010. 9 clinical hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 2020 (2.0 Cr)
Radiology Lecture
The students will be required to study the nature and production of x-rays and basic principles and procedures in oral radiology. Emphasis is on radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection, basic intra-oral radiographic techniques, film processing, and mounting procedures. Emphasis is placed on supplemental intra-oral techniques, extraoral techniques, localization techniques, radiographic interpretation, and patient management topics. 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 2025 (1.0 Cr)
Radiology Clinic
This course is the clinical hands-on portion of DHYG 2020. The student will participate in taking intraoral radiographs on mannequins and patients. 3 clinic hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 2035 (3.0 Cr)
Head and Neck Anatomy
The student will study the anatomy and physiology of the teeth, of the issues of the oral cavity, and of the head and neck. Emphasis is on location, function, and nomenclature, muscles of the head and neck, and occlusion.3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 2040 (1.0 Cr)
Tooth Morphology
The student will be able to identify the structures that make up the roof, the floor and the lateral borders of the oral cavity proper. Included in this are the following areas of discussion: oral cavity, tooth functions, terminology, fundamental and preventative curvatures of the oral cavity, the dentition, the development, form, and eruption of the teeth, occlusion, dental anomalies, supporting structures of the teeth, clinical consideration of the dental anatomy, tooth identification and morphology and examination of the deciduous dentition. 1 lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2045 (2.0 Cr)
Tooth Morphology Lab
This course is the laboratory portion of DHYG 2040. 2 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2052 (2.0 Cr)
Oral Histology & Embryology
To acquire an understanding of how cells, tissues, and organs develop and function, with emphasis placed on the oral cavity, including a review of basic cells and embryologic developments. Histology of the structures of the oral cavity from embryonic stages through complete development are examined. Common embryologic defects of the oral cavity are covered also. 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2062 (3.0 Cr)
Medical Emergencies
Lectures and discussions of common medical emergencies occurring in the dental office. Emphasis is placed in precautions taken for medically compromised patients as well as treatment of an emergency situation. The care and clinical management of medical emergencies in the clinical setting, will be taught. 3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2510 (3.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Theory II
The students will have a continuation of the study of the theoretical foundations of preventative and therapeutic oral health services used in the dental hygiene process. Emphasis is on preparation for patient care. 3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2517 (4.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Clinic II
This course allows the student dental hygienist to gain experience and continual development of clinical proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventative oral health services using the dental hygiene process. Emphasis is on clinical application and development of skills in maintenance, management, and evaluation of the patients; treatment planning; disease control strategies; patient education; and providing treatment for the basic dental hygiene patient. Co-requisite: DHYG 2510. 12 clinical hours per week. This is a service learning course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2520 (3.0 Cr)
General/Oral Pathology
The students will analyze the principles of disease processes and general pathology. This will include cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia, and circulatory disturbances. Following this, the study of pathology of the teeth and the supporting and associated oral structures will be evaluated. Emphasis is on the clinical and radiological appearance of local and systemic disease processes affecting the oral and facial structures. 3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2530 (2.0 Cr)
Pharmacology
The students will gain an understanding of pharmacological and therapeutic agents. The preparation, chemical formula, effects, and applications of these agents are analyzed. Prevention and management of medical emergencies in the dental field using medications are evaluated. Emphasis will be placed on prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used by patients seen in dental practice. These may require the alteration of treatment procedures and medications used in the dental setting. Medical emergency agents used in medical emergency procedures will be investigated. 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 2540 (3.0 Cr)
Periodontology I
Emphasis will be on the principles of periodotology involving assessment, etiology, risk factors, and classification of periodontal diseases; basic treatment planning, and non-surgical periodontal therapy. The student will gain knowledge in the various types of therapeutic techniques available. 3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program is required.
DHYG 2580 (1.0 Cr)
Dental Materials
The student will be introduced to the various products and materials involved with dentistry. This course gives the student a comprehensive background in the art, science and use of dental materials. Students discuss the physical properties of metals, hydrocarbons, and other materials as well as advantages and disadvantages of these materials in dentistry. Examination of these materials allerginicity or other complications that may arise from use of these materials are evaluated. 1 lecture hour per week.
DHYG 2585 (1.0 Cr)
Dental Material Lab
This is the laboratory portion of DHYG 2580. The student will spend 2 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3815 (2.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Clinic III
This course allows the student dental hygienist to increase experience and continual development of clinical proficiency and decision making in providing comprehensive preventative oral health services. This is a service learning course.16 clinic hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3850 (1.0 Cr)* Elective
Expanded Functions Lab
This course is a lab introduction to various expanded dental functions in the dental practice. These include, but may not be limited to; selecting and placing different restorative materials along with polishing and contouring of the restorations. This is an elective course only offered during the summer semester. 2 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of the second semester of the Dental Hygiene Program required to enroll in this class.
DHYG 3890 (1.0 Cr)
Pain Control Methodologies Lecture
The students will be introduced to the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Use of pharmacological agents in the dental office are compared, contrasted, and justified. Physical and emotional evaluation of patients are taken into consideration along with their anatomical and neurophysical characteristics. Management of medical emergencies are analyzed and related to the pharmacological agents used in the dental setting. 1 lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 3895 (1.0 Cr)
Pain Control Methodologies Clinic
This course is the clinic portion of DHYG 3890. The student will practice the administration of local anesthetic and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia to patients. 3 hours of clinic per week.
DHYG 3015 (5.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Clinic IV
The students will be required to gain experience in the supervised clinical setting. Continued development of clinical proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventive oral health services using dental hygiene process will be necessary. Emphasis will be on clinical appreciation and development of skills in maintenance, management and evaluation of the periodontal patient; treatment planning; disease control; scaling and root planning for the periodontally involved patient; and increased treatment in the expanded duties of the dental hygienist. 16 clinical hours per week. This is a Service Learning course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program is required.
DHYG 3020 (2.0 Cr)
Special Needs
The student will study the psycho-social, physical and oral characteristics of patients with special needs. The care and clinical management of special needs patients in the clinical setting will be taught. This is a Service Learning course. 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3030 (3.0 Cr)
Periodontology II
Continued study of periodontal diseases from DHYG 2540 with emphasis on aggressive forms, periodontal treatment planning, maintenance procedures, surgical procedures, related systemic diseases and therapy. 3 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3050 (2.0 Cr)
Legal/Ethical Issues in Dental Hygiene
The student will study current legal and ethical issues that influence the practice of dental hygiene. 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3060 (2.0 Cr)
Community Dental Health I
The student will have an introduction to the principles of dental public health, community dental health education and community program planning. This course will prepare the dental hygiene student for the role of dental public health practitioner, educator, consultant and resource person in community settings. Students will prepare educational learning activities and visual aides designed for diverse community groups. 2 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3065 (1.0 Cr)
Community Dental Health I Clinic
This is the clinical portion of DHYG 3060. The student will participate in 3 hours of clinical experience each week in clinical situations associated with community dental health. This is a Service Learning course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3515 (5.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Clinic V
The student will gain clinical experience in a supervised clinic setting. Continued development of clinic proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventive oral health services using the dental hygiene process will be necessary. Emphasis will be on a clinical application and development of skills in maintenance, management and evaluation of periodontal patient; treatment planning, disease control; and scaling and root planning on periodontally involved patients. 18 clinical hours per week. This is a Service Learning course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3560 (1.0 Cr)
Community Dental Health II
The student will have an introduction to the principles of dental public health, community dental health education and community program planning. This course will prepare the dental hygiene student for the role of dental public health practitioner, educator, consultant and resource person in community settings. Students will prepare educational learning activities and visual aides designed for diverse community groups. 1 lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3565 (1.0 Cr)
Community Dental Health II Clinic
This is the clinical portion of DHYG 3560. The student will participate in 3 hours of clinical experience each week in clinical situations associated with community dental health. This is a Service Learning course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3570 (1.0 Cr)
Dental Hygiene Practice Management
This course is offered to second-year dental hygiene students to aid them in preparation for specific national, regional, and state boards. The course’s purpose is to increase the student’s knowledge in preparing to take the particular board(s) they choose to participate in and aid their entry into dental private practice with job interviews, negotiating salaries, resume writing, setting up a dental hygiene department in dental offices, etc . 1 lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
DHYG 3580 (1.0 Cr)
Advanced Clinic
This course is offered to post-graduate dental hygienists awaiting their opportunity to take their choice of a Clinical Board. This class provides 20 hours of supervised clinical time in maintaining and/or improving a graduate's dental hygiene skills. Permission granted for course on an as needed basis by the Dental Hygiene Director. Permission granted for course on an as needed basis by the dental hygiene director. 3 clinic hours per week. This is a Service Learning course. This is an elective course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
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