This course provides a study of the various medical/dental emergencies and appropriate treatment measures. Additionally, it includes managing medically compromised dental patients, and provides for CPR certification.Read More

This course provides the application of the principles of radiology with emphasis on exposing, processing, mounting, evaluating and interpreting dental radiographs. Radiation safety is stressed.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 125 and DHG 154

This course covers the embryogenesis and histology of the head and neck structures with primary emphasis on the oral cavity. The formation, eruption patterns and morphology of primary and permanent dentitions are studied.Read More

This course provides a correlation of basic pathologic principles to disease processes in the oral cavity. The role of the dental hygienist in early disease detection is emphasized. Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases affecting the head and neck also are discussed.Read More

This course presents a study of the principles, etiologies, classifications and treatments of periodontal disease with emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist.Read More

This course provides a study of drugs used in dentistry. It emphasizes the physical and chemical properties of drugs, dosages and therapeutic effects, methods of administration, and indications and contraindications for the use of drugs. A study of dental anesthetics is included.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 165

This course is a study of the basic principles of infection control, instrumentation, instrument design, and fundamental skills necessary to perform in subsequent dental hygiene courses.Read More

This course introduces the clinical setting for application of dental hygiene skills for patient care.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 154 and CPR certification, major medical insurance and Hepatitis B vaccine series

This course provides for the continued development of skills necessary to perform dental hygiene care. Emphasis is placed on treatment of the patient with disabilities, total patient care and treatment planning.  Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 165

This course provides a study of oral health and the prevention of oral disease in a community. Emphasis is on assessment of community groups and dental health needs, and on planning, implementation and evaluation of community programs. Nutrition and research also are studied.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 165

This course provides an opportunity for the dental hygiene student to present and apply dental health information to various community groups and organizations. Project implementation and evaluation are included.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 175 and DHG 230

This course introduces the dental assisting role and responsibilities. Emphasis is on four-handed dentistry, the use and manipulation of dental materials, and office management.Read More

This course provides for the integration of basic and dental hygiene sciences with current concepts of clinical dental hygiene practice.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 165

This course provides a study of nutrients, their nature, source and utilization. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between diet and oral health. Oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies are also studied.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 154

This course provides for the development of proficiency in the clinical dental hygiene setting with emphasis on the implementation of treatment plans to meet the individual patient’s oral health needs.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 175

This course permits refinement of clinical techniques and skills, technology and current procedural practices of the dental hygienist with emphasis on self-evaluation and quality assurance.Read More

Prerequisites
DHG 255