Associate in Applied Science
Dental Hygiene
Degrees and Certificates
-
Dental Hygiene,
Courses
AH 101: Science of Success: Allied Health
Credits 1This is a practical one-credit course that provides the tools and skills necessary to get a strong start
with the transition for new students at NDSCS. This course will introduce students to campus
resources, policies and procedures and cover topics such as time management, study skills, goal
setting, wellness, financial literacy, and professional development. (F, S, O)
DENT 101: Science of Success: Introduction to Dental Professions
Credits 1This is a practical one-credit course that provides the tools and skills necessary to get a strong start with the transition for new students at NDSCS. This course will guide students through the process of exploring careers and transfer considerations. Students will learn to navigate NDSCS resources and technologies as well as learn skills and techniques used by successful college students. Students will also be introduced to the basic aspects of the dental professions. (F, S, O)
DHYG 101: Pre-Clinic
Credits 1This course provides basic information discussing the life cycle of plaque, disease development and methods of controlling and preventing dental diseases. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 101L: Pre-Clinic Lab
Credits 3This course provides basic instruction in fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene instrumentation, prevention of disease transmission, instrumentation, dental hygiene assessment, implementation and evaluation procedures. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 102: Clinic I
Credits 1DHYG 102L: Clinic I Lab
Credits 4This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental hygiene curriculum focused on developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both patient and operator efforts and the results. Prerequisites: DHYG 101, DHYG 101L.(S)
DHYG 103: Clinic II
Credits 1This course provides a continuation of fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene. Areas of focus will be local anesthesia and pain control, trauma, caries risk assessment and prevention counseling, sealant application, child management, family abuse, and hypersensitivity. Prerequisite: DHYG 102. Corequisite: DHYG 103L. (Su)
DHYG 103L: Clinic II Lab
Credits 3This is a continuation of DHYG 102L. This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene, periodontal assessment, periodontal treatment planning and case assessments. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental curriculum necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experience with a diverse patient population.Prerequisite: DHYG 102L. Corequisite: DHYG 103. (Su)
DHYG 110: Oral Anatomy
Credits 2This course provides basic instruction in root and tooth anatomy, charting of human dentition, muscles, TMJ and occlusion. Clinical consideration of dental anatomy is stressed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 112: Oral Embryology & Histology
Credits 1This course is a study of tissue morphology, embryonic development and histologic features of the structure of the oral cavity. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 114: Dental Radiology
Credits 3This course is a supervised lecture/laboratory course that prepares the allied dental student to competently produce intra and extra-oral radiographs. Emphasis includes the principals of x-ray production, biological effects of radiation, quality assurance, radiation safety, exposure, processing and mounting of radiographs, interpretation of dental radiographs and digital radiography. Recent concepts of dental imaging, digital radiographics, software, and state and federal regulations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene. (F)
DHYG 116: Dental Radiology Refresher Lab
Credits 1This course is a supervised laboratory course that prepares the Allied Dental Student to competently produce intra- and extra-oral radiographs. Emphasis includes radiation safety, exposure, processing and mounting of radiographs, and digital radiography. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 145: Periodontics I
Credits 1A study of the etiology and clinical characteristics of periodontal diseases. Provides information on tissues of the periodontium, epidemiology, disease classifications, causative factors, assessment, and treatment planning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (S)
DHYG 151L: Pre-Clinic Simulation Lab
Credits 1This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental hygiene students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for clinical dental hygiene and patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, treatment planning, radiology, and instrumentation. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, use of dental patient record keeping software, task analysis self-assessment, problem solving skills communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include interprofessional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Pre-requisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene Program. (F)
DHYG 152L: Simulation Lab I
Credits 1This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental hygiene students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for clinical dental hygiene and patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, treatment planning, radiology, and instrumentation. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, use of dental patient record keeping software, task analysis self-assessment, problem solving skills communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include inter-professional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Prerequisite: DHYG 151L. (S)
DHYG 153L: Simulation Lab II
Credits 1This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental hygiene students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for clinical dental hygiene and patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, treatment planning, radiology, and instrumentation. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, use of dental patient record keeping software, task analysis self-assessment, problem solving skills communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include inter-professional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Prerequisite: DHYG 152L. (Su)
DHYG 201: Clinic III
Credits 1DHYG 201L: Clinic III Lab
Credits 4A continuation of DHYG 102L and DHYG 103L. This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of dental hygiene. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental hygiene curriculum focused on developing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involoves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experiences with a diverse patient population. Prerequisite: DHYG 103L. Corequisite: DHYG 201. (F)
DHYG 202: Clinic IV
Credits 1The course provides instruction in continuing information in fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene. Specific topics to be discussed include: dental specialties, dental injuries, rubber dam, periodontal dressing and suture removal, nitrous oxide analgesia, total treatment planning and review and analysis of patient care through written and oral patient case assessments and presentations. Prerequisite: DHYG 201. Corequisite: DHYG 202L. (S)
DHYG 202L: Clinic IV Lab
Credits 4Continuation of DHYG 102L, 103L and 201L. This course provides instruction on continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene, periodontal assessment, periodontal treatment planning and case assessments. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental curriculum necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experiences with a diverse patient population. Prerequisite: DHYG 201L. Corequisite: DHYG 202. (S)
DHYG 203L: Clinic Refresher/Board Prep Lab
Credits 1A clinical application course designed to assist the student in the preparation for the clinical board exam or to refresh laboratory skills. The course will focus on basic clinical or lab skills. Prerequisite: Completion of AAS in Dental Hygiene. (Su)
DHYG 205: Dental Pharmacology
Credits 2This course provides a study of drugs with an emphasis on those drugs utilized in the practice of dentistry. The course describes the physical properties, major therapeutic classifications of medications, their therapeutic uses, and effects and adverse reactions. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. (S)
DHYG 209: Head and Neck Anatomy
Credits 1This course involves the study of the structure and function of the osteology, muscles, blood supply, nerves, lymphatics, spread of disease of the head and neck as a whole, and TMJ and mandibular functions. Corequisite: DHYG 103L. (Su)
DHYG 210: Local Anesthesia
Credits 1DHYG 212: Oral Pathology
Credits 1A study of fundamental disease processes involving the oral cavity and its related structures. The course includes the use of assessment and critical thinking skills in differentiating normal from abnormal conditions. Prerequisite: BIOL 213. Corequisite: DHYG 103L. (Su)
DHYG 220: Community Dental Health
Credits 2This course is an overview of the basic principles of dental public health, epidemiological methods, statistical measurement and analysis. It is designed to prepare the student to function in a community as a professional and provide the basis for lifelong learning and evidence-based decision making. The course also provides information followed by experience in APIE for diverse target populations. Corequisite: DHYG 201L. (F)
DHYG 242: Dental Materials
Credits 3A study of the characteristics, physical properties, selection, manipulation, uses and care of dental materials. Includes laboratory experience in the manipulation and preparation of those materials commonly used in dental practice. Safety precautions relating to each material and procedure are incorporated. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 243: Dental Jurisprudence
Credits 1A study of the legal and ethical aspects of dental hygiene practice in relation to standards at the state and national level. In addition, this course includes writing a résumé, interviewing, recall systems, risk management and office communications. Corequisite: DHYG 202L. (S)
DHYG 244: Dental Materials Lab Refresher
Credits 1A laboratory experience of the characteristics, physical properties, manipulation, uses and care of dental materials. Includes laboratory experience in the manipulation and preparation of those materials commonly used in dental practice. Safety procedures relating to each material and procedure are incorporated. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. (F)
DHYG 245: Periodontics II
Credits 1This is a continuation of the study of periodontology. This course will include information on plaque control, advanced instrumentation, irrigation, surgical procedures, implants, emergencies, systemic factors, and treatment and maintenance for the periodontal patient. Prerequisite: DHYG 145. (F)
DHYG 251L: Simulation Lab III
Credits 1This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental hygiene students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for clinical dental hygiene and patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, treatment planning, radiology, and instrumentation. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, use of dental patient record keeping software, task analysis self-assessment, problem solving skills communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include inter-professional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Prerequisite: DHYG 153L. (F)
DHYG 252L: Simulation Lab IV
Credits 1This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental hygiene students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for clinical dental hygiene and patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, treatment planning, radiology, and instrumentation. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, use of dental patient record keeping software, task analysis self-assessment, problem solving skills communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include inter-professional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Prerequisite: DHYG 251L (S)
DHYG 292: Experimental Course
Credits 1A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.