Dental Hygiene
DHY 100- Concepts of Dental Hygiene I
- Explain safe patient care and infection control procedures.
- Analyze patient assessment data.
- Create a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan based on an evidence-based approach to facilitate optimal oral health.
DHY 101- Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I
- Provide safe patient care by following best practice and infection control procedures.
- Practice the principles of the dental hygiene process of care while using an evidence-based approach
- Display professional behavior by adhering to the department's policies and the ADHA Codes of Ethics
DHY 103- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Identify intraoral and extraoral landmarks of the head and neck.
- Explain the anatomy, structure and function of the head and neck.
- Identify the muscles of the head and neck with emphasis on their functions and conditions of dysfunction.
- Apply theoretical knowledge of head and neck anatomy to direct patient care by means of assessment, treatment planning and delivery of services.
DHY 104- Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
- Define dental terminology related to the oral cavity and teeth.
- Explain cells and basic tissue components.
- Identify the embryonic development of the face and oral cavity.
- Relate the eruption and morphology of the primary and permanent human dentition into the dental hygiene process of care.
DHY 105- Nutrition
- Explain the way the body digests, absorbs, transports, and metabolizes nutrients.
- Explain the role nutrients and principles of food safety play in maintaining health and preventing disease.
- Identify extraoral and intraoral signs of nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders.
- Discern the interrelationship of diet, exercise, and weight control at the different stages of life.
- Analyze an individual's diet and provide recommendations for diet modifications in order to achieve an ideal nutritional consumption
DHY 150- Concepts in Dental Hygiene II
- Use terminology related to medically compromised patient populations.
- Describe medical conditions in terms of pathophysiology, clinical implications for the treatment plan, and potential medical emergencies.
- Apply foundational knowledge of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of common and potential medical emergencies in the dental setting.
- Conduct a dietary analysis using evidence-based decision making.
DHY 151- Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II
- Demonstrate dental hygiene process of care with a diverse group of patients.
- Apply principles of safety as they relate to the patient and self.
- Display professional behavior by adhering to the department's policies and the ADHA Code of Ethics.
- Exhibit effective communication and interactive skills with patients, colleagues and other professionals.
DHY 152- Dental Radiology
- Explain the principles and effects of radiation.
- Describe the physics and characteristics associated with production of x-rays.
- Employ regulatory agency guidelines for patient and operator protection.
- Demonstrate the various dental radiographic technique procedures.
- Interpret errors associated with radiographic images.
- Implement basic quality assurance procedures for maintaining dental radiography equipment.
- Interpret dental radiographic findings.
DHY 153- Periodontology
- Assess a patient's risk factors, risk indicators, and contributory factors for periodontal disease.
- Summarize etiology, role of the host response, and the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
- Diagnosis a patient's periodontal condition based on health history, clinical features, and microbiological.
- Create dental hygiene treatment plan for a patient with periodontal disease.
- Predict expected outcomes, contraindications and risks associated with surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment options using evidence based principles
DHY 200- Concepts in Dental Hygiene III
- Evaluate factors used to support patient adherence to disease prevention and/or health maintenance strategies.
- Provide dental hygiene care to promote community and patient health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving according to accepted standards of care.
- Use evidence-based decision making to evaluate and incorporate emerging treatment modalities to diverse populations.
- Incorporate the goals, values, beliefs, and preferences of patients to promote optimal oral and general health
DHY 201- Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III
- Demonstrate competency in providing the dental hygiene process of care to a diverse group of patients within the clinical setting.
- Apply principles of safety as they relate to the patient and oneself.
- Display professional behavior by adhering to the department's policies and the ADHA Code of Ethics.
- Exhibit effective communication and interactive skills with patients, colleagues and other professionals.
DHY 202- Oral Pathology
- Recognize diseases, conditions and other deviations from normal affecting the oral cavity and head & neck region.
- Determine the etiology, pathogenesis and prognosis for pathologic conditions affecting the oral cavity and head & neck region.
- Create a differential dental hygiene diagnosis when observing diseases, conditions and other deviations from normal affecting the oral cavity and head & neck region.
- Determine appropriate referrals, care planning and health promotion strategies based on abnormal findings.
DHY 203- Pharmacology
- Describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for each classification of drugs.
- Plan safe treatment by identifying possible interactions and necessary treatment modifications.
- Work collaboratively with peers and faculty with class and online case studies.
- Assess a variety of drug reference sources to make recommendations of applicable drug information.
DHY 204- Dental Materials
- Identify the federal, state and professional agencies and organization that create the standards for the development, manufacture, safety and use of dental materials.
- Discuss the theory, composition and use of preventive, restorative, prosthetic and specialty dental materials.
- Distinguish the difference of dental materials as reflected in their radiographic appearance.
- Evaluate various commercial dental materials and products through peer reviewed journals, and extrapolate their safety and efficacy for patient home use.
- Demonstrate use of a selection of dental materials on a student partner and in a laboratory setting.
DHY 251- Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice IV
- Demonstrate competency in providing the dental hygiene process of care to a diverse group of patients within the clinical and community settings.
- Apply principles of safety as they relate to the patient and self.
- Display professional behavior by adhering to the department's policies and the ADHA Code of Ethics.
- Exhibit effective communication and interactive skills with patients, colleagues and other professionals.
DHY 252- Concepts in Dental Hygiene IV
- Evaluate a community's oral health needs including the quality and availability of resources and services.
- Integrate various program planning paradigms for educational, preventive, and therapeutic community oral health services in a variety of settings.
- Provide patient and community oral health care based on accepted scientific theories, research, and standards of care.
DHY 253- Local Anesthesia
- Identify anatomical considerations related to the administration of local anesthesia.
- Demonstrate proper techniques and safety measures when administering local anesthesia.
- Apply appropriate action steps in potential local anesthetic emergencies.