Dental Hygiene - DH

General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist

Course ID
134847
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Spring 2025
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

DH 312 is designed to assist students in recognizing pathological processes and differentiating the normal from the abnormal by providing the fundamentals of gross pathology of disease, healing, repair and regression in the oral cavity and human body. The focus is on the role of the dental hygienist in recognizing deviations from normal, documentation, differential diagnosis, patient education on prevention, early detection and referral.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
312
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
8:00–9:20 a.m. • M W • Dandini Campus • 01/27/25–05/14/25
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Pharmacology

Course ID
134891
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Spring 2025
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

A study of drugs by groups with special emphasis on those used in dentistry including their physical and chemical properties, dosage and therapeutic effects.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
311
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
10:00–11:50 a.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 01/27/25–05/12/25
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Skills Lab

Course ID
101930
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Spring 2025
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. 2nd year skills lab. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
2002
Minimum Units (Decimal)
1.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
1.00
Description

Covers selected topics of interest to dental hygiene students, including review of Dental Hygiene National Board Examination. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
299
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
Lab • 6:00–7:50 p.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 01/28/25–05/13/25
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. 2nd year skills lab. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH
Class Materials
No Cost

Skills Lab

Course ID
101930
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Spring 2025
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. 1st year skills lab. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
2001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
1.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
1.00
Description

Covers selected topics of interest to dental hygiene students, including review of Dental Hygiene National Board Examination. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
299
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
Lab • 4:30–6:20 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 01/30/25–05/15/25
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. 1st year skills lab. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH
Class Materials
No Cost

Pain and Anxiety Control

Course ID
101917
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Spring 2025
Notes
Lab Fee: $50. Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

Administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Pharmacological agents, physical and emotional evaluation of patients, anatomy and neurophysiology. Management of related medical emergencies. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
209
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 01/31/25–05/16/25
8:00–10:50 a.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 01/31/25–05/16/25
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $50. Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Dental Management of Special Patients

Course ID
134859
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1002
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

This course provides the foundation for critical decision making in the management of medically compromised patients during oral health care treatment within the integrated healthcare system, with a special emphasis on the geriatric patient. The major focus is on precautions and treatment modifications needed to safely treat patients with physical or mental complications and protocols for preventing and managing medical emergencies.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
420
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
3:00–4:50 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/29/24–12/12/24
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Periodontic Principles II

Course ID
134901
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1002
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Fundamental principles of periodontics, etiology, histo-pathology, classification of gingival and periodontal diseases, assessment, prevention and non-surgical treatment.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
403
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
1:00–2:50 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/29/24–12/12/24
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Oral Radiology and Interpretation

Course ID
134902
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1004
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

Focuses on the study of the theory of radiology, the techniques of film exposure, processing, mounting and interpretation. Radiation dosage and hazards as well as protection services for patient and operator are emphasized

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
314
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
8:00–9:50 a.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 08/26/24–12/09/24
1:30–4:30 p.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 08/26/24–12/09/24
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Oral Radiology and Interpretation

Course ID
134902
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1003
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

Focuses on the study of the theory of radiology, the techniques of film exposure, processing, mounting and interpretation. Radiation dosage and hazards as well as protection services for patient and operator are emphasized

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
314
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
8:00–9:50 a.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 08/26/24–12/09/24
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 08/26/24–12/09/24
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH

Capstone I

Course ID
134862
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Dandini Campus
Academic Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1002
Minimum Units (Decimal)
1.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
1.00
Description

First in a series of two capstone courses. Students will work in groups of two or three. This course will focus on the introduction to the capstone project and evaluation of scientific, evidence-based literature, and ethical research methods. Basic research design components and writing skills will be reviewed. Projects could potentially involve but are not limited to clinical research, interprofessional collaboration, public health, or education. Students will design a six-minute PowerPoint presentation on a topic of interest related to dental public health.

Class Type
In-Person Class
Status
Full
Subject Term Reference
Dental Hygiene
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
440
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Dental Hygiene - DH
Crytime Formatted
8:00–10:50 a.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 08/30/24–12/13/24
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH
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