INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND Course Descriptions

IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4301
DHYG-H 211
DHYG-H 213
DHYG-H 214
DHYG-H 215
DHYG-H 217
DHYG-H 218
DHYG-H 219
DHYG-H 221
HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY (2 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 214 or consent of instructor.
Descriptive anatomical study of the
regions of the head and neck, including
skeletal, blood, and nervous tissues.
Special emphasis on structures related to
clinical dental hygiene procedures. I
HUMAN BIOLOGY 2-FIRST YEAR (1-4 CR.)
A study of the gross and microscopic
anatomy, physiology, embryology, and
pathology of the human body. I
ORAL ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY, AND
EMBRYOLOGY (2-4 CR.)
A study of the morphology, structure, and
function of deciduous and permanent
teeth and surrounding tissues; includes
osteology of the maxilla and mandible,
with reinforcing laboratory procedures
and clinical applications; the study of the
histology and embryology of human teeth
and surrounding tissues. I
PHARMACOLOGY/THERAPEUTICS-FIRST
YEAR (2 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 213. Actions and uses of
drugs and theory of anesthetics; emphasis
on drugs used in dentistry. II
PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY-SECOND YEAR
(1-2 CR.)
Introduction to the philosophy, and
need, for preventative dentistry.
Emphasis is on concepts and skills of
self-motivation, knowledge of dental
diseases and abnormalities, application
of the principles of fluoridation, nutrition,
patient motivation, home care, and other
preventative topics. I
FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL HYGIENE (3-6 CR.)
An introduction to the concepts of the dental
hygiene profession, including the basic
didactic and laboratory/clinic practice for
the performance of dental hygiene services. I
CLINICAL PRACTICE 1 (3-5 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 218. Performance of dental
hygiene services in the clinical setting.
Included is didactic instruction, and
clinical application, of dental hygiene
procedures for providing patient care,
and an introduction to oral diagnosis. I
CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES
(1-3 CR.)
C: DHYG-H 218. This course is designed
to assist the dental hygiene student in
developing effective communication
skills as a component of the initial clinical
experience.
DHYG-H 224
DHYG-H 242
DHYG-H 250
DHYG-H 300
DHYG-H 301
DHYG-H 302
DHYG-H 303
DHYG-H 304
DHYG-H 305
ORAL HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY (1 CR.)
A study of the histology and embryology
of human teeth and surrounding tissues. I
INTRODUCTION TO DENTISTRY (1 CR.)
An overview of the specialties of dentistry
with emphasis on information the
hygienist needs in patient education. I
LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN CONTROL
(1-2 CR.)
This course addresses pain and anxiety
management for dental patients. The
indications, contraindications and
pharmacology of topical anesthesia,
local anesthesia and nitrous oxide and
onygen sedation used in dentistry will be
discussed. Local anesthesia techniques
of common infiltration injections and
mandibular block injections will be taught
to proficiency.
CLINICAL PRACTICE A–S (3 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 219. Continued performance
of dental hygiene services in the clinical
setting. Includes didactic instruction and
clinical application of dental hygiene
procedures for providing patient care.
CLINICAL PRACTICE 2 (5 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 219. Continued performance
of dental hygiene services in various
clinical settings. Included is didactic
instruction and clinical application of
dental hygiene services for providing
patient care. S
CLINICAL PRACTICE 3 (4-5 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 219. Continued performance
of dental hygiene services in various
clinical settings. Included is didactic
instruction and clinical application of
dental hygiene services for providing
patient care. II
RADIOLOGY-SECOND YEAR (1-2 CR.)
Theory of radiation production, usage,
and safety. I
ORAL PATHOLOGY-SECOND YEAR (2 CR.)
P: DHYG-H 219. Study of common
oral lesions, neoplasms, developmental
abnormalities, and acquired disorders
of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
Included are general, dental, and oral
pathological processes with emphasis on
etiology and clinical manifestations. II
RADIOLOGY CLINIC I (1-2 CR.)
Introduction to the techniques, tools, and
equipment associated with radiographic
production, including film placement,
exposure, processing, and mounting. I