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Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
DHYG 142 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE IV 5CR
This clinical course continues from the first year courses. Students participate
in weekly seminars integrating values, knowledge and skills learned from other
courses. Prerequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, DHYG 135, DHYG 136,
DHYG 138.
DHYG 143 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY IV 1CR
This laboratory course builds on the skills introduced in Restorative Dentistry I, II
and III. Students develop restorative dentistry skills by practicing on mannequins
in preparation for patient clinics during the fall program. Prerequisites:
DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, DHYG 135, DHYG 136, DHYG 138.
DHYG 145 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH II 2CR
In this course students concentrate on the implementation phase of their
community health projects. Students will also begin their clinical procedures
at extern rotations. Prerequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134, DHYG 135,
DHYG 136, DHYG 138.
DHYG 212 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE V 9CR
This lecture and clinical course continues from the first year courses. Students
expand their focus of practice to include more periodontally involved
patients/clients. Emphasis is given to comprehensive dental hygiene care.
Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, DHYG 218.
DHYG 213 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY V 3CR
In this course students provide restorative dentistry care to their clinical
patients/clients. In addition, students incorporate the administration of local
anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145,
DHYG 218.
DHYG 214 PRINCIPLES & ISSUES IV 2CR
This course examines concepts introduced in the first year courses. The primary
focus is on wellness in the aged and geriatric dental health. Communication
skills relating to special needs patients, assertion and group dynamics are
studied. Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, DHYG 218. Corequisites:
DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 215, DHYG 219.
DHYG 215 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH III 3CR
Students are introduced to epidemiological concepts and trends,
community health research, marketing strategies for community dental
health education and promotion, and diversity issues in dentistry.
Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145, DHYG 218 Corequisites:
DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 219.
DHYG 218 PERIODONTOLOGY II 2CR
This course builds on DHYG 118. The focus along the health/disease continuum
shifts toward basic concepts of disease at the cellular level. The study of
periodontics is broadened to include common periodontal pathologies and
their microbiological basis. Prerequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 134,
DHYG 135, DHYG 136, DHYG 138. Corequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145
DHYG 219 PATHOLOGY II 2CR
This course builds on the first year dental science courses and continues to
focus on aspects of the health/disease continuum. Topics covered include oral
and periodontal pathologies. Prerequisites: DHYG 142, DHYG 143, DHYG 145,
DHYG 218 Corequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215
DHYG 222 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE VI 10CR
This lecture and clinical course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice V.
The student demonstrates competence with various procedures. Prerequisites:
DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219. Corequisites: DHYG 223,
DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229.
DHYG 223 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY VI 3CR
This course is a continuation of Restorative Dentistry V. Students are given
opportunity to provide restorative dentistry care to clinical patients/clients,
Prerequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219.
Corequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229.
DHYG 224 PRINCIPLES & ISSUES V 2CR
Course will cover career and educational opportunities, the employment
process, licensure and continuing education requirements in Washington
and across the U.S., and the role of practice standards for quality assurance.
Prerequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219.
Corequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 225, DHYG 229.
DHYG 225 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH IV 3CR
This course is a continuation of the previous community dental health
courses. Students study global multi-cultural issues and concerns, and
continue their clinical/health promotion community internship project.
Prerequisites: DHYG 212, DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219.
Corequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224, DHYG 229.
DHYG 229 PATHOLOGY III 2CR
Disease aspects of the health/disease continuum are further explored through
the continuing study of Oral Pathology and periodontics. Advanced concepts
of immunology are presented. Case studies help students prepare for their
presentations of clinical cases in the spring quarter. Prerequisites: DHYG 212,
DHYG 213, DHYG 214, DHYG 215, DHYG 219. Corequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223,
DHYG 224, DHYG 225.
DHYG 232 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE VII 10CR
This course continues from Dental Hygiene Practice VI and gives the student
the opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills learned in previous courses.
Prerequisite: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229.
DHYG 233 RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY VII 2CR
This course provides the student with clinical opportunities to demonstrate
competence in restorative dental hygiene services including the application
of amalgam and composite restorations. Prerequisite: DHYG 222, DHYG 223,
DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229.
DHYG 234 PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES IN
DENTAL HYGIENE VI
1CR
This course continues from DHYG 224 and focuses on dental and dental hygiene
professional issues and trends. Students discuss employment issues and prepare
for job placement. Prerequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224, DHYG 225,
DHYG 229. Corequisites: DHYG 232, DHYG 233, DHYG 235, DHYG 239.
DHYG 235 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH V 1CR
Students continue providing clinical services to special populations at
various extern sites using knowledge and skills developed in previous
community dental health courses. Prerequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223,
DHYG 224, DHYG 225, DHYG 229.
DHYG 239 PATHOLOGY IV 1CR
This course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize knowledge
developed in previous dental science courses, particularly in periodontics
and oral pathology. Students present a research project and complete a
professional portfolio. Prerequisites: DHYG 222, DHYG 223, DHYG 224,
DHYG 225, DHYG 229. Corequisites: DHYG 232, DHYG 233, DHYG 234,
DHYG 235.
DHYG 240 LOCAL ANESTHESIA FOR
LICENSED DENTAL HYGIENISTS
2CR
This course is designed to fulfill the requirements of Local Anesthesia
Instruction set forth by the Washington Revised Code 18.29 for Dental
Hygienists. In this course, the student is instructed in the techniques
and usage of local anesthesia administration and nitrous oxide sedation.
Additionally, the pharmacology of the drugs administered, their interactions
with other medications, emergency procedures, and the review of anatomy
and physiology of the head and neck will be covered. Prerequisite: Graduate
from an accredited Dental Hygiene School, successful completion of the
National Board for Dental Hygienists.
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