Dental Hygiene Program Page 2007-2008

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PREREQUISITE COURSE WORK

Upon entry into the program, the student begins intense study of advanced sciences. Background in general education/related instruction and the basic sciences is essential to prepare the student to succeed in the dental hygiene curriculum.

Therefore, applicants are required to complete designated pre-dental hygiene course requirements no later than the end of Summer Quarter the year of application. Information on these courses is provided in the Dental Hygiene Program brochure. Applicants must obtain the brochure from the Program Information link on this website for the year they are applying.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/
RELATED INSTRUCTION
Quantitative Reasoning
See list of approved courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Multicultural Education
See list of approved courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Human Relations
BusAd 112 Essentials of Human Relations (2) –or–
BusAd 110 Human Relations (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Eng 101 Composition and Expository Prose . . . . . . . . .5
BioSc 201 Principles of Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chem 101 Basic General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PE 292 First Aid and Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chem 220 Basic Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry . . . . . . 5
BioSc 210 Human Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BioSc 211 Human Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
BioSc 215 Topics in Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
NDF 110 Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SpCmu 101 Basic Speech Communication –or–
SpCmu 220 Introduction to Public Speaking . . . . . . . . 5
Psych 100 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

APPLICATION TO PROGRAM

The Dental Hygiene Program receives more applications each year than there are available student spaces. It is therefore necessary to employ strict admissions requirements and selection procedures so that those applicants who are deemed best qualified to succeed in the Dental Hygiene Program and the dental hygiene profession may be selected.

It is important for every applicant (new or re- applying) to obtain an updated copy of the Dental Hygiene Program brochure from the Dental Hygiene Program during the Fall Quarter prior to beginning the application process. Since class selection procedures are subject to change, this will ensure that the applicant receives accurate information about required procedures, documents and deadlines. It is the applicant’s responsibility to seek current admissions information and to see that his or her file is complete and up-to-date. Advanced planning and early submission of materials are strongly encouraged.

REQUIREMENTS AFTER ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM

1. Complete physical examination, including eye examination
2. Tuberculin skin test
3. Record of current immunizations (tetanus, diphtheria, rubella, polio, measles, hepatitis B and mumps)

Students selected for the program will be required to purchase approved personal protective equipment, a “student issue” of supplies and instruments, and malpractice insurance. Students seeking further information about program costs should contact the Dental Hygiene Program at (206) 546-4711. Financial aid may be available through the college. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (206) 546-4762 for information.

OUTCOMES

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

1. Examine patients using appropriate screening procedures.
2. Expose and develop radiographs.
3. Remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from teeth.
4. Teach patients how to maintain healthy teeth and gums through proper oral hygiene.
5. Counsel patients concerning the role of good nutrition in oral health maintenance.
6. Apply cavity preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants.
7. Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study models used in the evaluation of treatment options.
8. Place and finish dental restorations (fillings.)
9. Administer local anesthetic injections and nitrous oxide sedation.

A A A S D E G R E E E
FIRST YEAR
Fall Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 100 Head & Neck Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 101 Histology/Embryology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DH 102 General Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 110 Dental Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .2
DH 150 Clinical Dental Hygiene Lab . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DH 151 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals I . . . . . . . . . . .5
DH 152 Procedures Seminar I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Winter Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 111 Dental Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DH 112 Anatomy & Morphology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 131 Medical Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 132 Pain Control I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .3
DH 160 Clinical Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DH 161 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals II . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 162 Procedures Seminar II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DH 190 Patient Records I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Spring Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 103 Periodontology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 114 Oral Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 130 Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DH 140 Restorative Dentistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DH 170 Clinical Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DH 171 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals III . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 172 Procedures Seminar III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 191 Patient Records II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Summer Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 104 Periodontology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 120 Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DH 121 Ethics & Jurisprudence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DH 141 Restorative Dentistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 180 Clinical Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DH 181 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals IV . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 182 Procedures Seminar IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
SECOND YEAR
Fall Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 183 Dental Gerontology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 204 Periodontology III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 230 Special Needs Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 240 Restorative Dentistry III . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DH 241 Restorative Preclinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
DH 250 Clinical Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
DH 251 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals V . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 252 Procedures Seminar V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 290 Patient Records III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Winter Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 220 Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 242 Restorative Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 232 Pain Control II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 260 Clinical Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
DH 261 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals VI . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 262 Procedures Seminar VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 263 Extramural Clinic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DH 291 Patient Records IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Spring Quarter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cr.
DH 221 Community Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DH 222 Professional Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DH 244 Restorative Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DH 270 Clinical Dental Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
DH 271 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals VII . . . . . . . . . .2
DH 272 Procedures Seminar VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 273 Extramural Clinic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DH 292 Patient Records V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Total Credits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

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