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DH 100 Head and Neck Anatomy (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Co-requisite: DH 101and DH 102.
Head and neck anatomy is a course emphasizing the structures of
the head and neck for the dental hygiene student. The course
includes the study of the osteology, musculature, neurology,
vasculature, and lymphatics of the head and neck and the
temporomandibular joint.
DH 101 Dental Anatomy and Embryology (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Co-requisite: DH 100 and DH 102.
Dental anatomy and embryology is a course emphasizing the hard and
soft structures in the oral cavity in all stages of development.
Topics include the microscopic anatomy of the oral and perioral
structures in all stages of development, developmental
disturbances and the resulting anomalies, tooth morphology,
occlusion, eruption sequence, nomenclature, salivary glands, and
nerve and blood supply.
DH 102
Introduction to Dental Hygiene (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Co-requisite: DH 100 and DH 101.
This course reviews the elements necessary to perform dental
hygiene care in the clinical setting. Topics include infection
control techniques, oral exam and dentition, charting techniques,
medical/dental histories, medical emergencies, documentation/record
keeping techniques, basic instrumentation, HIPAA and OSHA
requirements. Students will learn instrumentation on dentiforms
and mannequins and as competencies increase, on each other.
DH 103
Dental Radiology (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 100, DH 101, and DH 102 with a grade of "C" or
better.
Co-requisite: DH 104 and DH 106.
This lecture/lab course includes principles of radiation biology,
radiation safety, techniques of exposing radiographs, machine
operation, film composition, solutions, legal requirements,
darkroom procedures, mounting radiographs, and interpretation of
radiographs.
DH 104 General and Oral Pathology (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 100 and DH 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 103, DH 105, and DH 106.
General and oral pathology teaches the dental hygiene student to
identify oral and perioral conditions that may be encountered when
treating dental patients. Topics include disturbances of
development and growth, diseases of microbial origins, injuries
and repair processes, metabolic disturbances and diseases of
specific systems.
DH 105 Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene
(S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: BS 124 and DH 102 with a grade of "C" or
better.
Co-requisite: BS 125 and DH 106.
Pharmacology emphasizes the study of therapeutic drugs used in
dentistry and drugs that are likely to be prescribed to dental
hygiene patients by their physicians. Topics will include drug
classifications, indications, contraindications, side effects,
method of administration and toxicology.
DH 106 Clinic I (Lecture and Lab)
(S)
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 100, DH 101, and DH 102 with a grade of "C" or
better.
Co-requisite: DH 103, DH 104, and DH 105.
Clinic I integrates the knowledge and skills the students have
learned in previous courses. Clinic I lecture emphasizes
scientific principles of dental hygiene practice.
DH 207 Dental Materials (F)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 101 and DH 106 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 212.
This lecture/lab course emphasizes the properties, uses and
manipulation of dental materials used in contemporary dental
practice. Laboratory exercises will include demonstration,
practice and competency evaluation in manipulation of impression
products, gypsum products and restorative materials. Students will
fabricate study models and vacuum formed trays.
DH 208 Periodontology I (F)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: DH 101, DH 103, DH 104, and DH 105 with a grade of
"C" or better.
Co-requisite: BS 216 and DH 212.
Periodontology I introduces the dental hygiene student to current
theory on the etiology of periodontal disease. Subcategories of
periodontal disease will be studied with emphasis on etiological
factors, host response, therapeutic measures for the hygienist and
preventive measures.
DH 209 Nutrition in Dentistry (S)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: BS 125, DH 102, and DH 106 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 212.
Nutrition in dentistry emphasizes the role nutrition plays in
sustaining the overall health of the human organism and as it
applies to oral health. Topics include nutritional counseling and
dietary evaluation as they relate to overall health.
DH 210 Community Health I (F)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: DH 102, DH 104, and DH 105 with a grade of "C" or
better.
Co-requisite: DH 211 and DH 212.
Community Health I teaches the dental hygiene student to plan and
implement oral hygiene education programs for specific
populations. Topics include educational principles, statistics,
demographics, scientific literature research and evaluation,
service programs and community dental health.
DH 211 Ethics and Jurisprudence (F)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: DH 102 and DH 106 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 212.
Ethics and Jurisprudence introduces the dental hygiene student to
the ethics and legal principles involved in the practice of dental
hygiene and dentistry. Students will also learn the laws and rules
regarding the practice of dental hygiene in the state of West
Virginia as set forth by the West Virginia Board of Dental
Examiners.
DH 212 Clinic II (Lecture and Lab) (F)
6 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 102 and DH 106 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 208.
Clinic II emphasizes strengthening clinical skills with particular
regard for total patient care. Particular emphasis is placed on
patients demonstrating moderate to severe periodontal disease.
The lecture component focuses on the scientific principles of dental
hygiene practice.
DH 213 Anesthesiology (S)
2 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: DH 106, DH 105, and DH 212 with a grade of "C" or
better.
Co-requisite: DH 216.
Anesthesiology introduces the dental hygiene student to the
different types of anesthesia. Topics include the pharmacology of
the different types of anesthesia, indications, contraindications,
review of anatomic landmarks, and pain management. The
laboratory portion of the course teaches to laboratory
competency the techniques for administering local anesthetic and
nitrous oxide sedation.
DH 214 Periodontology II (S)
1 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 208 and DH 209 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 212.
Periodontology II is a continuation of Periodontology I and covers
the clinical applications of accepted periodontal therapies
including surgical and non-surgical intervention. Topics include
periodontal dressings, flap surgeries, sutures, soft tissue
management, chemical plaque control, systemic medications, and
periodontal maintenance.
DH 215 Community Health II (S)
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: DH 210 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: DH 216 and SO 200.
This lecture/lab course is a continuation of Community Health I
and exposes the student to topics including, but not limited to,
epidemiology, needs, demands, and utilization concepts. The
students assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community dental
health projects in extramural venues including primary and
secondary schools, community health fairs, and public health
agencies.
DH 216 Clinic III (Lecture and Lab) (S)
7 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: All DH specific courses to-date.
Co-requisite: DH 214 and DH 215.
Clinic III is the final clinical practicum prior to graduation.
Patient treatment continues with an increasingly challenging group
of patients incorporating rotations through area nursing homes,
public health clinics, facilities of area hospitals, and selected
private practices. Students are expected to function with
increasing independence and speed. Case presentations are
presented, assessed, and evaluated.
DH 217 Interdisciplinary Studies (S)
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: All DH specific courses to-date.
Co-requisite: DH 216.
Interdisciplinary studies is a course that prepares students for
board examinations. Students review case presentations
incorporating all knowledge gained through the dental hygiene
curriculum and clinical rotations.
Last Update -
05/21/2007
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