2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

DH 112 Medical Assessment/Emergencies 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 100 and 101 each with a C (2.0) minimum grade,
current HCP CPR certification and admission to the Dental Hygiene
Program. Provides the opportunity to practice assessment, identification,
and dental hygiene treatment protocol of septicemic emergencies which
may occur in treating the dental patient. (15-30)
DH 114 Oral Health 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 100 and 101, each with a C (2.0) minimum grade
and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Presents theory of
the characteristics, origin, and development of fluoride, dentifrices,
mouthwashes, and deposits that affect the tooth surface. Emphasizes
toothbrushing, auxiliary aids, dental appliances, care of pre/post surgical
and oral cancer patients. (15-45)
DH 115 Clinical Techniques 5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 100 and 101 each with a C (2.0) minimum grade
and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Presents theory and
application of various periodontal instruments, plaque and stain removal
and instrument sharpening skills that are necessary for proper use in the
dental hygiene diagnostic and therapeutic services. Emphasizes proper
documentation of findings. (45-90)
DH 116 Preventive Nutrition 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 100 and 101, each with a C (2.0) minimum, grade and
admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Provides theory of foods,
essential nutrients and their effects on general health as well as oral
health. Emphasizes nutrition in dentistry for the dental hygienist in
prevention and health promotion. (45-0)
DH 118 Head and Neck Anatomy 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 100 and 101, each with a C (2.0) minimum grade and
admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Presents anatomy of the
human head and neck and surrounding structures. Emphasizes basic
anatomical terminology, landmarks, and a complete description of the
skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, vascular, and innervation systems. (30-45)
DH 120 Periodontics I 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, and 118 each with a C
(2.0) minimum grade. Provides the opportunity to study the biology of
the periodontium, etiology, epidemiology, pathology, and treatment of
periodontal diseases. (45-0)
DH 121 Dental Hygiene Seminar I 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 110, DH 111, DH 112, DH 114, DH 115, DH 116, and
DH 118 each with a C (2.0) minimum grade. Introduces fundamentals of
treatment planning, recall systems, documentation, patient management,
and communication with diverse patient populations. (30-0)
DH 122 Oral Histology and Embryology 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, and 118 each with a C (2.0)
minimum grade. Provides theory of the embryological development
of the oral cavity and identification and classifications of normal and
abnormal conditions of the oral cavity and supporting structures.
Includes microscopic study of the histology of the human dentition and
the surrounding supporting structures. (45-0)
DH 123 Dental Radiography 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, and 118 each with a C
(2.0) minimum grade. Presents theory of characteristics of radiation,
components and functions of x-ray equipment, x-ray production,
radiation biology and safety as well as processing and technical errors.
(30-0)
DH 123L Dental Radiography Lab 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DH 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, and 118 each with a C (2.0)
minimum grade. Introduces the techniques of exposing, processing, and
mounting dental radiographs, as well as radiographic interpretation.
(0-45)
DH 124 Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 110, DH 111, DH 112, DH 114, DH 115, DH 116, and
DH 118 each with a C (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in
DH 120, DH 121, DH 122, DH 123, DH 123L, DH 125, and LW 206A.
Provides introduction to drugs and anesthetic agents commonly used
in the dental practice. Includes origin, physical and chemical properties,
methods of administration, and biological effects on the various body
systems. (30-0)
DH 125 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 110, DH 111, DH 112, DH 114, DH 115, DH 116, and
DH 118 (each with a minimum “C” grade). Concurrent enrollment in
DH 120, DH 121, DH 122, DH 123, DH 123L, DH 124, and LW 206A.
Provides the opportunity to implement basic treatment skills with clinic
patients. (15-120)
DH 130 Management of Dental Pain and
Anxiety in the Dental Office
3 Sem Hrs
Prequisities: DH 120, DH 121, DH 122, DH 123, DH 123L, DH 125, and
LW 206A with a mininum “C”(2.0) grade in each. Concurrent enrollment
in DH 131, DH 135, LW 206B, and continued enrollment in DH 124.
Provides the knowledge and practice to administer local anesthesia and
nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation in a safe and effective manner. Provides
the opportunity to perform various local anesthetic injection techniques
and administer nitrous oxide and oxygen to achieve conscious sedation
at a clinical level of competency. (30-30)
DH 131 Dental Hygiene Seminar II 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: DH 120, DH 121, DH 122, DH 123, DH 123L, DH 125, and
LW 206A each with a C (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment
in DH 130, DH 135, LW 206B, and continued enrollment in DH 124.
Emphasizes the study of techniques and philosophies of treating patients
with special needs. (15-0)
DH 135 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 120, DH 121, DH 122, DH 123, DH 123L, DH 125, and
LW 206A, each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment
in DH 130, DH 131, LWA 206B, and continued enrollment in DH 124.
Provides the opportunity to practice and increase the students’ proficiency
skill levels from previous Dental Hygiene courses. (7.5-90)
DH 210W Periodontics II 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 130, DH 131, DH 135, and LW 206B, each with a “C”
(2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in DH 213, DH 214W, DH
215, DH 216W, and DH 219. Provides the opportunity for assessment,
documentation, and treatment with pain management of the periodontal
patient and to demonstrate ultrasonic scaling, root debridement, planing,
and irrigation. (15-45)
DH 213 Oral Pathology 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 130, DH 131, DH 135 and LW 206B each with a “C”
(2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in DH 210, DH 214, DH
215, DH 216 and DH 219. Introduces the process, identification, and
classification of oral diseases. Emphasizes the prevention of the diseases
with the scope of responsibility and practice of the dental hygienist. (45-0)
DH 214W Dental Materials 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 130, DH 131, DH 135 and LWA 206B each with a “C”
(2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in DH 210, DH 213, DH
215, DH 216 and DH 219.Presents theory and clinical application related
to properties and manipulation of dental materials and devices used in
dental procedures. (45-45)
DH 215 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 6 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: DH 130, DH 131, DH 135, and LWA 206B, each with a
“C” (2.0) minimum grade. Concurrent enrollment in DH 210, DH 213,
DH 214, DH 216, and DH 219. Provides the opportunity to practice and
increase the students’ proficiency skill levels of advanced instruments
from previous Dental Hygiene courses. (15-180)
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