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Dental Hygiene
  

  • DEHY 110 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene

    6 CR
    This course is designed to prepare students for the clinical practice of dental hygiene. It is a combination of a dental hygiene theory class and an instrumentation lab. In theory class, students are introduced to the dental hygiene process of care. They begin to learn the educational, preventive, and therapeutic skills associated with providing dental hygiene services. Students begin to develop the techniques and skills necessary for patient care by participating in instrumentation labs and working on student partners while under the supervision of clinical instructors. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for all other dental hygiene courses. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Display professional and ethical behavior during all clinical procedures.
    2. Exhibit sensitivity to the diversity of people.
    3. Select proper personal protective equipment for use during client/patient treatment.
    4. Prepare the treatment area using proper aseptic technique.
    5. Take complete health (medical and dental) history on patient/client.
    6. Take patient/client vital signs.
    7. Protect patient/client privacy during all aspects of care.
    8. Apply the information from the health history to provide optimum and safe treatment of the client/patient.
    9. Use appropriate resources to gain further knowledge regarding the patient /client’s health history.
    10. Prepare to activate the medical emergency response system correctly.
    11. Use ergonomic principles to maximize safety, visibility and comfort for both client and dental health care providers.
    12. Conduct a thorough assessment of patient/client intra- and extra-oral conditions, using visual and tactile techniques.
    13. Utilize appropriate dental terminology verbally and written.
    14. Practice writing dental hygiene diagnoses for clients/patients using case studies.
    15. Prepare dental hygiene care plans for clients/patients using case studies.
    16. Demonstrate oral hygiene practices and devices to maintain oral health.
    17. Explain the dental disease processes at the correct level of understanding for client/patient.
    18. Activate manual instruments safely and efficiently to evaluate oral structures and remove hard accretions from the teeth.
    19. Perform plaque removal on client/patient safely and efficiently with both manual and motor instruments.
    20. Evaluate the thoroughness of accretion and plaque removal immediately after procedures.
    21. Use the appropriate procedures for cleaning a fixed or removable dental appliance.
    22. Select and correctly apply appropriate fluoride treatment for the client/patient.
    23. Modify patient/client records as a result of treatment, both paper and electronic, in an informative and legal manner.
    24. Accept responsibility for providing an aseptic and safe environment for the next client/patient.
    25. Accept responsibility for providing an aseptic and safe environment for other dental health care providers.
    26. Activate the dental injury procedure when a patient/client or dental health care provider becomes injured.
  

  • DEHY 112 - Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice

    2 CR
    This is a course designed for students within the Dental Hygiene Program. The primary focus of this course is on common dental office emergencies as they relate to the treatment of patients. This course includes laboratory time in which students develop skills required to effectively treat medical emergencies. Topics covered within the lab and lectures include assessment, vital signs, CPR, emergency action principles, oxygen therapy, medical/legal ramifications of treatment, medical emergencies, and physiology of emergencies. Students will receive a certificate from the American Heart Association in Heartsaver for Health Care Providers (CPR and AED). Special Note: Students must successfully complete this course in the first semester of the Dental Hygiene Program. Successful completion of this course is required prior to enrollment in all clinical dental hygiene courses. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. The student will demonstrate emergency medical care for a patient.
    2. The student will be able to help design an office emergency medical response team.
    3. The student will be able to assess a patient and determine the level of risk for this patient.
    4. The student will be able to select the most appropriate method of caring for the medical emergency patient.
    5. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of human body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems.
  

  • DEHY 114 - Oral Anatomy

    3 CR
    This course is a combination of class and lab. During class students study head and neck anatomy, including muscles, nerves, bones, and tooth anatomy. In the lab component and using mannequins, students begin to acquire skills in tooth identification, eruption patterns, and occlusion. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply knowledge of the head and neck and tooth morphology to correctly assess healthy versus not normal state during an examination of the patient’s head, neck, oral cavity, TMJ, and occlusion.
    2. Diagram the permanent teeth, structures of the oral cavity, and head/neck region.
    3. Predict eruption dates of the primary and permanent teeth.
    4. Apply anatomical knowledge in the study and practice of dental hygiene instrumentation and pain control procedures.
    5. Use knowledge of tooth structure and function to predict disease risks.
    6. Explain the mechanism of TMJ function and problems that occur related to occlusion.
    7. Use appropriate terminology in writing and speaking with other dental health care providers.
    8. Compare the primary dentition with the secondary dentition.
    9. Diagram the major branches of the blood and lymphatic systems that supply the head and neck.
  

  • DEHY 120 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 1

    3 CR
    This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory and clinical practice. During theory class, the emphasis is placed on disease prevention and health promotion strategies. The course project includes designing a behavior modification plan, implementation of that plan and a written research component. Studies include cardiology, the use of antimicrobials and chemotherapeutic agents, as well as tobacco cessation programs. In the clinical aspect of the course, the student gains experience in the implementation of preventative and educational techniques through requirements in treating adult and child patients. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and CPR certification required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 110 , DEHY 112 , and DEHY 114  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Use knowledge of motivation and behavior modification theory to change human behavior.
    2. Apply knowledge of tobacco use and cessation to assist clinical patients in their needs to quit tobacco use.
    3. Apply concepts of behavior modification theory to assist a patient in complying with their caries control regimen.
    4. Assess caries risk for a patient using all forms of assessment data including a saliva test kit.
    5. Explore with patients the most effective means for the prevention and treatment of dental caries for their customized treatment plan.
    6. Assess the need for topical fluoride therapy and make recommendations for patient self-applied treatment as well as plan for professional topical modalities.
    7. Use pulp vitality testing to provide assessment data on a patient.
    8. Integrate knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents into patient education recommendations for home care products and irrigation devices.
    9. Use chemotherapeutic agents and irrigation on patients to promote periodontal health.
    10. Integrate the concepts and procedures learned in all previous clinical dental hygiene courses into the current clinical experience.
    11. Demonstrate a professional demeanor while in the clinical setting, according to the program guidelines and outlined in the DEHY 110 course.
    12. Accept responsibility to ensure complete treatment of nonsurgical periodontal therapy, and provide accurate record entries for the future care of patients.
    13. Coordinate further services for the patient by accurate record-keeping and using appropriate forms.
    14. Manage time effectively during patient appointments to maintain quality care for the patient while maximizing efficiency.
    15. Maintain the highest standards for clinical and laboratory sterile/aseptic technique as learned in previous clinical courses.
    16. Meet the objectives for the clinical assistant rotation.
  

  • DEHY 121 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 2

    2 CR
    This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory classroom and clinical practice. In the theory class, students continue to refine their knowledge of the dental hygiene process of care by beginning to develop treatment plans for periodontally involved patients. During instrumentation labs and using mannequins, students are introduced to advanced instrumentation techniques specifically for providing non-surgical periodontal therapies. Students then implement these treatment plans and advanced techniques with their patients in the clinical setting under the supervision of clinical instructors. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Select 1 course from DEHY 111 or DEHY 120  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Select the correct patient for advanced instrumentation procedures.
    2. Use correct indications and contraindications in selecting patients for various advanced instrumentation procedures.
    3. Explain the benefits of advanced instrumentation procedures in the treatment plan for an adult patient with various stages of periodontal disease.
    4. Apply various strategies for instrumentation of difficult root morphology and exploring on the periodontal patient.
    5. Complete skills assessments for each new procedure taught using a manikin and student partner.
    6. Write a comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plan for patients with periodontal disease including any type of advanced instrumentation skills required.
    7. Implement advanced instrumentation procedures following the written treatment plan and provide patient education for periodontal patients.
    8. Demonstrate a professional demeanor while in the clinical setting, according to the program guidelines.
    9. Follow up with all patients to complete treatment and make correct entries into the patient record.
    10. Manage time effectively during patient appointments to maintain quality care for the patient while maximizing efficiency.
    11. Maintain the highest standards for clinical and laboratory sterile/aseptic technique as learned in previous clinical courses.
    12. Correspond to the patient’s dentist of record using the appropriate forms, and need for further services.
  

  • DEHY 123 - Radiology

    3 CR
    This course includes the study of radiography theory and the techniques of exposing, processing, and mounting radiographs. Students also acquire the interpretation skills needed to utilize radiographs successfully during patient care. Emphasis is placed on legal, ethical and safety practices using the ALARA principle. In the lab portion, students learn safety, waste management and quality assurance techniques, as well as intraoral and extraoral imaging techniques with multiple film holding devices. Students complete several practice image series on DXTTR mannequins, including the full mouth, vertical bitewing, and special patient techniques. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 110  and DEHY 114  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply knowledge of basic radiologic science in all areas of producing quality radiographic images.
    2. Communicate radiological health principles in the education of patients or their guardians.
    3. Practice radiological health protection and safety measures that are required by legal and ethical considerations.
    4. Integrate knowledge of dental anatomy and dental disease in the process of producing quality radiographic images.
    5. Manage patient care in the process of producing radiographic images in a way that maximizes safety and comfort and maintains quality.
    6. Manage time during the process of producing radiographic images so as not to compromise safety or quality and yet maximize efficiency.
    7. Assess patient needs for various types of radiographic procedures.
    8. Use the dental hygiene diagnosis to determine the type of radiographic procedure.
    9. Plan the radiographic procedure necessary for a patient in the correct order of treatment and using the correct equipment.
    10. Expose radiographic projections which are commonly used in dentistry, using both film and filmless systems.
    11. Process radiographic projections in the film system.
    12. Mount or digitally display patient radiographs.
    13. Evaluate and interpret radiographic images produced using both film and filmless systems.
    14. Produce films or digital images with density, definition, contrast, and other attributes such that they are of significant diagnostic value to the dental health team. 
  

  • DEHY 130 - Community Dentistry 1

    1 CR
    This course provides first-year students with an introduction to dentistry, dental hygiene, and the role of the dental team and the health care delivery systems within the community. Students are exposed to concepts in ethics and professionalism and will keep an ethics journal. Additionally, students are introduced to basic research methodologies that will facilitate the learning process used in the Dental Hygiene Program. Students will identify a target population for a community health project that will be completed in Community Dentistry 2. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Summarize the history of the dental hygiene profession and the preventive movement.
    2. Summarize the roles of the dental hygienist.
    3. Compare public health care with private health care.
    4. Incorporate the ADHA code of ethics into a weekly journal.
    5. Identify characteristics of the dental care delivery system in the U. S.
    6. Recognize the importance of following the ADHA code of ethics.
    7. Identify various payment structures for dental health care and the ethical implications of each.
    8. Examine the effects that barrier to care has on the dental health of the U.S. population.
    9. Explain why cultural competence is important in the provision of dental health care.
    10. Create literature on the unique characteristics of your selected target population.
    11. Critique a scientific article using the criteria discussed in class.
  

  • DEHY 135 - Dental Materials

    2 CR
    This course is a combination of classroom and lab instruction. During class, students learn about the physical properties of dental materials and how these materials relate to the dental specialties. In the lab students gain experience in the manipulation and preparation of those dental materials commonly used in dental practice. Students also develop the skills to provide the following dental hygiene services: taking impressions, making study models, fabricating athletic mouth protectors, placing sealants, placing fluoride varnishes, placing and removing periodontal dressings, placing rubber dams, polishing and contouring restorations. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 114  and DEHY 120  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply the principles of ethics and professionalism to clinical situations and cases involving the use and application of dental materials.
    2. Perform procedures in laboratory and clinical situations using dental materials in an effective, safe, and timely manner.
    3. Relate knowledge of dental materials to specific areas of dentistry and dental hygiene procedures in which those materials are used.
    4. Evaluate their performance, in the lab and clinical manipulation of dental materials, in order to address perceived deficiencies.
    5. Use ADPIE effectively in the clinical application of dental materials.
    6. Relate knowledge of dental materials to the various dental specialties.
  

  • DEHY 143 - Histology

    2 CR
    This course is a study of the origin and structure of tissues. Emphasis is placed on the histology and embryology of the teeth, face, and oral cavity. The histological origins of healthy and diseased tissues will be related to clinical assessments of dental patients. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 120  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Link each main tissue type in the human body with its embryonic origin.
    2. Link prenatal histological disturbances with resulting developmental disturbances.
    3. Construct a timeline illustrating the stages of embryonic development of the face, tongue, and palate.
    4. Summarize the stages of tooth development.
    5. Identify developmental disturbances in tooth development that result in abnormal tooth structure.
    6. Summarize the stages of tooth eruption.
    7. Classify tissues based on origin and structural components.
    8. Integrate concepts of basic histology into the specific histology of the orofacial region and related pathology that may occur.
    9. Characterize each of the different types of epithelium associated with each type of oral mucosa.
    10. Examine the composition of oral mucous membranes, gingiva and junctional epithelium.
    11. Analyze the composition of enamel, dentin, and pulp.
    12. Examine the composition of the periodontium.
  

  • DEHY 222 - Oral Pathology

    2 CR
    This course provides fundamental instruction of the general pathological processes of inflammation and repair, immune response, neoplasia, developmental disturbances and systemic disease. Particular focus is on the etiology and clinical manifestations of the pathology of the head and neck region. The course uses case studies to assist in identifying clinical entities and recognizing the relevance of findings to dental hygiene treatment planning. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing the program.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 121 , DEHY 123 , and DEHY 143  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate any oral lesion using appropriate scientific terminology.
    2. Explain the nature of the inflammatory response and the various responses a cell may undertake when subjected to injury.
    3. Summarize the immune response and how it relates to dentistry.
    4. Compare the disturbances of cell growth and neoplasia.
    5. Assess the important systemic diseases and how they affect the oral cavity and treatment of the dental patient.
    6. Explain the genetic component of conditions affecting the oral cavity.
    7. Compare the infectious process of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases.
    8. Explain the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis of oral anomalies and diseases.
    9. Summarize histological, radiographic, clinical signs and symptoms for the pathology of the head and neck.
    10. Determine the significance of an oral lesion to the patient’s health and help determine the need for referral upon collaboration with the dentist.
  

  • DEHY 232 - Community Dentistry 2

    2 CR
    This course is a continuation of DEHY 130 - Community Dentistry 1  with more emphasis on community oral health education, epidemiology, and disease prevention. This course is designed to prepare students to meet specific oral health needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach that is designed to meet the needs of individual patients. Students will complete a community health project identified in DEHY 130 - Community Dentistry 1  that will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a program for a target population. Students will also learn the basic principles of biostatistics and research design. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 240  with at least a grade of C.
    General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - Applied Core
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify the legal functions of a dental hygienist in Michigan.
    2. Explain the scope, purpose, and authority of state dental practice acts.
    3. Apply principles of jurisprudence to hypothetical situations in the practice of dental hygiene.
    4. Analyze hypothetical situations in the practice of dental hygiene and use the principles of ethics to determine a course of action.
    5. Calculate measures of central tendency and variability.
    6. Interpret selected bio-statistical applications as they appear in the scientific literature.
    7. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a community based oral health program.
    8. Identify school-based programs that effectively promote oral health.
    9. Summarize the concepts of dental health education.
    10. Compare the effectiveness and practicality of preventive measures when applied to community-based dental programs.
    11. Examine the effects of the host, agent, and environment on disease prevalence.
    12. Determine the epidemiological patterns of oral diseases and the indices used to measure them.
    13. Compare the different types of epidemiological studies.
  

  • DEHY 233 - Nutrition

    2 CR
    This course is a study in the science of nutrition principles and their application. Students will learn about the important role that nutrients play in maintaining general and oral health. Using strategies for disease prevention and health promotion, students will begin to develop and implement the skills needed to improve their own diet and to provide dietary counseling for patients. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: (1) Select one course from CHEM 100  or CHEM 110  with at least a grade of C (AND) (2) Take DEHY 121  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify nutrition standards and guidelines.
    2. Analyze food labels.
    3. Analyze your own diet using Diet Analysis Plus software.
    4. Examine the role of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in a healthy diet.
    5. Correlate each vitamin and mineral with its purpose and food source.
    6. Identify the causes of energy imbalance and associated health risks.
    7. Examine the ways that nutrients affect the health of the teeth and periodontium.
    8. Demonstrate the principles of diet screening and assessment relating to caries risk.
    9. Determine how nutrient needs change throughout the life cycle.
    10. Select a disease related to diet and lifestyle, and research what lifestyle changes can be made to prevent or minimize the disease.
  

  • DEHY 235 - Dental Pharmacology

    2 CR
    This course provides general knowledge of the fundamental concepts of drugs commonly used in dentistry and drugs commonly prescribed for systemic illnesses, and relates this information to the successful practice of clinical dental hygiene. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.

    Requisites: Take DEHY 121  with a grade of C or better.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify schedules of drugs and explain their significance to dental treatment.
    2. Describe and differentiate between labeled and off labeled use of drugs.
    3. Explain the steps in pharmacokinetics (ADME).
    4. Discuss routes of drug administration.
    5. Identify indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of medications.                        
    6. Compare and contrast autonomic drug classes.                                                                     
    7. Discuss classifications of analgesic agents, including their indication for use and potential for adverse effects.
    8. Describe the drugs used for local and general anesthesia, including their mechanism of action and pharmacokinetics.      
    9. Differentiate the drugs used to treat infections (antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals).
    10. Identify patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis and recommended drug regimens.
    11. Identify drugs used to treat systemic illnesses and describe how their use may alter dental treatment.
    12. Identify drugs in dental emergency kits and their indications for use.
    13. Develop a risk assessment for dental hygiene patients based upon their list of medications.
  

  • DEHY 240 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 3

    5.5 CR
    This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory and clinical practice. In the lecture part of the class, the emphasis is placed on the dental health care of special needs patients. Emphasis is placed on the need for integration of these preventative education techniques into the dental hygiene treatment plan for special needs. Students participate in active learning by completing case studies, which include written treatment plans for special needs patients. During the clinical sessions, students utilize their knowledge in developing and implementing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plans, including taking radiographs using appropriate patient selection criteria. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 121  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Relate knowledge of the dental hygiene treatment and preventive education concepts to the dental hygiene treatment plan for patients with various special needs.
    2. Perform the dental hygiene process of care for all clinical patients including those with special needs.
    3. Explain to patient home care recommendations as a result of clinical oral findings.
    4. Use behavior modification techniques to help patients implement preventive oral health habits.
    5. Demonstrate the skills required in the delivery of preventive education including sensitivity in dealing with a diverse patient population.
    6. Use correct skills required for the performance of the dental hygiene process of care.
    7. Integrate principles from previous clinical dental hygiene courses and oral anatomy into the delivery of dental hygiene care.
    8. Perform patient services in a professional and ethical manner.
  

  • DEHY 241 - Dental Hygiene Clinic 4

    5.5 CR
    This course is a combination of dental hygiene theory and clinical practice. In theory class, the emphasis is placed on the continuation of managing special needs patients in the dental practice setting. The focus is on case-based learning. During clinical practice sessions, students continue to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services to all their patients. Students also learn the techniques needed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide conscious sedation on student partners during a laboratory portion of this course. Once the students demonstrate competency in the lab setting, they are able to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide conscious sedation on appropriate patients in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of clinical instructors and supervising dentists. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 240  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Apply knowledge of systemic disease processes to the process of dental hygiene care.
    2. Relate knowledge of dental hygiene treatment and preventive education concepts to the dental hygiene treatment plan for patients with various special needs.
    3. Use correct skills to perform the dental hygiene process of care for all clinical patients including those with special needs.
    4. Explain to the patient with special needs, and or their caretaker, specific home care recommendations related to his/her specific systemic condition and clinical oral findings.
    5. Use behavior modification techniques to help patients implement preventive oral health habits.
    6. Demonstrate the skills required in the delivery of preventive education including sensitivity in dealing with a diverse patient population.
    7. Integrate principles from previous clinical dental hygiene courses into the delivery of dental hygiene care.
    8. Perform patient services in a professional and ethical manner.
    9. Demonstrate a professional demeanor while in the clinical setting, according to the program guidelines.
    10. Apply principles of service, leadership and teamwork to the practice of dental hygiene.
    11. Follow up with all patients to complete treatment and make correct entries into the patient record.
    12. Manage time effectively during patient appointments to maintain quality care for the patient while maximizing efficiency.
    13. Maintain the highest standards for clinical and laboratory sterile/aseptic technique.
    14. Correspond to the patient’s dentist of record about treatment and the need for further dental services.
    15. Employ personal marketing tools to obtain and maintain employment as a dental hygienist.
    16. Apply the dental hygiene process of care to achieve competency as an entry-level dental hygienist, in preparation to enter the U.S. dental healthcare workforce.
  

  • DEHY 242 - Periodontics

    2 CR
    This course examines the etiology, systemic contributing factors, and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Particular attention is given to differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and the roles of the dental hygienist in treating periodontal diseases. Students continue with their understanding of non-surgical periodontal therapies and the use of specific chemotherapeutic and anti-microbial agents. Students also study osseous defects, dental implants, and periodontal maintenance therapies. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program.

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take DEHY 121  and DEHY 143  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Assess the tissues of the periodontium in health.
    2. Explain the relationship between the etiology of periodontal diseases and behavioral and systemic patient factors.
    3. Analyze clinical and radiographic findings to attain an accurate dental hygiene diagnosis.
    4. Classify periodontal conditions and procedures according to AAP guidelines.
    5. Create comprehensive treatment plans that address the periodontal needs of patients.
    6. Evaluate the roles of the dental hygienist in evaluating and treating periodontal disease.
    7. Develop an appreciation of the historical development of periodontology.
    8. Appreciate the clinical and historical manifestations of the various forms of inflammatory periodontal disease.
    9. Gain an appreciation of the various forms of and indications for periodontal surgery.
    10. Learn how dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth.
    11. Compare and contrast laser periodontal therapy to traditional therapy.
    12. Analyze the host interactions with the bacteria of periodontal disease.
  

  • DEHY 244 - Pain Control

    2 CR
    This course is a combination of classroom and lab that studies the physiology of pain and strategies for pain control. Students learn pharmacological, topical, inhalation and local pain control methods. Additionally, students are instructed in the management of medical emergencies related to the administration of pain control agents. Students learn the techniques needed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide conscious sedation. Students receive laboratory and clinical practice in these techniques in DEHY 241 , offered concurrently. Lab Fee

    Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
    Requisites: Take  DEHY 235  and DEHY 240  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain the importance of adequate pain control as a prelude to providing quality dental hygiene care.
    2. Describe the concepts of the origin of pain, pain perception, pain reaction, and pain threshold.
    3. Summarize the non-pharmacologic methods of controlling pain and anxiety.
    4. Evaluate the mental and physical status of individual patients to determine the indication for the use of local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.
    5. Explain the physiology of the peripheral nervous system and the effect of local anesthetic on neurotransmission.
    6. Summarize the pharmacology of the commonly used local anesthetic agents and vasoconstrictors.
    7. Describe the neuroanatomy of the trigeminal nerve.
    8. Summarize the local and systemic complications that may arise from the administration of local anesthesia and recommend management avenues for these complications.
    9. Differentiate between the various components of the armamentarium for local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation and clarify the purpose of each component.
    10. Describe the anatomical landmarks on a patient for the following injections: supraperiosteal, anterior superior alveolar nerve block, infraorbital nerve block, middle superior alveolar nerve block, posterior superior alveolar nerve block, greater palatine nerve block, nasopalatine nerve block, inferior alveolar nerve block, lingual nerve block, buccal nerve block, mental nerve block, Gow Gates nerve block and Akinosi nerve block.
    11. Determine the nerve, teeth and soft tissue areas that are anesthetized with each of the preceding injection techniques.
    12. Perform the following injection techniques to clinical competency: supraperiosteal infiltration, anterior, middle and posterior superior alveolar nerve block, inferior alveolar nerve block, mental nerve block, buccal nerve block, greater palatine and nasopalatine nerve block and lingual nerve infiltration.
    13. Compare and contrast the risks and benefits of using nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia for dental hygiene treatment.
    14. Advise a patient of the signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.
    15. Interpret adverse reactions and emergencies related to nitrous oxide administration and determine the proper management techniques.
    16. Summarize the physiology and pharmacology of nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.
    17. Acquire competency in the effective administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia to the appropriate levels and return patients to pre-operative levels.
    18. Articulate pre- and post-operative patient instructions for the use of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.
    19. Summarize the environmental and safety hazards associated with the use of nitrous oxide.
 

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