Dental hygiene
DENHY-120 Introduction to Dental Hygiene: Theory, Process of Care and Practice 1 unit LR • 18 hours lecture per term • Prerequisite: BIOSC 146 and DENHY 101 or equivalent
An introduction to the evolving profession of dental hygiene, the conceptual framework for dental hygiene and the dental hygiene process for the promotion of oral health and wellness. The course will focus on the dental hygiene human needs conceptual model and its application to the dental hygiene process of care. While all eight human needs related to dental hygiene care will be addressed, special focus will be given to assessment of the human needs for integrity of the skin and mucous membrane and a biologically sound and functional dentition. In addition, dental hygiene diagnosis and identification of dental hygiene interventions will be included. CSU
DENHY-121 Introduction to Comprehensive Clinical Dental Hygiene Care 5 units LR • 54 hours lecture/108 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 or equivalent • Note: TB clearance and medical exam
Introduction to the dental hygiene process, technical skills and procedures used in the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Clinical competency development will focus on client assessments, dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, case presentation and implementation of instrumentation techniques for providing prevention-oriented and therapeutic dental hygiene care. Post treatment evaluation is also emphasized. CSU
DENHY-122 Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 units LR • 48 hours lecture/126 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 or equivalent • Note: Current certificate in CPR required
Application of the dental hygiene process of care guided by the human needs conceptual model to promote oral health and wellness. The course includes laboratory and clinical experiences in client assessments, problem identification (dental hygiene diagnosis), dental hygiene care planning, case presentation and implementation of dental hygiene care (preventive and therapeutic procedures, oral health education). Evaluation of dental hygiene care/oral health goals attainment is also emphasized as an essential component of the dental hygiene process. This course has an emphasis on case study development in relationship to client care needs and treatment planning. CSU
DENHY-124 Fundamentals of Radiology for the Dental Hygienist 2 units LR • 18 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 and CHEM 108 or equivalent
The study of radiology includes principles of radiation physics, biology, radiation safety, imaging theory, analysis of radiographs and quality assurance. The course focuses on application of the principles of radiology for assessment of the teeth and surrounding structures as an integral component of dental hygiene care and for use in collaborating with other dental professionals to ensure comprehensive oral health care. Contemporary alternative imaging modalities will also be discussed. The laboratory component includes development of values, attitudes and skills to produce radiographs of the highest technical quality with minimum client and operator exposure. CSU
DENHY-125 Head and Neck Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology 4 units LR • 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 and BIOSC 120 or equivalent
A course concerned with the functions of the head and neck, with special attention being given to the oral cavity. Included is the general micro-anatomy of the tissue and the embryological development of the head and neck. CSU
DENHY-126 Dental Morphology 2 units LR • 36 hours lecture per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 or equivalent
The study of the structures and forms of the human dentition through combined lecture and laboratory experience. Aspects related to dental hygiene care such as root morphology, restorative charting, occlusion and dental anomalies are emphasized. CSU
DENHY-127 Infection Control: Theory, Practice and Communication
DENHY-123 Oral Health Care Education
2 units LR • 36 hours lecture per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 or equivalent
2 units LR • 36 hours lecture per term • Prerequisite: DENHY 101 and NUTRI 160 or equivalent
This course is designed to introduce the principles, theory, and practice of oral hygiene care. The focus is to develop educational techniques and technical skills that can be used Diablo Valley College
to assist individuals and groups in becoming integrally involved in their dental/oral care. This course will also focus on gaining information and the application of information related to oral health care to help the student make informed decisions regarding oral health promotion and disease prevention. Personal mechanical removal of bacterial plaque through the use of toothbrushes and other oral physiotherapy aids is introduced. Case studies will be used to enhance the learning experience (i.e. critical thinking and problem solving skills). CSU
Presents epidemiology and biomedical information regarding infectious diseases, such as hepatitis, herpes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired
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