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2020-2021 CatalogDENTAL HYGIENE (AAS)DENT-120 Oral Radiography3Credits12Semester 3Associate of Applied ScienceCareer-Technical ProgramInterest Areas:HealthcareThe Dental Hygiene program prepares students for entry intothe dental hygiene profession as licensed clinicians (RegisteredDental Hygienist-RDH). Dental Hygienists provide preventive,therapeutic, restorative, and procedures to control oral diseaseand promote optimal oral health. The Dental Hygiene programincludes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, andpathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; dentalmaterials; radiology; patient education and counseling; and officemanagement and professional standards. Clinical educationexperiences are integrated throughout the curriculum and offerstudents the opportunity to gain competency through practiceeach semester.Upon completion of this program, graduates will be eligible totake the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination (NBDHE),and the regional and or state clinical and local anesthesiaexaminations. Applicants are encouraged to contact the StateBoard of Dentistry in the states in which they wish to practice forindividual licensing requirements.Dental Hygiene is a competitive entry program. Students areadmitted to the program every other year. The prerequisitecourse requirements are open to all students. The AAS degreemay be obtained in a 24-month course of study followingacceptance to the program. A minimum grade point average ofB or 3.0 is required in all DENT courses, which includes BIOL-207and PHAR-150.DENT-125Embryology, Histology, and Morphology2DENT-130Periodontology I2DENT-150Dental Hygiene Clinic I3DENT-151Dental Hygiene Theory I3PHAR-150Introduction to Pharmacology3Credits13Semester 4DENT-200Dental Hygiene Clinic II4DENT-201Dental Hygiene Theory II1DENT-215Oral Pathology/Immunology2DENT-230Periodontology II2DENT-235Pain Management3BIOL-207Concepts in Human Nutrition3Credits15Semester 5DENT-240Community Dental Health3DENT-245Advanced Instrumentation1DENT-250Dental Hygiene Clinic III4DENT-260Dental Materials3DENT-270Dental Hygiene Review/Ethics and Law2Credits13Total Credits80-82Course KeyGEMWICHEPassportAASInstitutionallyDesignated GatewayMilestoneProgram OutcomesUpon completion of the program, students will be able to:Contact Information:Health Professions DivisionMeyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 257Phone: (208) 676-7132 Apply principles of ethical reasoning, decision-making andprofessional responsibility in the provision and support ofevidence-based oral health care services, research, patientcare and practice management.Program Requirements Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and selfevaluation in the provision of comprehensive care, patientmanagement strategies, and professional competencedevelopment.Program Website gram id 101)CourseTitleCreditsSemester 1BACT-250General Microbiology4BIOL-175or BIOL-227Human Biologyor Human Anatomy and Physiology I4CHEM-102Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry4COMM-101Fundamentals of Oral Communications3ENGL-101Writing and Rhetoric I3PSYC-101Introduction to Psychology3SOC-101Introduction to Sociology3GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of KnowingCredits13-527-29Semester 2DENT-100Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic3DENT-110Head, Neck, Oral, and Dental Anatomy4DENT-115Oral Health Education2 Plan educational strategies and clinical services forindividuals with periodontal diseases using appropriateinterpersonal communication, comprehensive data collection,and knowledge of periodontal conditions and therapies. Access, critically appraise, apply and communicate evidencebased practices for all periodontal classifications withindiverse patient populations. Demonstrate interpersonal communication and collaborativeskills to effectively interact with diverse population groups,health care providers, dental professionals, and communitygroups. Apply refined instrumentation skills for periodontal,restorative and therapeutic interventions for individuals at allstages of life. Apply behavioral sciences and patient centered approaches topromote, improve and maintain oral health.

2 Dental Hygiene (AAS) Use assessment, planning, implementation and evaluationfor the provision of dental hygiene services and diseaseprevention strategies within diverse, multicultural and specialneeds populations, and community groups. Demonstrate use of mathematical and statistical conceptsin the application of clinical and preventative dental carestrategies. Use appropriate library and information resources to researchprofessional issues, develop community health programplanning and to support lifelong learning.In addition to the program outcomes, students will meetthe following North Idaho College General Education (GEM)Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; MathematicalWays of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and anadditional program-designated or selected course from any of theGEM requirements.

2020-2021 CatalogDENTAL HYGIENE (DENT)DENT-100 Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic3 CreditsLecture: 1 hour per week, Lab: 6 hours per weekOffering: Spring Only, Odd YearsThis course is an introduction to the dental hygiene process ofcare with emphasis on professionalism, basic instrumentationskills and patient assessment processes.Corequisites: DENT-110, DENT-115, DENT-120DENT-110 Head, Neck, Oral, and Dental Anatomy4 CreditsLecture: 3 hours per week, Lab: 3 hours per weekOffering: Spring Only, Odd YearsThis course presents the anatomy of the human facial structuresand comprehensive study of the anatomy of the head and neckas well as the surrounding hard and soft tissues. The dentalhygiene student will develop a firm foundation in the anatomyof the head, neck, and oral structures. Topics presented includethe formation of the face, development and growth of thejaws, and the origin and stages of tooth and root formation anddevelopment. This course presents an in-depth coverage of theanatomy of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues.Corequisites: DENT-100, DENT-115, DENT-120DENT-115 Oral Health Education2 CreditsLecture: 2 hours per weekOffering: Spring Only, Odd YearsThis course instructs dental hygiene students in the methodsused to prevent oral disease, modify behaviors, and educatepatients. Students will apply preventative oral health conceptsand develop individualized oral health care plans in clinical dentalhygiene and community health environments.Corequisites: DENT-100, DENT-110, DENT-120DENT-120 Oral Radiography3 CreditsLecture: 1 hour per week, Lab: 6 hours per weekOffering: Spring Only, Odd YearsThis course will cover historical background, terminology,concepts and principles of x-radiation, x-ray generation,radiologic health and safety measures, normal radiographicdental anatomy, and radiographic legalities. Film techniqueincluding critiquing, exposing, processing, and mounting willalso be explored. Laboratory work provides skills in dentalradiographic exposure on mannequins as well as processingtechniques. Through combined lecture and laboratory sessions,students will gain experience in digital radiography, intraoralphotography and extraoral radiography.Corequisites: DENT-100, DENT-110, DENT-115 1DENT-125 Embryology, Histology, and Morphology2 CreditsLecture: 2 hours per weekOffering: Fall Only, Odd YearsThis course will enable the dental hygiene student to develop abasic understanding of the microscopic structure of the primaryand dental tissue groups of the human body. Gained knowledgeenables the student to relate embryonic development to thenormal and abnormal structures of the head and oral cavity,preparing the student to differentiate between normal andabnormal clinical manifestations in subsequent courses.Prerequisites: DENT-100, DENT-110, DENT-115, DENT-120Corequisites: DENT-130, DENT-150, DENT-151DENT-130 Periodontology I2 CreditsLecture: 2 hours per weekOffering: Fall Only, Odd YearsThis course provides a detailed study of the various periodontaldiseases, with emphasis on histological and clinical recognitionas well as treatment of the diseases.Prerequisites: DENT-100, DENT-110, DENT-115, DENT-120Corequisites: DENT-125, DENT-150, DENT-151DENT-150 Dental Hygiene Clinic I3 CreditsLab: 9 hours per weekOffering: Fall Only, Odd YearsIn this course, the dental hygiene student acquires basic cliniccompentencies in patient assessments, radiographic techniques,patient education techniques, and delivery of preventative andtherapeutic services. Additional topics include evaluation of theeffectiveness of therapy and attainment of patients' goals.Prerequisites: DENT-100, DENT-110, DENT-115, DENT-120Corequisites: DENT-125, DENT-130, DENT-151DENT-151 Dental Hygiene Theory I3 CreditsLecture: 3 hours per weekOffering: Fall Only, Odd YearsThis course builds foundations for the dental hygiene preclinic/labs through focus on the elements of the completeprocess of care. Topics include risk assessments; patientswith medical, physical and psychological conditions; andemphasizing treatment modifications for medically and physicallycompromised patients. A firm foundation in infection controlprocedures, client assessment, fluoride therapies, and diseaseprevention is highlighted. Students examine managementof medical emergencies, OSHA regulations, the blood-bornpathogen standard, the hazard communication standard,and CDC guidelines. Instrumentation principles, sharpening,ergonomic standards, the preparation for the delivery ofeducational and therapeutic patient services, preventivecounseling, and ultrasonic instrumentation also are addressed.Prerequisites: DENT-100, DENT-110, DENT-115, DENT-120Corequisites: DENT-125, DENT-130, DENT-150