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DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGECATALOG 2020-2021any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalogDental hygieneDENTAL HYGIENE – DENHYJoseph Gorga, DeanBiological and Health Sciences DivisionPhysical Sciences Building, Room 263Possible career opportunitiesThe Diablo Valley College (DVC) dental hygiene programprepares students to work as an essential member of thedental team. The dental hygiene program provides an excellent path for those interested in a variety of positions in thedental field. Working in a private dental office continuesto be the primary place of employment for dental hygienists. For today’s dental hygiene professional, there are manyother career pathways to explore including providing dentalhygiene services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes,and public health clinics.With additional education, dental hygienists can choose topursue a teaching career in dental education programs, acareer in research, public advocacy, or as a sales representative for an oral healthcare company.Associate in science degreeDental hygieneStudents completing the program will be able to.A. synthesize knowledge from all branches of learning toprovide preventative, educational, collaborative, and therapeutic dental hygiene care for individuals and groups ina variety of settings.B. develop a desire and ability to provide dental hygienecare applying the highest morale, ethical and legal principals including those outlined by the American DentalHygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association.C. function in the professional dental hygiene roles of theclinician, health promoter/educator and change agent.D. develop and maintain professional competence foundedin evidence based decision-making and continued education while promoting personal and professional growth.E. promote client and community satisfaction with thequality of the dental hygiene education and care processprovided by the program.This is a two-year program of classroom instruction andclinical experience which prepares students to perform theeducational, clinical, and laboratory responsibilities of adental hygienist. The DVC dental hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission onDental Accreditation (CODA) and approved by the DentalHygiene Committee of California (DHCC). The program prepares students to take written and clinical licensing exams.The Dental Hygiene curriculum requires two consecutiveacademic years including summer. Entrance into the DVCDental Hygiene program is highly competitive with enrollment limited to 20 students.To be eligible for enrollment into the dental hygiene program,applicants must complete the specified prerequisite coursesprior to submitting an application. All science prerequisitecourses must be taken within the last seven years. The applicantmust have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in all science courses,English, and communication studies. Applications for acceptance to the dental hygiene program are generally accepted inJanuary through mid-February for entrance during the following summer term.Once accepted into the program students must successfullycomplete the orientation course DENHY-101 and by August 1stmust show: (1) proof of CPR (AHA/Health Care Provider) certification; (2) required immunizations/titers; (3) proof of negativeone-step TB test; (4) results of a recent physical examination/screening; (5) results of a certified background check; and (6)results of a certified drug test. Reporting documents will behanded out during the orientation meeting.Students who successfully complete the program earn anassociate degree in dental hygiene. Associate degree requirements include prerequisite courses, general education courses,and the required dental hygiene program requirements listedbelow. Students must achieve a “C” grade or higher in each ofthe degree conferring courses. Dental hygiene required coursesare only available during the day. However, required generaleducation courses are available in the day or evening. Studentsmust complete the required general education course prior tobeginning the program. For dental hygiene program information and an application packet, contact the Coordinator ofDental Programs, the Counseling office or the DVC website.major requirements:unitsprogram prerequisites or Human Anatomy. 5Human Physiology. 5Introductory Chemistry. 4Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. 4ENGL-122First-Year College Composition andReading. 3orENGL-122A First-Year College Composition and Readingfor Multilingual Students. 3NUTRI-160* Nutrition: Science and Applications. 3plus at least 4 units from:BIOSC-119* Fundamentals of Microbiology. 4BIOSC-146* Principles of Microbiology. 5Plus all units from:MATH-119*** Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. 4SOCIO-120** Introduction to Sociology. 3plus at least 3 units from:COMM-120** Public Speaking. 3COMM-130** Small Group Communication. 3plus at least 3 units from:PSYCH-101** Introduction to Psychology. 3PSYCH-122** Psychology in Modern Life. 3All overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in science, English, andcommunication studies is required for program admission.*Science courses must have been completed within the past sevenyears.DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGECATALOG 2020-2021PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGECATALOG 2020-2021any updates to this document can be found in the addendum at www.dvc.edu/communication/catalogDental hygiene**Course substitutions for general education requirements requiredepartment chair approval. See a counselor or program advisor.***Higher-level math courses are accepted without need for coursesubstitutiontotal minimum required units- program prerequisites41program requirements:DENHY-101 Dental Hygiene Orientation. .0.5DENHY-120 Introduction to Dental Hygiene: Theory,Process of Care and Practice. 1DENHY-121 Introduction to Comprehensive ClinicalDental Hygiene Care. 5.5DENHY-122 Clinical Dental Hygiene. 6DENHY-123 Oral Health Care Education. 2DENHY-124 Dental Radiography. 3DENHY-125 Head and Neck Anatomy, Histology, andEmbryology. 4DENHY-126 Dental Morphology. 2DENHY-127 Infection Control: Theory, Practice andCommunication. 2DENHY-128 Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist. 2DENHY-129 Contemporary Dental Materials for theDental Hygienist.1.5DENHY-131 Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist. 2DENHY-133 Behavioral Foundations and CommunicationSkills. 1DENHY-134 Evaluation of Scientific Research. 2DENHY-135 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist. 3DENHY-136 Dental Hygiene Care of Patients withSpecial Needs. 1DENHY-219 Pathology. 2DENHY-223 Ethics, Jurisprudence, and PracticeManagement. 2DENHY-225 Community Oral Health. 1DENHY-226 Community Oral Health Service Learning.1.5DENHY-227 Advanced Periodontics and Dental HygieneTopics. 2DENHY-230 Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene Care I. 6DENHY-231 Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene Care II.6.5DENHY-290 Transitioning from Student to DentalProfessional. 1total minimum required units - programtotal minimum required units - programand program prerequisites60.5101.5NOTE: DVC GE Area IB and III must also be completed to satisfyassociate degree requirements.The following courses are open only to those accepted intothe dental hygiene program.DENHY-101Dental Hygiene Orientation.5 unitP/NP 6 hours lecture/12 hours laboratory per term Limitation on enrollment: Provisional acceptance intothe Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene program (or asan alternate) is required for registration in this course. Note: Refer to the DVC catalog or Dental HygieneProgram website for information concerning programprerequisites and application process.This course is designed to provide an overview of dentalhygiene curriculum. Time and financial commitments necessary to be successful in the dental hygiene program will beemphasized. CSUDENHY-120Introduction to Dental Hygiene:Theory, Process of Care and Practice1 unitLR 18 hours lecture per term Prerequisite: DENHY-101 or equivalent Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the DiabloValley College Dental Hygiene program includes current TB clearance, hepatitis immunization and/or titer,tetanus vaccination, malpractice insurance, and currentCPR certificate (basic life support for healthcare provider with automated external defibrillators [AED])This course provides an introduction to the evolving profession of dental hygiene and focuses on the conceptualframework for dental hygiene and the process of care forthe promotion of oral health and wellness. Topics includethe history of the dental hygiene profession, institutionalaccreditation and individual licensing, current dental healthtrends, health promotion strategies and electronic portfoliodevelopment. CSUDENHY-121Introduction to ComprehensiveClinical Dental Hygiene Care5.5 units LR 54 hours lecture/144 hours laboratory per term Prerequisite: DENHY-101 or equivalent Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance to the DiabloValley College Dental Hygiene program, including current TB Clearance, Hepatitis immunization and/or titer,Tetanus vaccination, malpractice insurance, and current CPR certificate (Basic Life Support for HealthcareProvider with Automated External Defibrillator [AED]).Certified background check and negative drug testrequired as a condition of enrollment in this course.This course provides an introduction to the application ofthe dental hygiene process of care guided by the humanneeds conceptual model. The course includes clinical experiences focusing on assessment procedures related to comprehensive dental hygiene care. Instrumentation skill development with an emphasis on safety for the client as well as theclinician will also be addressed. CSUDIABLO VALLEY COLLEGECATALOG 2020-2021PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS