DCB catalog 2022-24

Course Descriptions 115 professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient. DMS 285 Clinical Practicum V (4CR) Summer Pre: DMS 284 This course is a supervised clinical observation and clinical hands-on sonography rotation in a general sonography patient care clinic. Emphasis is placed on the professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient . Dental Hygiene (DHYG) This program officially starts Fall 2025 DHYG 113 Oral Histology and Embryology (2CR) Pre: Dent 116, DHYG 134, DHYG 209 This course is the study of the microscopic anatomy of the oral tissues and embryonic development of the face, neck and oral cavity and the underlying relationship of the structures. DHYG 132 Radiology Lab I (1CR) Pre: DENT 116, Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program Co: DENT 119 The Dental Hygiene students will be introduced to techniques for exposing digital intra- oral full mouth series and extra-oral dental radiographs on manikins and classmates. The students will learn how to evaluate these images for diagnostic quality using the Criteria for Radiographic Accpetability. The students will also learn the process for exporting radiographs to other dental healthcare providers. Students will document radiology servicers on electronic dental software. Appropriate infection control techniques and radiation safety precautions required in a dental setting will be implemented. DHYG 133 Radiology Lab II (1CR) Pre: DENT 119, DHYG 132 This course is a continuation of DHYG 132 Radiology Lab I. Dental hygiene students will refine their skills in intraoral radiology for exposing diagnostic intraoral and extraoral digital images on manikins and patients. The student will also study radiographic interpretation basics. Appropriate infection control techniques and radiation safety precautions required in a dental setting will be implemented. DHYG 134 Dental Anatomy Lab (1CR) Pre: DENT 116, Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program This lab course provides the dental hygiene students the opportunity to examine the location, anatomy, morphology, form and function of each tooth in the permanent and primary dentitions in a lab and/or clinical setting through group and individual activit ies. Agle’s Classification of Malocclusion will also be studied. Appropriate infection control techniques and safety precautions required in a dental setting will be implemented. DHYG 136 Principles I (2CR) Pre: DENT 116, Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program Co: DHYG 137 This course provides students with fundamental dental hygiene theory. Topics include the history, philosophy, and ethics relevant to the dental hygiene discipline. Students