DCB catalog 2024-25

115 DENT 118 Biomaterials (3CR) Pre: DENT 116 and Acceptance into the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Program Co: DENT 117 This course will provide dental hygiene or dental assisting students with a sound knowledge base in the science of dental materials. Emphasis will be placed on the properties, handling and manipulation of commonly used dental materials. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the properties and competence in the uses and manipulation of dental materials to include gypsum, restorative materials, dental cements, impression materials, acrylics and thermoplastics, waxes, abrasive agents and study casts/occlusal registrations. Laboratory safety and infection control measures will be utilized. DENT 119 Dental Radiology Lecture (3CR) Pre: DENT 116 and Acceptance into the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Program Co: DAST 122 This course provides students with a comprehensive foundation for the safe and effective use of radiation in dental practice. Radiation basics, including radiation protection, radiation equipment, and concepts of imaging in both intraoral and extraoral radiography will be presented. Normal anatomical landmarks and pathologies will be studied. DENT 121 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence (1CR) Pre: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Program Co: DAST 126 This course is designed to provide the dental assisting and dental hygiene student with an understanding of the political, social, environmental, and professional issues that affect the practice of the dental professional. These issues include cultural diversity, legal and ethical responsibilities, sexual harassment, problem solving and communication style. Case studies will be utilized to examine ethical dilemmas. 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 Acceptability. The students will also learn the process for exporting radiographs to other dental healthcare providers. Students will document radiology services 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.