DCB catalog 2024-25

117 DHYG 209 Head and Neck Anatomy (1CR) Pre: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program The online course is the study of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck including bones, muscles, nerves, blood supply, glands and how they function. This course will also include regional study of fasciae and spaces, as well as the spread of infection. DHYG 239 General and Oral Pathology (2CR) Pre: BIOL 220, BIOL 221, DENT 116, MICRO 202, DHYG 113 The dental hygiene student will learn to recognize oral lesions and conditions, describe them using professional terminology and, through assessment, assist in the preliminary diagnosis of oral diseases and oral manifestations of systemic disease. This course covers the pathologic conditions likely to be encountered in dentistry. DHYG 240 Pain Management (2CR) Pre: DHYG 209, DHYG 205 This lab course is designed to prepare students to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation to patients for pain management dure dental treatment. Instruction includes a review of anatomy of the head and neck, pharmacology of anestheic and analgesic agents, patient pre-evaluation, injection techniques, recognition of adverse patient reactions and management of emergency procedures. Students will be administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation to lab partners. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the administration of local anesthetic and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation required by the North Dakota State Board of Dentistry. Appropriate infection control techniques and safety precautions required in dental settings will be implemented. DHYG 241 Periodontology II (2CR) Pre: DHYG 141 Co: DHYG 245 This course is a continuation of the study of periodontology for the dental hygienist. Topics include host response, systemic and local factors, nutrition and tobacco use and their roles in the periodontal disease process. Radiographic analysis, chemical agents and host modulation will also be studied. The course concludes with the study of periodontal surgical concepts, acute periodontal conditions, periodontal disease in the pediatric population and the impact of periodontitis on systemic health. DHYG 242 Principles III (1CR) Pre: DHYG 138, DENT 117 This course is designed to provide dental hygiene students with an understanding of the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of treating patients with special needs. DHYG 243 Clinic III (1CR) Pre: DHYG 139, DENT 118 This course is designed for students to perform expanded duties delegated to dental hygienists by the North Dakota State Board of Dentistry. Students will be working on typodonts, manikins or classmates to gain lab or clinical competency. Appropriate infection control techniques and safety precautions required in dental settings will be implemented. DHYG 244 Principles IV (1CR) Pre: DHYG 242 Co: DENT 121 This course provides an orientation to the national board dental hygiene exam and clinical licensure exam process. Importance of dental hygiene community service and interprofessional collaboration will be examined. The student will design a resume and cover letter, and practice interview skills.