Dental Hygiene (DHY)
DHY 101 Preventive
Concepts I (A)
1 credit
This one-credit-hour course introduces students to the concepts of
individualized oral hygiene instructions and topics related to patient
education.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
DHY 102 Preventive Concepts II (W)
1 credit
This one-credit course introduces students to the concepts and principles on
instrumentation.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 101
DHY 103 Techniques I (SP)
1.5 credits
This 1.5-hour lecture course is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of
dental hygiene practice including ultrasonic instrumentation, care of implants
and dental appliances, topical anesthetic, care of the special need patient
(geriatric, pregnancy, pediatric) and product review.
Lecture: 1.5 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 110 Introduction to Dental Hygiene (A)
4 credits
This four-hour course is designed to acquaint the dental hygiene student with
the role of the dental hygienist and to provide background knowledge,
information and the necessary foundation required for subsequent didactic and
clinical dental hygiene course work.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
Lab fee: $60.00
DHY 120 Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic (W)
4 credits
This four-credit, 12 contact-hour clinical course is designed to apply the basic
principles of instrumentation, instrument design, instrument utilization, and
fundamental clinical dental hygiene skills. The method of evaluation is
competency-based and guided by mastery of skills.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $300.00
DHY 121 Dental Hygiene Clinic I (SP)
4 credits
This four-credit, 12 contact-hour clinical course continues the clinical
experience of total patient care and radiographic techniques.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab 12 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $300.00
DHY 130 Dental Radiography (W)
3 credits
This three-hour lecture course provides the fundamental theory for safe and
effective use of radiation as it relates to dentistry. It encompasses history,
production and uses of radiation, film exposure, operation techniques for
exposure, and radiographic interpretation.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 135 Dental Radiography Laboratory (W)
1 credit
This one-credit, three-contact-hour laboratory course places emphasis on
proficiency in exposing and developing diagnostically acceptable dental
radiographs. The course provides experience in the use of x-ray equipment,
exposure projections and techniques, processing, mounting and evaluation of
radiographs.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $75.00
DHY 140 Head and Neck Anatomy/Tooth Morphology (A)
3 credits
This three-hour course includes the study of skeletal, muscular, circulatory,
nervous and glandular structures of the head, neck and oral cavity. The study of
anatomy and morphology of the head, soft tissues of the oral cavity, tooth
landmarks and identification will also be included in this course.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene program
DHY 145 Head and Neck Anatomy/Tooth Morphology Lab (A)
1 credit
This one-credit, three-contact-hour course involves the identification and
reproduction of teeth and orofacial structures, morphology of hard and soft
tissues of the oral cavity and head and neck with special emphasis on clinical
application.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
Lab fee: $175.00
DHY 204 Techniques II (SU)
1.5 credits
This 1.5 hour lecture course is designed to introduce the foundational theories
and clinical techniques of root planing and gingival curettage. Instruction will
be provided on the practical aspects of the nutritional need of the dental
patient and nutritional counseling. This course will also serve as an
orientation to the sealant rotation with the Columbus Health Department.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 205 Techniques III (A)
2 credits
This two hour lecture course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding
regarding dental hygiene care and management for patients with special needs,
including but not limited to, pediatrics, geriatrics and the handicapped.
Lecture: 2 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 206 Techniques IV (W)
1 credit
This one-hour lecture course is designed to introduce the foundational
principles of enhanced therapeutics for periodontal therapy, instrument
management, expanded functions, licensure requirements, and advanced computer
technology enhancement for dental practices. Dental forensics and other emerging
professional issues in dental hygiene will be discussed.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 207 Techniques V (SP)
1 credit
This lecture course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of
professional ethics, legal responsibilities of the dental hygienist, and the
role of organized dental hygiene. In addition, office management skills,
alternate practice settings and securing employment will be emphasized. The
student will create a Dental Hygiene Portfolio including a prepared resume.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 214 Dental Hygiene Treatment Planning (SP)
0.5 credits
This 0.5 credit course involves the study of theory on how to complete a total
treatment plan for a patient based on individual needs using the ADPIE concept.
CSCC’s Smoking Cessation Program guidelines will be covered in this course.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 1.5 hour
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 215 Case Studies and Presentations (SP)
0.5 credits
This 0.5 credit-hour course provides the student with the opportunity to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate a complete patient case study. The student will
present a 30-minute oral report on each case study to the members of the Junior
and Senior classes.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 220 Dental Hygiene Clinic II (SU)
4 credits
This four-credit, 12 contact-hour clinical course will provide ongoing
experience in total patient care.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $300.00
DHY 221 Dental Hygiene Clinic III (A)
4 credits
This four-credit, 12 contact-hour clinical course builds upon previous clinical
course work involving dental hygiene total patient care.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $300.00
DHY 222 Dental Hygiene Clinic IV (W)
4 credits
This four-credit, 12 contact-hour clinical course will provide ongoing
experience in total patient care.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $300.00
DHY 223 Dental Hygiene Clinic V (SP)
4 credits
This four-credit, 12 contact-hour clinical course is the final course in the
clinical dental hygiene sequence. It is designed to enable the student to
incorporate all the techniques and treatment modalities previously acquired
involving total patient care. Emphasis will be placed on refinement of treatment
and professional decision making.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: $300.00
DHY 240 Dental Materials (SU)
2 credits
This two-hour lecture course is designed to study the chemical, physical and
biological properties of materials used in dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on
the manipulation and utilization of materials that have application to the
dental hygienist.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 245 Dental Materials Laboratory (SU)
1 credit
This three hour laboratory course places emphasis on the manipulative techniques
and practical application of various materials used in the practice of
dentistry.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
Lab fee: 150.00
DHY 250 Oral Histology (A)
1 credit
This one-credit-hour course involves the study of tissues comprising the oral
cavity, along with the embryonic development of these tissue and facial
structures.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 251 Oral Pathology (SU)
3 credits
This three-credit-hour course involves the study of oral pathology with emphasis
placed upon the recognition of normal and abnormal conditions.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 260 Periodontology (W)
3 credits
This three-hour lecture course is designed to place emphasis on the etiology,
assessment, evaluation, classification, treatment and maintenance of the
periodontally involved dental patient.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 270 Dental Pharmacology (A)
2 credits
This two-hour lecture course surveys the drugs commonly encountered in the
dental office. Emphasis is given to drugs and drug actions which can affect
dental treatment.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 275 Dental Hygiene in Review (W)
0.5 credits
This 0.5 credit lab course is a comprehensive review of dental hygiene courses
to aid students in the preparation for both clinical and written examinations
for licensure.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 1.5 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 282 Biostatistics and Research for the Dental Hygienist (SP,–DL)
1 credit
This lecture course introduces the student to biostatistics, dental indices, and
research methods in dentistry.
Lecture: 1.5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 283 Community Dental Health I (SP)
1 credit
This one-hour lecture course introduces the philosophy, techniques, attitudes,
and behaviors necessary to promote oral disease prevention through organized
community-based programs. The student will be responsible for completing and
presenting an oral health prevention or health promotion lesson plan.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 110
DHY 284 Community Dental Health II (W)
2 credits
This two-hour lecture course introduces the dental hygiene student to public
health concepts and principles. The student will be introduced to their roles
and responsibilities as a community health educator.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 283
DHY 285 Community Dental Health III (SP)
1 credit
This course provides the dental hygiene student with the opportunity to apply
the principles of community dental health in a practical setting. Projects that
involve development, implementation and evaluation on public health dental
programs are included.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 284
Lab fee: $40.00
DHY 290 Pain Control Management (A)
1.5 credits
This course provides the basic concepts of local anesthesia and pain control.
The rationale for pain control, a review of specific anatomic landmarks,
physiological aspects and the pharmacology of anesthetic agents will be
included. Detailed instruction in the local anesthesia techniques and nitrous
oxide analgesia administration will be provided. Prevention and management of
complications in relation to pain control will be discussed.
Lecture: 1.5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 140
Corequisites: DHY 270, DHY 295
DHY 295 Pain Control Management Lab
1 credit
This laboratory course will provide clinical instruction for the dental hygiene
students in relationship to pain control techniques. Detailed instruction and
demonstration for local anesthesia techniques, nitrous oxide monitoring and pain
control management will be provided. Students are required to participate in
partner injections and pain control.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: DHY 145
Corequisites: DHY 270, DHY 290
Lab Fee: $200.00
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