Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Dental Hygiene

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DHYG 1123 DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE (1-1-0). Examination of the dental hygienist's role in practice settings including dental office management, employment considerations, resume preparation, and job interviewing. Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession. Additionally, dental economics and the health care issues and dilemmas facing the dental hygiene professional are emphasized. This course is a Capstone course incorporating workplace simulations, case studies, and Program integrated projects. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1,2,3, and 4. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1207 GENERAL AND DENTAL NUTRITION (2-2-0). A study of general nutrition and nutritional biochemistry with emphasis on the effects of nutrition and dental health. Analysis of diet and application of counseling strategies to assist the patient in attaining and maintaining optimum oral health are stressed. Issues related to nutrition and oral health in the context of chronic disease, special care patients, stages of life, health promotion, food safety are also presented. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion Program semester 1. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1227 PREVENTIVE DENTAL HYGIENE CARE (2-2-0). Study of the dental hygienist in the dental health care system and the basic concepts of disease prevention and health promotion. Communication and behavior modification skills are emphasized to facilitate the role of the dental hygienist as an educator. Includes etiology of dental disease, plaque control, oral physiotherapy, and methodology of oral health instruction. Skills: O Prerequisites: BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, BIOL 2102, CHEM 1405 and admission to the program. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1239 GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY (2-2-0). General study of disturbances in human body development, diseases of the body, and disease prevention measures. Emphasis on the oral cavity and associated structures. Study will include traits, causes, and effects of diseases to include immunological factors. There is emphasis on the disturbances found in the oral cavity and the assessment and differentiation of normal and abnormal conditions. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the program; successful completion of program semesters 1, 2, and PSYC 2301. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1260 CLINIC I, INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL (2-0-12). The first in a series of three progressive clinical courses that utilize the process of care model of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation In this competency-based clinical course students provide comprehensive dental hygiene care for adult patients with minimal periodontal involvement with an emphasis on re-care cases. A basic type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally in a clinical settings. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. $270 Clinic Leasing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semester 1. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1301 OROFACIAL ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY (3-2-4). The histology and embryology or oral tissues, gross anatomy of the head and neck, tooth morphology, and individual tooth identification. Emphasis is placed on clinical considerations of oral development and anatomy relevant to dental hygiene practice. The laboratory includes manikin and student partner experiences. Fee: $24 Skills: O Prerequisites: BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, BIOL 2102 and admission to the program. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1304 DENTAL RADIOLOGY (3-2-4). A study of radiation physics, hygiene, and safety theories. Emphasis on the fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs. Includes exposure of intra-oral radiographs, quality assurance, radiographic interpretation, patient selection criteria, and other ancillary radiographic techniques. The laboratory setting includes manikin and student-partner experiences. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: BIOL 2304, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2305, BIOL 2102 and admission to the program. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1311 PERIODONTOLOGY (3-3-0). Study of normal and diseased periodontium to include the structural, functional, and environmental factors. Emphasis on etiology, pathology, treatment modalities, and therapeutic and preventive periodontics in a contemporary private practice setting. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1, 2, and PSYC 2301. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1315 COMMUNITY DENTISTRY (3-2-4). Study of the principles and concepts of community public health and dental health education with an emphasis on community assessment, educational planning, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, this course includes a study of basic research principles to facilitate the reading and reviewing of professional, scientific, and trade literature in order to counsel clients and groups accordingly. The Laboratory emphasizes methods and materials used in teaching dental health education in various community settings and extern-site presentations. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1 and 2, PSYC 2301, SPCH 1315, and MATH 1342. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1319 DENTAL MATERIALS (3-2-4). Study of dental materials including the physical and chemical properties and application of the various materials used in dentistry. Student experiences include manipulation of dental materials in the laboratory setting and manikin and student partner experiences. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion Program semester 1. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 1331 PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE (3-1-7). Foundational knowledge for performing clinical skills on patients. Emphasis on principles, procedures, and professionalism for performing comprehensive oral prophylaxis. The laboratory includes manikin and student-partner experiences. $270 Clinic Leasing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; BIOL 2420 and DHYG 1301 must be taken concurrently or completion prior. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 2201 CONTEMPORARY DENTAL HYGIENE CARE I (2-2-0). Introduction to dental hygiene care for the medically and dentally compromised patient. Emphasizes supplemental instrumentation techniques. This course deals with the prevention, recognition, and management of medical and dental emergencies with specific emphasis on systemic disease processes. Additionally this course includes an introduction to the study of health care ethics. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1, 2, and PSYC 2301. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 2231 CONTEMPORARY DENTAL HYGIENE CARE II (2-2-0). A continuation of dental hygiene care for the medically and dentally compromised patient. Emphasizes advanced instrumentation techniques and alternative dental hygiene therapies. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1, 2, 3, and 4. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 2261 CLINIC II, INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL (2-0-12). The second of the progressive clinical courses that utilize the process of care model of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In this competency-based clinical course students provide comprehensive dental hygiene care for medically compromised and moderately complex adult patient treatment cases. Intermediate type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. $270 Clinic Leasing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1, 2, and PSYC 2301. ( ) Course Type: W

DHYG 2362 CLINIC III, ADVANCED CLINICAL (3-1-15). The bridging course from the academic clinical environmental to entry to the profession. Critical thinking skills, time management, and self assessment are emphasized for the practical application of dental hygiene theory; patient cases involve medically compromised, advanced complex treatment cases, pediatric, and special needs populations. Advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. $270 Clinic Leasing. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the Program; successful completion of Program semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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