Dental Education Programs

A study of periodontal diseases, including the anatomy, classification, etiology, treatment, and relationship to systemic conditions. (Spring)

A study of emergency situations in the dental office, including predisposing factors, drugs, and treatment to include the support of the cardiopulmonary system. (Fall)

Head and neck anatomy, with emphasis on muscles of mastication, nerves and blood vessels supplying the teeth, and temporomandibular joint problems. (Fall)

A study of the morphology, structure, and function of deciduous and permanent teeth and their surrounding tissues, with laboratory procedures, including the identification and reproduction of tooth forms by viewing representative teeth. An introduction to the osteology of the maxilla and mandible, the nerve and vascular supply of teeth, the muscles of mastication, and the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint. (Fall)

Actions and uses of drugs and theory of anesthetics; emphasis on drugs used in dentistry. (Spring)

Etiology of prevalent oral diseases and their prevention, with particular emphasis on plaque, plaque control, and fluorides. The effects of major nutrients in the physiologic body process; applied nutrition in dental caries and periodontal disease. (Fall)

An introduction to the theory, principles, and procedures necessary for the performance of dental hygiene services through didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences. There will be emphasis placed on infection control procedures, structures of the oral cavity, soft and hard deposits, instrumentation, medical/dental histories, oral inspection, polishing and fluoride procedures. (Fall)

Performance of dental hygiene services in a clinical setting. Didactic and clinical instruction in advanced theories, principles, and procedures necessary to perform an oral prophylaxis. Emphasis will be placed on the enrichment of skills necessary to perform preventive oral health services. (Spring)

Continued performance of intraoral and extraoral radiographs. (Summer I)

Continued performance of dental hygiene services in a clinical setting. (Summer I)

A study of the histological aspects of the tooth and periodontium. Also a brief study of the embryologic development of the face and teeth. (Spring/Summer I)

An overview of the dental specialties with emphasis on the dental personnel's role within each of the dental specialties. (Fall/Spring)

Prepare the student for the clinical administration of local anesthetic drugs. Provide the dental hygiene student with the understanding of the neurophysiology of local anesthetic action coupled with the pharmacology of the local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors. (Fall)

Continued performance of dental hygiene services in the clinical setting. Included is didactic instruction and clinical application of dental hygiene services for providing patient care. (Fall)

Continued performance of dental hygiene services in the clinical setting. Included is didactic instruction and clinical application of dental hygiene services for providing patient care. (Spring)

Through didactic instruction, the student will learn the principles of radiation protection, theories of radiographic image formation, chemistry of film processing, radiation hygiene, and interpretation of processed radiographs. The laboratory portion of the course will include the practical application of exposure and processing techniques. (Fall)

An overview of the diseases of the human body with specific emphasis on developmental abnormalities and acquired disorders of teeth and surrounding structure. (Fall)

Clinical application of intraoral and extraoral radiographs with advanced interpretation skills. (Spring)

Clinical application of intraoral and extraoral radiographs with advanced interpretation skills. (Fall)

Clinical application of intraoral and extraoral radiographs with advanced interpretation skills. (Spring)

A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of dental materials and the effect of manipulation procedures on those properties. The exact role of properties in the usage and clinical behavior of materials is stressed. Certain biological considerations are also covered. A laboratory is required. (Spring)

An introduction to basic communication and motivation skills, instructional objectives, learning theory, evaluation of education materials, and special needs patients. Health program planning and evaluation methods are investigated. (Fall/Summer I)

Ethics, jurisprudence, and practice management concepts, including a study of state practice acts and business management procedures. (Spring)

A study of periodontal diseases, including the anatomy, classification, etiology, treatment, and relationship to systemic conditions. (Fall)

Review formats and procedures involved in National, regional, and state board examinations. Participation in developing employment-seeking skills. (Spring)

A study of aspects of dental public health, including public health professionals, epidemiology, research, and implementing community dental health programs. Major emphasis on supervised field experience in various community settings. (Spring)

This course is designed to provide instruction in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective teaching methodologies in an educational setting (teaching methods and techniques, choices of material and equipment with emphasis on evaluation). The course also provides instruction in supervising the teaching of dental hygiene services in a clinical or public health setting. (Summer I)

This course is designed to provide instruction and methods in research design, and methodology to create, implement, and analyze health related research. (Summer I)