| Dental Hygiene |
DEN 015 - Skills Refresher Course
Credits:
2.00 to 5.00
This course is designed to assist students in maintaining
their clinical skills following a break in their clinical
sequence. Demonstration of clinical competency prior to
re-entering the clinical sequence is necessary to ensure
proper patient treatment.
Lecture:
2.00 to 5.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
DEN 102 - Dental Matl & Expand Functions
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
The study of dental materials and devices. Laboratory
manipulation of materials commonly used in the dental
office. Expanded functions legally allowed in New York
State shall be taught to clinical or where indicated in
course outline to laboratory proficiency.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 102L
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 102L - Dental Matl & Expand Funct Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 102
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 105 - Dental & Oral Anatomy
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
The study of the anatomy of the oral, facial complex and the
morphology of the dentitions. Emphasis is placed on
technical dental terminology as well as occlusion.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 105L
Pre-requisites:
EGL 101 Minimum Grade: C
and CHM 140 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 166 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 166L Minimum Grade: C
DEN 105L - Dental & Oral Anatomy
Credits:
.00
The study of the anatomy of the oral, facial complex and
the morphology of the dentitions. Emphasis is placed on
technical dental terminology as well as occlusion.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 105
DEN 106 - Oral Radiology I
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This course acquaints the student with the nature of
ionizing radiation, the history of x-rays and their
production and properties. The theory and practice of
exposing, processing, mounting and analyzing dental
radiographs are covered as well as radiation dosage,
radiation hazards, and protective devices for patient and
operator. Emphasis is placed on the identification of
anatomic landmarks and the differentiation of these
from conditions which indicate abnormality or disease.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 106L
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 106L - Oral Radiology I
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 106
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 108 - Oral Histology & Embryology
Credits:
2.00
This course reviews basic histological tissues. Microscopic
structure of the oral tissues are studied and include the
hard palate, soft palate, tongue, lip, salivary glands and
tonsils. Emphasis is on the development of the face, the
oral cavity and, in specific, the tooth and its
surrounding tissues.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 110 - Prev Oral Health Concepts I
Credits:
2.00
This course is an introduction to the study of Dental
Hygiene. It includes an overview of the dental hygiene
profession to include current and future roles of the
dental hygienist. Special emphasis is placed on the
hygienist as periodontal co-therapist, the responsibility
of the dental hygienist to the profession and the
development and strengthening of values that pertain
to the profession of dental hygiene. Other topics to be
covered include: principles of instrument design and use;
disease transmission control; etiology and role of dental
biofilm and calculus; importance of medical histories;
measuring and recording of vital signs; office emergencies
and planning implications for the medically compromised
patient.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 105, DEN 105L, DEN 115
Pre-requisites:
DEN 115 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I
Credits:
3.00
This is a clinical course in the practical application of
dental hygiene techniques with supplemental discussions
related to the clinical practice of the dental hygienist.
Emphasis is placed on proper patient and operator
positioning, use of dental equipment, maintenance of an
aseptic environment, intra and extra oral exams,
measuring and recording of vital signs, instrumentation
principles and techniques, recognizing and removing
hard and soft deposits. Polishing and sharpening of
instruments along with techniques and theory are
included.
Lab:
8.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 105, DEN 105L, DEN 110
Pre-requisites:
DEN 120 - Prev Oral Health Concepts II
Credits:
2.00
This course is a continuation of the study of Dental Hygiene
This course includes a detailed study of such preventive
dental hygiene techniques as fluorides, nutritional
counseling, patient motivation and management, oral
physiotherapy techniques. Also covered are discussions on
dental hygiene care planning, dental biofilm, calculus,
caries, dental products, desensitization, periodontal and
restorative charting. A research paper on an aspect of
preventive dentistry will be expected from each student.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 125
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 110 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 115 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 125 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of the practical applications of dental
hygiene techniques with supplemental lectures and
discussions related to the clinical practice of the dental
hygienist.
Lab:
8.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 120
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 110 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 115 Minimum Grade: D
DEN 126 - Periodontology
Credits:
2.00
A basic understanding of the principles and concepts
associated with periodontology, including a detailed study
of the periodontal tissues in both health and disease.
Special emphasis is placed on the role of the dental
hygienist as a periodontal co-thearapist in the development
of skills necessary to provide initial non-surgical and
supportive periodontal therapy within the framework
of a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
DEN 105 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 110 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 115 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 201 - Pain Management
Credits:
2.00
This course is designed to provide an in depth study of
anesthesia and pain management as it is used in Dentistry.
The mechanism of actions of anesthetic agents as well as
other methods of pain control will be studied, demonstrated,
and practiced.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
Health Sciences
Division:
Division Not Declared
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 201L
Pre-requisites:
DEN 102 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 106 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 108 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 120 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 125 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 126 Minimum Grade: D
DEN 201L - Pain Management Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 201
Pre-requisites:
DEN 102 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 106 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 108 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 120 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 125 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 126 Minimum Grade: D
DEN 203 - Prin Nutrition Oral Hlth Prof
Credits:
2.00
This course is designed to educate the student in basic
nutrition principles in regard to carbohydrates, protein,
fats, vitamins, and minerals as they relate to health and
wellness, nutrition and disease, energy balance, eating
disorders, nutrition labeling, and the oral manifestations
of nutritional deficiency. Dietary analysis of a client's
diet and review of pertinent nutrition literature is
essential to the dental hygiene process of care and
therefore, is an important component to the scope of
this course's requirements.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
CHM 140 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 205 - Oral Pathology
Credits:
3.00
The study of the fundamentals of microscopic and gross
pathology. Discussion of general pathologic processes with
emphasis on pathology of the oral, dental, and periodontal
tissues and their etiology and prevention.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
BIO 166 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 120 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 125 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 207 - Oral Radiology II
Credits:
1.00
Laboratory experiences to provide students with further
practice in developing their intra-oral radiographic
techniques. Students will learn supplemental techniques
which include occlusal, extra-oral and specialized patients.
Interpretations of radiographs will be emphasized.
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
DEN 106 Minimum Grade: D
DEN 212 - Pharmacology
Credits:
2.00
The study of drug actions in the body with emphasis on
those drugs used in dentistry. Legal implications,
regulatory agencies, and principles of prescription
writing will be explored.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
CHM 140 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 166 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 120 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 125 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 221 - Oral Health Education
Credits:
2.00
An introduction to the principles of health education, its
methodology and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on
developing skills in planning and implementing health
educational units. Participation in school and community
health promotion projects are included.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
DEN 110 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 115 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 222 - Community Oral Health
Credits:
2.00
A study of public health concepts and theories and their
application to federal, state and local levels. Included
in program planning methodology is methods of assessment,
evaluation and statistical analysis. Special attention is
given to the role of the dental hygienist as an integral
member of the health care team.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
DEN 221 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 230 - Prev Oral Health Concepts III
Credits:
2.00
This course is a continuation of the development, assessment
and evaluation of dental hygiene practice and knowledge
through a variety of classroom techniques. Values'
clarification, new advancements/technology, and current
preventive methods will be discussed. Preventive oral health
techniques and treatment care in association with special
needs patients will be emphasized. It is intended that the
student will utilize this information to assist him or her
clinically to develop a patient specific protocol and
comprehensive treatment plan for the child, adolescent,
adult, geriatric and medically compromised patient.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 235
Pre-requisites:
DEN 120 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 125 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 235 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
A continuation of the development of and application of
dental hygiene skills and knowledge through clinical
practice in hospitals and clinics both on and off campus.
Clinical participation with new innovations, and current
preventive techniques in the practice of dental hygiene and
application of the expanded roles of the dental hygienist
will be emphasized.
Lab:
.00 to 12.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 230
Pre-requisites:
DEN 120 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 125 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 240 - Den Prac Mgt: Ethics & Juris
Credits:
2.00
Through a variety of classroom techniques, the development
assessment and evaluation of dental hygiene practice will be
continued. Lectures and discussions will focus on current
issues in dental hygiene including ethics, jurisprudence,
dental law, practice management and alternative practice
settings. Presentati ons will be held on resume writing
and role playing for job interviewing.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene - Evening Prog.
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 245
Pre-requisites:
DEN 230 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 235 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 245 - Clinical Dental Hyg IV
Credits:
5.00
A continuation of the development and application of dental
hygiene skills and knowledge through clinical practice in
hospitals and clinics both on and off campus. Clinical
participation with new innovations and current preventive
techniques in the practice of dental hygiene and application
of the expanded roles of the dental hygienist will be
emphasized as well as dental practice management concepts.
Lab:
16.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Co-requisites:
DEN 240
Pre-requisites:
DEN 230 Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 235 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220 Minimum Grade: C
and BIO 220L Minimum Grade: C
and DEN 201 Minimum Grade: C
DEN 301 - Current Issues Dental Hygiene
Credits:
2.00
This course is designed to provide an overview of the
current issues facing oral health care professionals as
they approach the new millennium. The course will
cover topics ranging from the changing role of the
dental hygienist and the policies needed to support
the American Dental Hygienists' Association's
strategic goals, to information on trends in
population demographics, self regulation/independent
practice for the registered hygienist, along with
government and managed care's alliance with
political, economic, technological influences and
its effect on the profession of dental hygiene. Students
will become familiar with issues related to confidentiality,
mandatory testing for HIV for health care workers and
treatment of HIV positive patients from an ethical and
legal perspective. The course will also review the
professional code of ethics and standards for dental
hygienists along with gender as an issue.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
DEN 303 - Prac Mgmt Quality Assurance
Credits:
3.00
This course will involve students with concerns related to
practice management. Emphasis will be placed on assuring
quality care while focusing on the principles and concepts
of a client-centered practice environment in our evolving
health delivery system. Economics for the practice, office
management, comprehensive care plans, and the use of new
technology will be explored to support the practice goals.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
DEN 307 - Comm. Oral Health Prog. Plan.
Credits:
3.00
This course will build upon the basics of community oral
health, introducing the student to a broader view of
community health, its history and development, the
impact of government and economics on the delivery
of health care. An in-depth view on the uses of
epidemiology will enable the student to document
health needs and evaluate programs. Through field
assignments students will experience several existing
community oral health programs. Students will
formulate a sample community oral health program plan
as a final project.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
DEN 310 - Teaching Strat. Health Care Ed
Credits:
3.00
Principles and methods of teaching and instructional design
used by the health care educator such settings as
school, community, hospital and/or higher education.
Topics include performance objectives; planning, analysis,
and formative evaluation of oral health instruction; basic
instructional strategies and delivery systems; academic
course development; and current issues and trends in
dental health and hygiene education.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
DEN 401 - Health Sci Reserch:Prin & Mthd
Credits:
3.00
A profession seeking to enhance its professional stature
strives for the continual development of a scientific body
of knowledge fundamental to its practice. Dental hygiene
research involves a systematic search for knowledge about
issues of importance to the dental hygiene profession. This
course is designed to develop skills in scientific research.
Emphasis is placed on the research process which includes
problem identification, hypothesis writing, research design,
data collection, data analysis and data interpretation.
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
DEN 402 - Gerontlgy/Special Need Patient
Credits:
3.00
Gerontolgy is the study of aging. This course is designed to
promote an understanding of the social, psychological, and
biological aspects of the aging process and the relationship
to health. The course will examine current theories of
aging, demographic profiles of the older adult population,
and the increased incidence of oral health problems as we
age. Close examination of the aging process will enable the
student to gain insight into the fastest growing portion of
our population and recognize the needs of the elderly and
the concerns of the 77 million baby boomers coming of age.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
DEN 406 - Proposals & Grant Mgnmt Health
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
DEN 406W - Proposals & Grant Mngmt Health
Credits:
3.00
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals
of proposal writing and researching grant funding sources.
Students will demonstrate the preparation of supporting
documentation of need, implementation, evaluation, and
budgeting. The culminating project of the course will be
assembling the segments of a program proposal or grant
application into a final document that is worthy of
submission. Writing Intensive.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
DEN 408 - Dental Hygiene Practicum
Credits:
4.00
This course provides a foundational experience and will
involve students in a self-directed practicum that is
multi-dimensional in its scope. The specialized areas of
interest are expanded to include, but are not limited to,
education, research, corporate/ business, health care
delivery systems, and specialized practice interests.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene
Pre-requisites:
DEN 401 Minimum Grade: D
and DEN 402 Minimum Grade: D
DEN 410 - Dental Hygiene Stdy Abroad
Credits:
4.00
Bachelor degree Dental Hygiene students are afforded the
opportunity to expand their international perspective of the
profession. The course explores the health care delivery
system and practices of dental hygiene. Students will
experience the role of the Dental Hygienist in various
practice settings, develop a deeper understanding of the
profession, participate in research investigations and
explore areas of interest.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
4.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Dental Hygiene