DH F111      Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to embryology and histology of the periodontal tissues. Includes discussion of dental accretions and cariology.

Prerequisites: Admission to the dental hygiene program or permission of department.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F112      Techniques I for Dental Hygienists
7 Credits

Offered Fall

A pre-clinical course introducing the basic dental hygiene procedures including data gathering, patient education and basic instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on skill development in basic instrumentation and infection control.

Prerequisites: Admission to the dental hygiene program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 8 + 0

DH F114      Anatomy of the Orofacial Structures
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Provides students with knowledge to perform technical skills within the oral cavity, especially those relating to dental screening and record-taking.

Prerequisites: Permission of department.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F121      Periodontics I
2 Credits

Introduction to periodontal disease. Emphasis is placed on recognition of periodontal disease and treatment planning.

Prerequisites: Admission to the dental hygiene program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F122      Techniques II for Dental Hygienists
4 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduces adjunctive techniques used in dental hygiene treatment. Basic manipulation of dental materials. Emphasis is placed on care of materials and restorations that are encountered intra-orally during dental hygiene treatment. Radiology lab provides opportunity to develop competence in exposing radiographs on patients under direct faculty supervision.

Prerequisites: Admission to the dental hygiene program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 4 + 0

DH F165      Introduction to Dental Pharmacology
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Introduction to general concepts of pharmacology, the nature of drug reactions, individual responses to drugs, principles of neuropharmacology, toxicology, anti-infective therapy, effect of drugs on cardiovascular, endocrine and other body systems. Emphasis is placed on drugs used in dentistry.

Prerequisites: Permission of department.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F181      Clinical Practicum I
4 Credits

Offered Spring

Provides opportunity for the student to achieve clinical skill competency with individuals presenting themselves as periodontally healthy or with signs of gingivitis.

Prerequisites: Admission to the dental hygiene program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 12

DH F182      Clinical Seminar I
1 Credit

Offered Spring

Discussion and evaluation of clinical experiences encountered in DH F181. Emphasis is placed on review of treatment plans and case presentation. Introduces ethical and legal concerns of the dental hygiene profession. Guest speakers, patient management and teamwork are emphasized.

Prerequisites: Admission to the dental hygiene program.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

DH F211      Periodontics II
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Develops familiarity with current non-surgical and surgical techniques in the treatment of periodontal disease. Nutrition and immunology as it relates to periodontal diseases are discussed. Case presentations are made by students.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F212      Techniques III for Dental Hygienists
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Advanced dental hygiene instruments and intra-oral techniques. Provides for discussion of patients with special needs.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene class with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 4 + 0

DH F214      Pathology of Oral Tissues
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Includes the signs, symptoms, contagion recognition of selected diseases of the oral cavity and systemic diseases that manifest themselves in the oral cavity.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better; or permission of department.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F224      Principles of Dental Health
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Provides a broad understanding of community dental health and dental epidemiology. Students develop and implement a basic community dental health project.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 3

DH F283      Clinical Practicum II
5 Credits

Offered Fall

Provides opportunity to achieve clinical skill competency with individuals presenting themselves with mild to moderate periodontal disease. Conducted in a clinical setting with volunteer patients and individualized instruction.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 15

DH F284      Clinical Seminar II
1 Credit

Offered Fall

Discussion and evaluation of clinical experiences encountered in DH F283. Emphasis is placed on review of treatment plans and case presentations of patients exhibiting mild to moderate periodontal disease.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F285      Clinical Practicum III
6 Credits

Offered Spring

Provides opportunity to achieve clinical skill competency with individuals presenting themselves with moderate to advanced periodontal disease. Learning occurs through student practice and individualized instruction.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 18

DH F286      Clinical Seminar III
1 Credit

Offered Spring

Discussion and evaluation of clinical experiences encountered in DH F285. Emphasis is placed on review of treatment plans and case presentations of patients exhibiting mild to moderate periodontal disease.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

DH F310      Oral Pain Control for Dental Hygienists
3 Credits

Offered Fall

Examines pharmacology, armamentarium, anatomical and physiological consideration, administration techniques and potential complication of local anesthetic. Analyzes pharmacology, techniques, medical contraindications and management complications accompanying administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide.

Prerequisites: Completion of all F100-level dental hygiene classes with a C- grade or better or current Alaska licensure in dental hygiene; permission of department; current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1.5 + 3 + 0