Introduction to skills utilized in the contemporary practice of dental hygiene, including infection control procedures, patient assessment and treatment. Theory is applied in preclinic setting on student patients.

2 Class Hours; 8 Clinic Hours; Corequisite: DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry.

Continuation of DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I. Theory in dental hygiene care including assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of patient care including patients with special needs, tobacco cessation
intervention, emergency medical and dental procedures and oral physiotherapy and oral health instruction. Theory is writing emphasis. The clinical experience emphasizes patient assessment, treatment planning,
instrumentation and oral health instruction.

3 Class Hours, 8 Clinic Hours; Prerequisites: DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I, DEN 103 Oral Anatomy and Physiology and DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry; BIO 131 Human Biology I or permission of the Department.

Normal structure and function of the oral cavity (microscopic and gross). Laboratory work provides
experience with microscopic and macroscopic study of structures in the oral cavity, head and neck.

2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours

Radiation physics and biology; understanding of radiation health, safety and protection; radiographic quality, intraoral dental radiographic techniques, film processing and mounting, interpretation of radiographic errors and recognition of anatomical landmarks. Theory is applied in the laboratory setting on radiographic dexters and adult patients.

1 Class Hour, 2 Lab Hours; Corequisite: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II.

Introduction to pathology of the periodontium of the teeth, including etiology, recognition and description of
gingivitis and periodontitis. This course provides an introduction to periodontology.

1 Class Hour; Corequisite: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II.

Theory in infection control in the dental hygiene practice, including responsibility for infection control practices, transmission of disease and methods for preventing disease transmission for the hygienist and
patient.

1 Class Hour; Corequisite: DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I.

Ethics and ethical issues; jurisprudence and legal considerations including risk management in dentistry and
dental hygiene.

1 Class Hour.

Composition, chemical and physical properties and use of materials in dental laboratory and operatory.
Laboratory sessions will provide experience in performing common dental laboratory procedures including
their clinical application of expanded functions. (Writing Intensive)

1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II.

Continuation of DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II. Integration of theory with clinical experience in various oral hygiene preventive and therapeutic procedures. Emphasis on planning and execution of the total patient treatment.

2 Class Hours, 12 Clinic Hours; Prerequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110 Dental Materials, BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology II and BIO 150 Microbiology; or MLT 208/209 Pathogenic Microbiology.

Continuation of DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III. Comprehensive clinical experience in all phases of dental hygiene practice. Introduction to computer use in the dental office management.

2 Class Hours, 12 Clinic Hours; Prerequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology and DEN 209 Nutrition.

This course is designed to teach the student management of pain control through the use of local anesthetic agents and the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen when used as a sedative. The physiology and pharmacology agents, indications and contraindications for use, and the treatment of complications and emergencies are stressed. Other modalities of pain control will be discussed. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to consistently give injections of local anesthetic that are safe and effective with minimal discomfort. The participant will also be able to provide nitrous oxide analgesia using safe and effective techniques with the understanding of the indications, contraindications and environmental safety considerations. This course meets the New York State Education Department's requirements for certification in the Administration and Monitoring of Local Infiltration Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia in the Practice of Dental Hygiene.

Prerequisites - DEN 102 and current certification in CPR. - Co-requisites DEN 201 and DEN 206

Broad picture of the disease process through the study of common general diseases, their cause, results and treatment. Emphasis on the principles of inflammation, healing and repair, oral disease, including etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, recognition and treatment.

3 Class Hours; Corequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III.

Study of Periodontology as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene, Emphasis on Calssification of Periodontal disease, assessment, Phase I Therapy, maintenance and fundamentals of periodontal surgery.

2 Class Hours; Corequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III.

Pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Drugs commonly used in
dentistry and correct methods for their use. Emphasis on pharmacological aspects of anesthesia.

2 Class Hours; Co-requisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III.

Basic nutrition principles, including metabolism, functions, sources, and conditions resulting from excessive
or inadequate intake of each nutrient. Study of diet planning, dietary guidelines, weight control, and current nutrition topics and controversies. Special emphasis on the relation of nutrition to the oral cavity, interviewing, nutritional counseling, computer aided dietary analysis, and its practice in the dental office.

2 Class Hours; Corequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III.

Principles of public health and fundamentals of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of public health care with emphasis on community dental health. Laboratory experience emphasizes reading scientific literature, statistics, community health education, and community health agencies. (Writing Intensive)

1 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV.

Topics relevant to contemporary practice of dental hygiene including identification and reporting of child
abuse, risk management, and the hygienist's role in the care of special patients. Emphasis is on case-based learning.

3 Class Hours; Corequisite: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV.

Advanced studies in Dental Hygiene conducted under the guidance of a Dental Hygiene instructor.

Prerequisites: DEN 101, 102 Dental Hygiene I and II and permission of Department Chairperson.