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DHY 100 TOOTH ANATOMY AND ROOT MORPHOLOGY (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: Program admission
Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of external and internal
morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary teeth
dentition. Also introduces the student to various tooth identification
systems, classifications of occlusion and dental anomalies. Topics
include: Oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and
internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems,
individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion and dental anomalies.
DHY 101 ORAL EMBRYOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY (2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body, with
emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral
cavity. Topics include: cellular structure and organelles, histology
of epithelium, histology of muscle tissue, histology of nerve tissue,
histology of connective tissue, embryological development of the
head and neck, tooth development and development of tooth supporting
structures.
DHY 102 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: DHY 100, DHY
101, DHY 113
Focuses on anatomy of head and neck. Emphasis is placed on those
structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics
include: Terminology, anatomic landmarks, osteology of the skull,
temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, muscles of facial
expression, nervous system, blood supply of the head and neck, lymphatic
system and immunology, endocrine and exocrine glands of the head
and neck, nasal and paranasal sinuses, and fascial spaces, and the
spread of dental infections.
DHY 103 DENTAL
MATERIALS (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: DHY 100, DHY
101, DHY 113
Focuses on the nature, qualities, composition and manipulation of
materials used in dentistry. The primary goal of this course is
to enhance the student’s ability to make clinical judgments
regarding the use and care of dental materials based on how these
materials react in the oral environment. Topics include: dental
material standards, dental material properties, impression materials,
gypsum products, mouthguards and whitening systems, dental bases,
liners and cements, temporary restorations, classifications for
restorative dentistry, direct restorative materials, indirect restorative
materials, polishing procedures for dental restorations, removable
dental prostheses, sealants and implants.
DHY 104 PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE LECTURE (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 100, DHY
101, DHY 113
Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum
patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: Professionalism,
asepsis, patient assessment, emergencies, instrumentation, charting,
patient and clinician positioning, ethics, and oral health education.
DHY 105 PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE LAB (0-6-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 100, DHY
101, DHY 113
Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum
patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: Professionalism,
asepsis, patient assessment, emergencies, instrumentation, charting,
patient clinician positioning, ethics, and oral health education.
DHY 106 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE
(0-3-1)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Provides fundamental skills in the dental environment. The course
focuses on infection control procedures and exposure management.
Topics include: asepsis; dental terminology; ethics, professionalism;
emergencies; patient assessment; and patient and clinician positioning.
DHY 107 RADIOLOGY LECTURE (3-0-3)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study
of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation
physics principles; radiation biology; radiation safety; radiographic
quality assurance; imaging theory; radiographic interpretation;
radiographic need; legal issues of dental radiography; and digital
radiography techniques and principles.
DHY 109 RADIOLOGY LAB (0-3-1)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study
of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation
safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic
interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles
and techniques.
DHY 110 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE I LECTURE (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 102, DHY
103, DHY 104, DHY 105
Continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics
include: caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, dental
appliances, patient management, interdental care and impression
and study cast techniques.
DHY 111 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE I LAB (0-9-3)
Prerequisites: DHY 102, DHY
103, DHY 104, DHY 105
Continues the development of student skills in patient care. Topics
include: caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, dental
appliances, impression and study cast techniques, interdental care,
and applied techniques.
DHY 113 MICROBIOLOGY
AND INFECTION CONTROL (3-6-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis
on microbial form and function. Topics include: introduction to
microorganisms, microbial physiology and genetics, control of microorganisms,
infection and host response, and microbial diseases of human organ
systems.
DHY 200 PERIODONTOLOGY
(4-0-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 108, DHY
110, DHY 111, DHY 112
Provides fundamental information on periodontal anatomy, pathogenesis
of the periodontal diseases, and an introduction to modern rational
periodontal therapy, including preventive, nonsurgical, and surgical
methods. Topics include: tissues of the Periodontium, epidemiology
of periodontal diseases, periodontal diseases, disease prevention,
disease treatment and management, drug therapy, immunology and host
defense mechanisms, microorganisms associated with Periodontology,
surgical and nonsurgical treatment, implantology and maintenance,
and periodontal emergencies and endodontic emergencies.
DHY 201 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE II LECTURE (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 108, DHY
110, DHY 111, DHY 112
Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients
and preventing oral disease. Topics include: instrument sharpening,
patient assessment, treatment planning, antimicrobial use, amalgam
polishing/ recontouring, pulp vitality testing, whitening, implant
care, tobacco cessation, pit and fissure sealants, and treatment
of hypersensitivity.
DHY 202 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE II LAB (0-12-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 108, DHY
110, DHY 111, DHY 112
Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients
and preventing oral disease. Topics include: instrument sharpening,
patient assessment, treatment planning, antimicrobial use, amalgam
polishing/ recontouring, pulp vitality testing, whitening, implant
care, tobacco cessation, pit and fissure sealants, and treatment
of hypersensitivity.
DHY 205 ORAL PATHOLOGY (4-0-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 108, DHY
110, DHY 111, DHY 112
Introduces oral pathology, including etiology, pathogenesis and
recognition of various pathological condition. Emphasis is placed
on oral and paraoral pathology and systemic conditions affecting
the head and neck. Topics include: terminology, biopsy procedures,
inflammation and repair, dental and mucosal anomalies, caries and
pulpal pathology, odontogenic cysts, developmental cysts, odontogenic
tumors, other tumors of oral structures, systemic diseases affecting
the oral structures, infectious diseases, salivary gland pathology,
diseases of bone, blood dyscrasias, vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune
diseases and syndromes and genetic diseases of the head and neck.
DHY 206 PHARMACOLOGY
AND PAIN CONTROL (4-0-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 200, DHY
201, DHY 202, DHY 205
Introduces principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the
practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Emphasizes actions and
reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken
by dental patients. Topics include: terminology, pharmaceutical
references, prescriptions and abbreviations, pharmacokinetics, drugs
used in dentistry and their pharmacokinetics, drugs that may alter
dental treatment and their pharmacokinetics, emergency drugs and
drug abuse.
DHY 207 COMMUNITY
DENTAL HEALTH (2-4-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 200, DHY
201, DHY 202, DHY 205
Provides students with a broad understanding of the health care
system and an objective view of the significant social, political,
psychological, and economic forces directing the system. Prepares
students to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in a community
by meeting specific dental health needs of community groups. Topics
include: epidemiology, community dental care assessment, community
dental care provision, preventive counseling for groups, group oral
health education, terminology, dental care systems, biostatistics,
and concepts of dental research
DHY 208 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE III LECTURE (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 200, DHY
201, DHY 202, DHY 205
Continues the development of student knowledge necessary for treatment
and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: Ultrasonic/air
polishing, scaling, debridement and root planing, oral irrigation
and antimicrobial agents, dental health education, special needs
patients, and ultrasonic and air polishing.
DHY 209 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE III Lab (0-12-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 200, DHY
201, DHY 202, DHY 205
Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment
and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: scaling, debridement
and root planing, oral irrigation and antimicrobial agents, special
needs patients, and ultrasonics and air polishing.
DHY
211 BIOCHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: CHM 191
Provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body
with an emphasis on the dental hygienist’s role as a nutritional
educator. Topics include: molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins,
nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional
disorders, and diet assessment.
DHY 213 CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IV LECTURE
(2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 200, DHY
201, DHY 202, DHY 205
Continues the development of student knowledge necessary for treatment
and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: PSR index, recare
systems, and special needs
DHY 214 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE IV LAB (0-12-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 200, DHY
205, DHY 206, DHY 207,DHY 208, DHY 209,
DHY 212
Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment
and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: PSR index, implementation
of dietary assessment, recare systems, and applied techniques.
DHY 220 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE V LECTURE (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DHY 212,DHY
213, DHY 214
Focuses on the dental hygiene field and presents the fundamental
concepts and principles necessary for successful participation in
the dental profession. Topics include: employability skills, State
of Georgia Dental Practice Act, office management, expanded duties,
legal aspects, ethics, dental hygiene practice settings, and dentistry
and dental hygiene regulation.
DHY 221 CLINICAL
DENTAL HYGIENE V LAB (0-12-4)
Prerequisites: DHY 212,DHY
213, DHY 214
Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment
and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: applied techniques.
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