Prerequisites and corequisites may have changed since this catalog was published. Please verify prerequisite and corequisite at www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html. Developmental reading courses are required if a student’s reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 032 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student’s math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 032 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student’s English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 032 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.
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DENTAL MATERIALS |
4.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of physical and chemical properties of matter and identification, characteristics and manipulation of dental materials. (Prerequisite: accepted into the Dental Assisting program) |
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ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM |
1.0 Credit |
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This course introduces a cursory history of dental assisting, professional associations, scope of service in dentistry and ethical, legal and professional considerations. The State Dental Practice Act is reviewed. (Prerequisite: accepted into the Dental Assisting program) |
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DENTAL MORPHOLOGY |
2.0 Credits |
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This course emphasizes the development, eruption and individual characteristics of each tooth and surrounding structures. This course also covers the embryology and histology of the head and neck. (Prerequisite: accepted into the Dental Assisting program) |
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DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION |
2.0 Credits |
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This course defines the responsibilities of the dental assistant in individual and community dental health education with emphasis on the etiology of dental disease, methods for prevention, and principles of nutrition in relationship to oral health and preventive dentistry. (Prerequisites: DAT 113, DAT 118, DAT 154) (Corequisite: DAT 174) |
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DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides a study of the business aspect of a dental office. It includes exposure to dental practice management software. (Prerequisite: accepted into the Dental Assisting program) |
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ORAL MEDICINE/ORAL BIOLOGY |
3.0 Credits |
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This course presents a basic study of oral pathology, pharmacology, nutrition and common emergencies as related to the role of the dental assistant. (Prerequisites: DAT 118) (Corequisite: DAT 174) |
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DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY |
4.0 Credits |
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This course provides the fundamental background and theory for the safe and effective use of x-radiation in dentistry. It encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation, radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of radiographs and radiation hygiene. (Prerequisites: DAT 118, DAT 154) |
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CLINICAL PROCEDURES I |
4.0 Credits |
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This course includes preparation to assist a dentist efficiently in four-handed dentistry. Emphasis is on the names and functions of all dental instruments, the principles involved in their use and the assistant’s role in dental instrumentation. (Prerequisite: accepted into the Dental Assisting program) |
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OFFICE ROTATIONS |
4.0 Credits |
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This is an introductory course to a general office with emphasis placed on assisting and office management (Prerequisites: DAT 113, DAT 154) (Corequisites: DAT 121, DAT 127, DAT 123, DAT 183) |
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DENTAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE |
7.0 Credits |
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This course consists of practice in the dental office or clinic, with rotation of assignments to encompass experiences in office management and clinical experience in all areas of dentistry. (Prerequisites: DAT 127, DAT 174, DAT 183) |
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SPECIALTY FUNCTIONS |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is an introduction to dental specialties, the refinement, the roles served by assistants in the dental specialties and the expanded legal functions for qualified assistants. (Prerequisites: DAT 113, DAT 154) (Corequisites: DAT 174, DAT 127) |
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MEDICAL AND DENTAL EMERGENCIES |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides a study of the various medical/dental emergencies and appropriate treatment measures. Additionally, it includes managing medically compromised dental patients. (Prerequisite: Admission to DHG Phase II) |
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DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides the application of the principles of radiology with emphasis on exposing, processing, mounting, evaluating and interpreting dental radiographs. Radiation safety is stressed. (Prerequisite: DHG 151) |
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TOOTH MORPHOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY |
2.0 Credits |
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This course covers the embryogenesis and histology of the head and neck structures with primary emphasis on the oral cavity. The formation, eruption patterns and morphology of primary and permanent dentitions are studied. (Prerequisite: Admission to DHG Phase II) |
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GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides a correlation of basic pathologic principles to disease processes in the oral cavity. The role of the dental hygienist in early disease detection is emphasized. Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases affecting the head and neck are discussed. (Prerequisite: DHG 175) |
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PERIODONTOLOGY |
2.0 Credits |
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This course presents a study of the principles, etiologies, classifications and treatments of periodontal disease with emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist. (Prerequisites: DHG 151) |
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DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides a study of drugs used in dentistry. Emphasis is placed on the physical and chemical properties of the drugs, dosages and therapeutic effects, methods of administration, and indications/contraindications for the use of the drug. A study of dental anesthetics is included. (Prerequisite: DHG 151) |
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DENTAL HYGIENE PRINCIPLES |
5.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of the principles of infection control and hazardous waste communication; instrumentation and instrument design; operator and patient positioning; operation of basic dental equipment; patient evaluation; and medical history review. (Prerequisite: Admission to DHG Phase II) |
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CLINICAL DHG I FOUNDATIONS |
4.0 Credits |
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This course completes the basic instrumentation instruction; introduces polishing and anticaries therapies; presents periodontal health assessment; and introduces the clinical setting for application of dental hygiene skills for patient care. (Prerequisite: DHG 151) |
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CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE II |
5.0 Credits |
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This course provides for the continued development of the skills necessary to perform dental hygiene care. Emphasis is placed on total patient care and treatment planning. Introduction to dental hygiene supportive functions is presented. (Prerequisite: DHG 161) |
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PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides a study of oral health and the prevention of oral disease in a community. Emphasis is on assessment of community groups and dental health needs and planning, implementation and evaluation of community programs. (Prerequisite: DHG 151) |
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DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION |
1.0 Credit |
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This course provides an opportunity for the dental hygiene student to present and apply dental health information to various community groups and organizations. Project implementation and evaluation are included. Public speaking concepts will be addressed in this course. (Prerequisite: DHG 151) |
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DENTAL ASSISTING FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS |
2.0 Credits |
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This course introduces the dental assisting role and responsibilities. Emphasis is on four-handed dentistry, the use and manipulations of dental materials, and office management. (Prerequisite: accepted into the Dental Hygiene program) |
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INTEGRATED DENTAL HYGIENE I |
1.0 Credit |
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This course provides for the integration of the basic and dental hygiene sciences with current concepts of clinical dental hygiene practice. Client case studies will be used to enhance clinical decision making skills. (Prerequisite: DHG 151) |
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INTEGRATED DENTAL HYGIENE II |
1.0 Credit |
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This course provides for the integration of the basic and dental sciences with current dental hygiene concepts. Emphasis is placed on ethical/legal aspects of dental hygiene practice and practice management techniques. Topics dealing with evidence based practices, dental hygiene research, and transition to non-academic clinical settings will be studied. (Prerequisite: DHG 175) |
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NUTRITION AND DENTAL HEALTH |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides a study of nutrients, their nature, source and utilization. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between diet and oral health. Oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies are also studied. (Prerequisite: DHG 175) |
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CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE III |
5.0 Credits |
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This course provides for the development of proficiency in the clinical dental hygiene setting with emphasis on the implementation of treatment plans to meet the individual patient’s oral health needs. Also included in this course are concepts and experiences with geriatric patients, introduction to recent technological advances for periodontal debridement, and pain and anxiety control for dental hygiene procedures via infiltration anesthesia and nitrousoxide sedation monitoring. (Prerequisite: DHG 175) |
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CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IV |
5.0 Credits |
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This course permits refinement of clinical techniques and skills, technology and current procedural practices of the dental hygienist with emphasis on self-evaluation and quality assurance. Dental ethics and jurisprudence are addressed in this course. (Prerequisite: DHG 175) |
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DENTAL HYGIENE EXTERNSHIP |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides exposure to dental practices by means of office rotations, lectures and discussions. It also includes dental ethics and jurisprudence. (Prerequisite: DHG 175) |
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