Emphasis is placed on the assessment phase of patient care as well as on the theory and performance of basic dental hygiene instrumentation procedures. Dental Morphology is the study of the formation, function and structure of the teeth and their supporting structures. Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program. This course studies the principles and practices of preventing and controlling dental disease with emphasis on nutrition, plaque control, motivation and chairside patient education. Extra time outside the normal school schedule may be required for field trips, conventions, community projects, etc.
Oral histology is the microscopic study of tissues and structures of the oral cavity.
Extra time outside the normal school schedule may be required for field trips, conventions, community projects, etc. Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program. This course emphasizes the legal and ethical aspects of infectious disease transmission and its prevention. Included is the necessary information to meet OSHA and CDC requirements for education on infection control and hazardous material management. Community Dental Health is the study of the philosophy and background of community dental health with emphasis on program planning, implementation, and evaluation.