College Catalog - Dental Hygiene (Limited Access Program)
College Catalog
Dental Hygiene (Limited Access Program)
Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 2136/2036 - Catalog 2009/2010
Claire Peterson, Assistant Chair, 386-785-2068
Pamela Ridilla, Chairperson, 386-785-2093
05/04/2009 M - 367

Program Description Students are taught to remove deposits from tooth surfaces; provide methods of oral physiotherapy; expose, process, mount, and interpret dental radiographs; provide oral health education as well as acquire knowledge in methods of infection control practices. Dental hygienists are licensed professionals, who under the supervision of a licensed dentist, provide oral health care services and treatment in dental offices and public health facilities.

During the last semester of this program, students are eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Upon successfully passing the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and graduating from the program, graduates are eligible to take state/regional licensure examinations.

The Dental Hygiene Program is accedited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission can be contacted at (312)440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.

Approximate Additional Costs Textbooks - $1075
Lab Fees (including liability insurance) - $655
Uniforms and Supplies - $342
Instrument Kits, Clinical Supplies, and Tooth Model - $2125
American Dental Hygienists' Association Student Membership - $116
National Board Dental Hygiene Review Course - $400
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination - $265
Graduation Fee - $25
Class Pin and Composite Picture - $100
Florida Dental Hygiene Licensure Board Examination - $1000
Health Screening and Immunizations (depends on applicant's health care provider) - $250
Basic Life Support Certification - $50
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Background Check - $25

Additional Admission Requirements *Completion of the prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better before submitting an application to the program: ENC 1101 College Composition; MAC 1105 College Algebra; BSC 1085/1085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab; BSC 1086/1086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab; and CHM 1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry and Lab.
*Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.
*Applicants who have graduated from a dental assisting program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, within a three-year time frame, may receive credit for: DEH 1133 Orofacial Anatomy and Physiology; DES 1100/1100L Elements of Dental Materials and Lab; DES 1200/1200L Dental Radiology and Lab; DES 1840 Preventive Dentistry; and DES 2830L Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist. Transfer of credit for these courses will be at the discretion of the Chairperson.
*Submit completed School of Dental Sciences application to the Academic Advisor in the College of Health, Human, and Public Services between May 1st and May 31st.
*Completion of health screening to include: recent physical examination; verification of immunization against tetanus-diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella and Hepatitis B; and negative test for tuberculosis.
*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Health Care Provider through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross before entering the program.
*Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background checks must be completed prior to the first day of class. Final program acceptance contingent upon satisfactory results of the FDLE screening.
*All program prerequisite, general education, and dental hygiene courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
*Students will be held accountable for the policy and procedures of the dental hygiene program as outlined in the Dental Hygiene Student Policy Handbook as well as the College Student Handbook.

General Education Courses
Course Title    
    SEM HRS   
HUN1201  Human Nutrition 3.00   
MCB1010 1 Microbiology 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: MCB1010L  
MCB1010L  Microbiology Lab 1.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: MCB1010  
PSY1012  General Psychology 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
SPC2608  Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
SYG2000  Introduction to Sociology 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
       
... ... Humanities, Cultural & Aesthetic Core - CHOOSE ONE   
    SEM HRS   
AML2010  Early American Literature OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
AML2050  Modern American Literature OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
AML2060  Contemporary American Literature OR 3.00   
AML2600  Introduction to African American Literature OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
ARH1000  Art Appreciation OR 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
ENL2012  Early English Literature OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
ENL2022  Nineteenth Century English Literature OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
ENL2280  Contemporary English Literature OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
HUM2210  Prehistory to Medieval Humanities OR 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
HUM2230  Renaissance to Postmodern Humanities OR 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
LIT2110  Masterpieces of World Literature I OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
LIT2120  Masterpieces of World Literature II OR 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
LIT2602  Literature of the Sea OR 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
MUH2051  Introduction to the Music of the Worlds People OR 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
MUL1010  Music Appreciation OR 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
THE1000  Dramatic Appreciation 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  

Note: It may be necessary for the student to enroll in a college preparatory English, Math, or Reading course based upon College Placement Test scores.

Program Specific Courses
Course Title    
    SEM HRS   
DEH1002  Preclinical Dental Hygiene 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 AND BSC1085L AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085
Conc-Reqs: DEH1002L  
DEH1002L  Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 OR BSC1085L AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085
Conc-Reqs: DEH1002  
DEH1133  Orofacial Anatomy and Physiology 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1085L AND BSC1086 AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085  
DEH1133L  Orofacial Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085 AND BSC1085L  
DEH1800  Clinical Dental Hygiene I 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1800L
Pre-Reqs: DES1840 AND DEH1002 AND DEH1002L  
DEH1800L  Dental Hygiene Clinic I 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1800
Pre-Reqs: DES1200 AND DES1200L AND DEH1002 AND DEH1002L  
DEH1802  Clinical Dental Hygiene II 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1802L
Pre-Reqs: DEH1800L AND DEH1800  
DEH1802L  Dental Hygiene Clinic II 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1802
Pre-Reqs: DEH1800 AND DEH1800L  
DEH2300  Pharmacology and Pain Control 2.00  Pre-Reqs: CHM1025 AND BSC1086L AND BSC1086 AND CHM1025L  
DEH2400  General and Oral Pathology 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 OR BSC1086L AND DEH2602  
DEH2602 2 Periodontology 3.00  Pre-Reqs: DES1840 AND DEH1002L AND DEH1002  
DEH2702  Community Dental Health 2.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH2602 AND DEH2804
Conc-Reqs: DEH2702L  
DEH2702L  Community Dental Health Lab 1.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH2804 AND DEH2602
Conc-Reqs: DEH2702  
DEH2804  Clinical Dental Hygiene III 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2804L
Pre-Reqs: DEH1802L AND DEH1802  
DEH2804L  Dental Hygiene Clinic III 4.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2804
Pre-Reqs: DEH1802 AND DEH1802L  
DEH2806  Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2806L
Pre-Reqs: DEH2804L AND DEH2804  
DEH2806L  Dental Hygiene Clinic IV 4.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2806
Pre-Reqs: DEH2804L AND DEH2804  
DES1100  Elements of Dental Materials 2.00  Conc-Reqs: DES1100L  
DES1100L  Elements of Dental Materials Lab 1.00  Conc-Reqs: DES1100  
DES1200  Dental Radiography 2.00  Pre-Reqs: CHM1025 AND BSC1086L AND CHM1025L AND BSC1086
Conc-Reqs: DES1200L  
DES1200L  Dental Radiography Lab 2.00  Pre-Reqs: CHM1025 AND BSC1086L AND CHM1025L AND BSC1086
Conc-Reqs: DES1200  
DES1840  Preventive Dentistry 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1085 AND BSC1085L AND BSC1086 AND BSC1086L  
DES2010  Head and Neck Anatomy 2.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH1133L AND DEH1133  
DES2600  Medical and Dental Emergencies 1.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086L AND BSC1086 AND DEH1802  
DES2830L  Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist 2.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH1002L AND DEH1002 AND DEH1133  

Sample Program of Study
Course Title    
... ... PREREQUISITE COURSES   
    SEM HRS   
BSC1085  Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: BSC1085L  
BSC1085L  Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: BSC1085  
BSC1086  Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1085
Conc-Reqs: BSC1086L  
BSC1086L  Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1.00  Conc-Reqs: BSC1086  
CHM1025  Introductory to Chemistry 3.00  Co-Reqs: MGF2106 OR MGF2107 OR STA2023 OR MAC2313 OR MAC2312 OR MAC1105 OR MAC1114 OR MAP2302 OR MAC2233 OR MAC2311 OR MAC1140 OR MAT1033 AND ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: CHM1025  
CHM1025L  Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1.00  Conc-Reqs: CHM1025L  
ENC1101  College Composition 3.00   
MAC1105  College Algebra 3.00  Pre-Reqs: MAT1033  
       
... ... FIRST YEAR: FALL SEMESTER   
    SEM HRS   
MCB1010  Microbiology 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: MCB1010L  
MCB1010L  Microbiology Lab 1.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101 Conc-Reqs: MCB1010  
DEH1002  Preclinical Dental Hygiene 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 AND BSC1085L AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085
Conc-Reqs: DEH1002L  
DEH1002L  Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 OR BSC1085L AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085
Conc-Reqs: DEH1002  
DEH1133  Orofacial Anatomy and Physiology 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1085L AND BSC1086 AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085  
DEH1133L  Orofacial Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 AND BSC1086L AND BSC1085 AND BSC1085L  
DES1200  Dental Radiography 2.00  Pre-Reqs: CHM1025 AND BSC1086L AND CHM1025L AND BSC1086
Conc-Reqs: DES1200L  
DES1200L  Dental Radiography Lab 2.00  Pre-Reqs: CHM1025 AND BSC1086L AND CHM1025L AND BSC1086
Conc-Reqs: DES1200  
DES1840  Preventive Dentistry 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1085 AND BSC1085L AND BSC1086 AND BSC1086L  
       
... ... FIRST YEAR: SPRING SEMESTER   
    SEM HRS   
HUN1201  Human Nutrition 3.00   
DEH1800  Clinical Dental Hygiene I 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1800L
Pre-Reqs: DES1840 AND DEH1002 AND DEH1002L  
DEH1800L  Dental Hygiene Clinic I 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1800
Pre-Reqs: DES1200 AND DES1200L AND DEH1002 AND DEH1002L  
DEH2602  Periodontology 3.00  Pre-Reqs: DES1840 AND DEH1002L AND DEH1002  
DES2010  Head and Neck Anatomy 2.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH1133L AND DEH1133  
DES2830L  Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist 2.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH1002L AND DEH1002 AND DEH1133  
       
... ... FIRST YEAR: SUMMER SEMESTER (Term A - Six Weeks)   
    SEM HRS   
DEH1802  Clinical Dental Hygiene II 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1802L
Pre-Reqs: DEH1800L AND DEH1800  
DEH1802L  Dental Hygiene Clinic II 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH1802
Pre-Reqs: DEH1800 AND DEH1800L  
DES1100  Elements of Dental Materials 2.00  Conc-Reqs: DES1100L  
DES1100L  Elements of Dental Materials Lab 1.00  Conc-Reqs: DES1100  
       
... ... FIRST YEAR: SUMMER SEMESTER (Term B - Six Weeks)   
    SEM HRS   
SPC2608  Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills 3.00  Pre-Reqs: ENC1101  
       
... ... SECOND YEAR: FALL SEMESTER   
    SEM HRS   
SYG2000  Introduction to Sociology 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
DEH2300  Pharmacology and Pain Control 2.00  Pre-Reqs: CHM1025 AND BSC1086L AND BSC1086 AND CHM1025L  
DEH2400  General and Oral Pathology 2.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086 OR BSC1086L AND DEH2602  
DEH2804  Clinical Dental Hygiene III 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2804L
Pre-Reqs: DEH1802L AND DEH1802  
DEH2804L  Dental Hygiene Clinic III 4.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2804
Pre-Reqs: DEH1802 AND DEH1802L  
DES2600  Medical and Dental Emergencies 1.00  Pre-Reqs: BSC1086L AND BSC1086 AND DEH1802  
       
... ... SECOND YEAR: SPRING SEMESTER   
    SEM HRS   
PSY1012  General Psychology 3.00  Co-Reqs: ENC1101  
... ...3 Humanities, Cultural & Aesthetic Core 3.00   
DEH2702  Community Dental Health 2.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH2602 AND DEH2804
Conc-Reqs: DEH2702L  
DEH2702L  Community Dental Health Lab 1.00  Pre-Reqs: DEH2804 AND DEH2602
Conc-Reqs: DEH2702  
DEH2806  Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 2.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2806L
Pre-Reqs: DEH2804L AND DEH2804  
DEH2806L  Dental Hygiene Clinic IV 4.00  Co-Reqs: DEH2806
Pre-Reqs: DEH2804L AND DEH2804  
       
TOTAL ... 88.00   

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Notes 1. MCB 1010/1010L fulfills general education requirements for AS degree programs only.
2. DEH 2602 meets the graduation requirement for the basic use of computers for this program.
3. See list of accepted courses listed under General Education Courses.

2009-2010 College Catalog. To view previous catalogs, please visit http://www.daytonastate.edu/catalog/archive/.