• DHYG 2045: Tooth Morphology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Laboratory portion of DHYG 2040. The student will be able to identify the individual teeth of the human dentition within and without the surrounding oral structures by evaluating the crown and roots of the teeth. The student will be able to draw to scale individual teeth and have practiced eye hand coordination, paying very careful attention to detail, utilize a digital caliper, carve and wax both a maxillary canine and mandibular molar tooth in wax. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the terminology of the dentition in appropriate clinical discussions. 2. Demonstrate understanding of tooth surfaces and root contours through drawings and carvings. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 2040. FA
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• DHYG 2580: Dental Materials

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduction to various dental products and materials with a comprehensive background in the art and science of dental materials use, including the physical properties, advantages, and disadvantages of metals, hydrocarbons, and other dental materials, as well as evaluation of allergenicity and other complications that may arise as a result of the use of these materials. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Consider the interaction between the oral environment and dental materials. 2.Compare and contrast the physical properties of dental materials. 3. Distinguish the bonding mechanism. 4. Differentiate between composites, glass ionomers and compomers. 5. Explain important elements of preventive and bleaching materials. 6. Differentiate between dental ceramics, dental amalgam, casting metals, solders, and wrought metal alloys. 7. Analyze the different types of dental implants and the advantages and disadvantages of each. 8. Evaluate abrasion, finishing, polishing, dental cements, impression materials, dental waxes and gypsum products. 9. Consider how polymers are used in dentistry. 10. Consider the different types of provisional restorations and their use in dentistry. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP
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• DHYG 2585: Dental Materials Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Laboratory portion of DYHG 2580. This course is designed to give the student exposure and experience using, handling, and understanding dental materials typically used in the dental office. Information learned will give the student the ability to accurately educate patients as the need arises. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior when working with dental materials. 2. Apply principles to safely dispose of dental materials. 3. Discuss the importance of handling dental materials safely. 4. Make usable alginate impressions. 5. Prepare fabrication of bleach trays, semi custom trays, bite registrations and double bite impressions. 6. Judge the effects of abrasion and polishing. 7. Create a provisional restoration. 8. Produce a poured and trimmed study models. 9. Produce a manipulation of composite materials and dental amalgam for restorations. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 2580. SP
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• DHYG 3010: Dental Hygiene Theory I

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the theoretical foundations of preventative oral health services used in the dental hygiene process. Emphasizes prevention of disease transmission, body mechanics, patient assessment, basic dental hygiene instrumentation, oral healthcare planning, extrinsic stain removal, topical anesthesia, ethical decision making, and the role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop a written report based on research topics in dental hygiene care. 2. Validate the importance of infection control to minimize disease transmission. 3. Articulate the caries process and the significance and prevention of dental caries. 4. Explain the assessment process and identify oral health risk factors (Caries, Periodontal, Oral Cancer). 5. Evaluate the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy gingival and periodontal structures and record the findings. 6. Demonstrate the importance of an efficient and effective care plan and practice the steps necessary for proper documentation of informed consent and informed refusal. 7. Employ proper documentation skills and practice abiding of privacy laws associated with HIPAA. 8. Analyze various patient needs and articulate an educational plan to improve oral health. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3035: Oral Anatomy and Histology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  In this course, the student will study the histology and anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasis is on location, function, nomenclature and clinical considerations of normal anatomy and variations. In addition, the course will include an understanding of embryologic development and development defects with a focus on oral hard and soft tissues. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $235 charged per credit hour. This course will be delivered in hybrid format. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and differentiate the function of the bones, muscles and structures, including glands, blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the head, neck and oral cavity. 2. Differentiate location and connections of potential spaces of head and neck. 3. Organize and order the development of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck and oral cavity. 4. Organize the embryological steps of the development of the head and neck. 5. Integrate the knowledge of histology and embryology of the orofacial tissues and the resulting pathology that may occur. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3050: Legal & Ethical Issues

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Current legal and ethical issues that influence the practice of dental hygiene. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire the ethical standards and legal perspectives that, if implemented, would prevent malpractice and minimize professional liability. 2. Identify the significant factors, values, issues, and special interests that affect healthcare providers, healthcare delivery and healthcare finance. 3. Apply ethical reasoning and reflective thinking to defend a specified course of action in a scenario that contains an ethical dilemma. 4. Know the ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and legal perspectives, which if applied, would manage risks and professional liability. 5. Discuss and relate the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienists Practice Act and the Practice Act Rules. 6. Discuss legislative activities occurring at state and federal levels affecting dental hygiene. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3060: Community Oral Health

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The dental hygiene student will have an introduction to the principles of dental public health, community oral health education and community program planning. This course will prepare the dental hygiene student for the role of dental public health practitioner, educator, consultant, and resource person in community settings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation objectives for dental public health programs. 2. Describe the goals and functions of federal, state, local and voluntary health care agencies and programs. 3. Recognize cultural, demographic and socioeconomic factors, which influence dental health need and demand. 4. Utilize oral health indices, tests, inventories, interviews, scientific literature or other data gathering methods to assess the oral health status and oral health needs of a defined population. 5. Design an oral health proposal utilizing the models, steps and procedures involved in planning an effective community oral health program based on the needs and resources of a defined population. 6. Apply current educational and psychological concepts, learning theories, methods and strategies to dental health education. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3062: Care of Medically Complex Patients

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers psycho-social, physical and oral characteristics of medically complex patients. Also included are the care and clinical management of special needs patients and management of medical emergencies in the clinical setting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply information presented on the patient health history to plan for optimal dental care specific to the patient's medical conditions avoiding harm to the patient and/or operator. 2. Analyze information on the health history to identify both recognized and possible unrecognized conditions for which the patient should be referred for further diagnosis and treatment. 3. Evaluate medical emergency situations, determine the appropriate protocols to follow, personnel to notify, appropriate treatment to perform, emergency equipment needed, drugs to administer, and the necessary documentation to record. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3065: Community Oral Health Lab I (ALCS)

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This is the lab/service learning portion of DHYG 3060. The course provides experiential learning of topics related to community health or service learning experiences. Students will provide clinical and/or educational services in a community or public health setting. Additional experiential opportunities explore professional roles of the dental hygienist in inter-professional healthcare settings and with diverse population groups. This course is designated as an Active Learning Community Service (ALCS) course. Students provide service in areas of public concern in a way that is mutually beneficial for both the student and community. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply selected social, educational and behavioral science theories to dentistry, the public and its oral health status. 2. Identify learning strategies for delivering health information to consumer groups by using innovative visual materials and activities and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of strategies. 3. Develop audiovisual materials and integrate their use into an oral health presentation. 4. Develop and implement a lesson plan for varied populations. 5. Observe and discuss the role of a public health dental hygienist in a public health setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3225: Dental Hygiene Clinic I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The first year dental hygiene student will practice introductory skills, including clinical and laboratory applications of elements taught in DHYG 1010, that are essential to rendering oral health services to patients with emphasis on basic dental hygiene instrumentation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop skills in maintaining Quality Assurance. 2. Develop skills of Dental Hygiene Fundamentals. 3. Simulate the technical skills of dental hygiene instrumentation. 4. Develop and employ continuous improvement in the skills for clinical documentation and communication. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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