• DHYG 3510: Dental Hygiene Theory II

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Continuation of the study of the theoretical foundations of preventative and therapeutic oral health services used in the dental hygiene process with emphasis on preparation for individual patient education and care, communication, and nutrition. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Select a caries high risk patient and report on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation for selected patients. 2. Analyze dietary habits and nutrition and evaluate their effects on oral health 3. Debate the oral health benefits and risks of water fluoridation. 4. Demonstrate effective motivational interviewing techniques with various patient populations. 5. Analyze effective treatment and education for patients in the following populations: geriatric, cancer, adolescence, pediatric, pregnancy, dental hypersensitivity, substance abuse 6. Evaluate signs of abuse and neglect and explain professional responsibility for reporting to appropriate authorities. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP
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• DHYG 3520: General/Oral Pathology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  To acquire functional knowledge base for the clinical diagnosis and understanding of soft and hard tissue lesions, syndromes, diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity, head and neck. Covers diseases that affect the oral cavity primarily or as a secondary affect. Disease processes, clinical signs and symptoms and treatment of inflammatory, immunologic, neoplastic, infectious, developmental and genetic diseases will be studied. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify by illustration, diagram or description normal, variations of normal and common pathologic oral lesions. 2. Differentiate between the pathologic processes associated with the head, neck and oral cavity, including systemic diseases, neoplasia and genetic disorders, and how they are manifest in the head, neck and oral cavity. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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• DHYG 3525: Dental Hygiene Clinic II (ALCE)

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Clinical portion of DHYG 3510. This course is designated as an Active Learning Civic Engagement (ALCE) course. Students will be working to make a difference in the civic life of our community through both political and nonpolitical processes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop expanded skills in maintaining Quality Assurance. 2. Employ improvements in the technical skills of dental hygiene instrumentation. 3. Practice clinical documentation to advance skills. 4. Develop the advancement of skills in communication with patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP
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• DHYG 3530: Pharmacology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Preparation, chemical formula, effects, and applications of pharmacological and therapeutic agents are analyzed, including medical agents used in the prevention and management of emergencies in the dental field. Emphasis will be placed on prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used by patients which may require the alteration of treatment procedures and / or medications used in the dental setting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the role of pharmacology in the dental hygiene process of care. 2. Describe the fundamentals of drug action. 3. Identify both proprietary and generic names and classifications of drugs used to treat different medical conditions. 4. Identify oral manifestations and side effects associated with pharmacological therapy. 5. Identify contraindications and interactions of drugs commonly used in dentistry with medications and or supplements a patient may be taking for a diagnosed or self-diagnosed medical conditions. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP
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• DHYG 3540: Periodontology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Principles of periodontology involving assessment, etiology, risk factors, and classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions and basic treatment planning. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast histological and clinical features of the healthy periodontium with the diseased periodontium 2. Explain the etiology of gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri-implant diseases and conditions including oral biofilms and the host response. 3. Describe the relationship of systemic and local risk factors with periodontal diseases. 4. Analyze assessment data to classify periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions disease using the 2017 classification. 5. Apply knowledge and critical thinking to determine individualized treatment plans that meet the needs of the patient. 6. Integrate knowledge of periodontology with the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP
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• DHYG 3590: Oral Microbiology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides knowledge of mechanisms and structures of bacteria colonizing the oral cavity. Focus is on those specific bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of two major oral diseases specifically, periodontitis and dental caries. The role of biofilm in pathological outcomes and possible involvement oral bacteria have in exacerbation of systemic diseases are also explored. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the relationship between the microbiological environment and the pathology of oral diseases. 2. Recognize the basic principles of immunology. 3. Describe microbes and infections of relevance to dental hygiene including bacterial, viral and fungal species. 4. Apply knowledge of oral disease identification, etiology, epidemiology, and pathology, to determine dental hygiene treatment and management. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP
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• DHYG 3890: Pain Control Methodology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Designed for the student to gain an understanding of neurophysiology of pain and the methods to manage and control this for patients before, during and after procedures. They will gain a working knowledge of the mechanism of action of local anesthetic agents, how to titrate and deliver them to the patient safely. The patient evaluation of dental anxiety will be addressed and the efficacy and mechanism of action of nitrous oxide: oxygen sedation taught. The management of medical emergencies as related to the pharmacological agents used in the dental hygiene setting will be reviewed and evaluated. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate the need for pain control. 2. Compare and contrast the limitations of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide oxygen sedation. 3. Review and evaluate the patient medical history in relation to local anesthesia and sedation. 4. Compare pain management techniques to minimize or reduce discomfort. 5. Measure the minimum and maximum safe doses of anesthetic specific for the patient. 6. Recognize and evaluate the possible interactions of local anesthesia with other medications. 7. Evaluate potential medical emergencies and identify the proper response for the safety and well-being of the patient. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 3895. SP
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• DHYG 3895: Pain Control Methodology Clinic

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Clinical course allows the students to practice the administration of local anesthetic and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation on patients. Students will learn to handle the armamentarium of local anesthesia and deliver a number of anatomical nerve blocks of the oral structures. Introduction and hands on practice to competency level will be achieved during the clinical sessions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Appraise and annotate the patient medical history and treatment record in relation to local anesthesia and inhalation sedation, including vital signs, informed consent, complications or contraindications and doses delivered. 2. Select and properly use local anesthetic, inhalation sedation and emergency medical equipment in both a laboratory and student clinic setting. 3. Administer local anesthetic agents successfully to multiple areas of the oral cavity on student patients in the student clinic. 4. Administer nitrous oxide: oxygen sedation successfully for patient anxiety control to student patients in the student clinic. 5. Apply pain management techniques to minimize or reduce discomfort. 6. Recognize and respond to potential medical emergencies in a proper manner for the safety and well-being of the patient. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 3890. SP
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• DHYG 4010: Biostatistics

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Online course covering the introductory principles of biostatistics and the interpretation and use of classical statistical approaches to evaluate statistical conclusions, describe the oral health of populations and influence clinical decision making. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data and assess quality of data. 2. Identify types of variables, apply methods for determining relationships between. 3. Differentiate between various tests of statistical significance. 4. Design an experiment using the appropriate statistical methodology and sampling methods to reduce bias and ensure statistical significance, reliability and validity. 5. Apply knowledge of biostatistics to determine the appropriate statistical test to be used depending upon the experimental methodology employed. 6. Interpret data using biostatistical principles and evaluate conclusions based on study data in the medical literature for evidence based clinical decision making. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SU
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• DHYG 4015: Dental Hygiene Clinic IV (ALCS)

  5.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Service Learning course. Supervised experience in the clinical setting with continued development of clinical proficiency and decision making in rendering comprehensive preventive oral health services using dental hygiene processes. Emphasis on clinical appreciation and development of skills in maintenance, management and evaluation of the periodontal patient; treatment planning; disease control; scaling and root planning for the periodontally involved patient; and increased treatment in the expanded duties of the dental hygienist. 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. Develop a dental hygiene diagnosis and individualized treatment plan by applying theory to collected assessment data. 2. Describe individualized treatment plans to instructors and patients and obtain informed consent from the patient. 3. Apply and document all aspects of the individualized dental hygiene treatment plan including patient education and treatment outcomes. 4. Demonstrate operation and maintenance of dental equipment. 5. Practice infection control measures based on the theory of disease transmission. 6. Demonstrate detection and removal skills for supragingival and subgingival calculus and biofilm. 7. Demonstrate technique and interpretation skills with dental radiograph exposures. 8. Write a self-evaluation: identifying areas for improvement. 9. Apply written clinical policies and procedures as documented in the Utah TechDH Policies and Procedures Manual. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. FA
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