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22 courses with the subject DEHY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DEHY 1400Dental Hygiene Seminar I
This course introduces the first year dental hygiene student to the profession of dental hygiene. Students gain knowledge and understanding of patient assess- ments, medical histories, dental histories, medical emergencies and infection control protocol in the dental setting. Students will learn charting, documenta- tion, and components of the dental record. Identification of soft and hard deposits, PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College use of dental indices and stain removal techniques are introduced. The topics of patient communication, health literacy, and cultural competence are addressed. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explain the history of the dental hygiene profession and role of the dental hygienist. * Relate the significance of personal, medical and dental histories to provide safe dental care for patients. * Describe procedures for managing medical emergencies in the dental office. * Discuss how health literacy facilitates culturally competent patient care. * Explain confidentiality and privacy of patient information related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Identify transmissible diseases and infection control protocols. * Explain use of personal protective equipment in the dental setting. * Demonstrate dental charting and documentation procedures for patient records. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course will expand the dental hygiene student's knowledge level in planning dental hygiene patient care. Emphasis is on dental disease prevention, patient education, use of oral hygiene devices, tobacco cessation, and xerostomia coun- seling. Students will assess the oral care needs of edentulous patients, patients with dentures, orthodontic appliances and dental prosthetics. Students will learn about diabetes mellitus, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mobility devices, safe patient handling, and guidelines for creating a barrier free environ- ment for dental patients. Student Learning Outcomes: * Utilize scientific evidence to plan and deliver dental hygiene patient education. * Develop educational counseling sessions for xerostomia patients and patients who use tobacco products. * Demonstrate oral hygiene devices, adjuncts, and plaque removal aids to pre- vent dental disease. * Assess the oral hygiene needs of patients with orthodontic appliances, dentures and dental prosthetics. * Explain the periodontal risk factors for patients with diabetes mellitus. * Describe a barrier free environment based on government regulations for ac- cessibility standards. * Demonstrate safe patient handling using transfer techniques and devices. Prerequisite(s): DEHY1400. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course is a continuation of Clinical Seminar II (DEHY 1402) with emphasis on advanced dental hygiene skills, and adjunct therapies. The course includes didactic study of treatment planning and preventative therapy with the use of oral health care adjuncts such as: dentifrices and mouthrinses, hypersensitivity treatment, ultrasonic powered instrumentation, dental antimicrobials and chemo- therapeutics, implant care and care for the client who is medically compromised with cardiovascular disease and blood disorders. It includes the local delivery of chemotherapeutic agents and hypersensitivity treatment in a lab setting. This course is to be taken concurrently with DH Materials and Methods (DEHY 1421) and Clinical DH III (DEHY 1486). Student Learning Outcomes: * Utilize the dental hygiene process of care to identify unmet dental needs and determine dental hygiene therapies. * Formulate and present a formal dental hygiene care plan. * Recognize the need for and recommendation of appropriate mouth rinses and dentifrices, hypersensitivity therapy and placement of antimicrobials/chemo- therapeutics. * Recognize the need for advanced ultrasonic instrumentation for effective clini- cal treatment planning. * Propose appropriate treatment for the client with implants and present motiva- tional strategies for home care. * Recognize client special needs in relationship to cardiovascular disease. * Compose a literature review on a product or method utilizing evidenced based research to incorporate into a dental hygiene care plan. Corequisite(s): DEHY1486, DEHY1421 Prerequisite(s): DEHY1402 or DEHY1485. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other) y change without notice. Page 143
DEHY 1410Introduction to Dental Materials and Methods
This lecture/lab course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with information required to facilitate the optimal selection, handling, placement and care of the materials used in dentistry. Topics covered include: adhesive materi- als, direct polymeric restorative materials, amalgams, dental cements, impres- sion materials, and gypsum materials. Lab procedures will include: restoration identification, denture cleaning, etch and place sealants on a green teeth, placing and polishing amalgam restorations, fabricate temporary restorations, cement temporary restorations, adjust temporary restorations, remove temporary restora- tions, place temporary fillings, take impressions, and fabricate study models. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of dental materials addressed in this course * Identify the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of dental materials to demonstrate proper selection, handling, and care of dental materials used within our dental hygiene scope of practice. * Assess client needs, plan materials, implement procedures and evaluate results of material used within our dental hygiene scope of practice. * Apply the most up to date infection control and safety procedures in the labo- ratory and clinical setting. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition and the relation ship to dental hygiene. Course content includes: the role of nutrients in the maintenance of normal health, the effects of nutrition on disease, nutrition in the human life cycle, food behaviors and diet. The course will analyze the links between oral health and diet and how to assess the nutritional status of dental patients. Students will learn about sugars, acids, caries cycle, the prevention of tooth decay, and the benefits of fluorides to prevent tooth decay. Students will complete a self-analysis of their own diets and learn how to develop a nutritional care plan for dental patients. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explain the therapeutic value of foods in the normal diet. * Apply basic nutrition principles through the lifespan and with ethnic groups to recognize food choices that may be different. * Explain the role of sugar in cause of tooth decay. * Identify nutritional factors in tooth development and maintenance. * Discuss the implications of specific foods and nutrients on oral health and systemic health. * Complete a nutritional self-assessment of diet and eating habits. * Analyze a food diary of a dental patient. * Develop a care plan for a patient with a high sugar diet and potential for tooth decay. * Compare and contrast the use topical versus systemic fluoride in preventing tooth decay. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This lecture/laboratory course provides dental hygiene students with the knowl- PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College edge of radiographic principles and exposure techniques in digital radiography. Course content includes theoretical concepts of radiation, effects of radiation exposure, radiation production, radiation safety and monitoring, infection control, operation of x-ray unit, intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, and ana- tomical landmarks. The laboratory portion of the course will prepare the student to demonstrate competency in exposing digital radiographs using the paralleling and bisecting techniques. Students will practice taking radiographs on phantom skulls and DXTTR (Human-like mannequins). Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the concepts, effects, production and monitoring of radiation accord- ing to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines for both traditional and digital radiology. * Recognize the difference between the paralleling, bisecting, and bitewing technique for digital imaging. * Demonstrate the exposure of digital radiographs according to the 'SCTCC Radiology Criteria' manual. * Identify images of anatomical structures and images recorded on all dental radiograph. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course is a continuation of DEHY 1410 where students gain lab experience and competency with dental hygiene expanded functions. Lab procedures will in- clude alginate impressions, study models, custom bleaching trays, power scaling devices, isolation techniques, irrigation, and use of dental technology. Student Learning Outcomes: * Assess dental clients and determine need for dental hygiene procedures. * Explain level of supervision for each procedure based on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry guidelines. * List risks and benefits of treatment as they relate to patients' dental needs. * Demonstrate dental hygiene procedures on typodonts and classmates. * Demonstrate documentation of procedures in patient dental chart. Corequisite(s): DEHY1404, DEHY1486 Prerequisite(s): DEHY1402, DEHY1410, DEHY1485. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course provides an explanation of basic pharmacology and drug use. The major focus is on drug mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, clinical uses, and adverse reactions to drugs. Dental hygiene students will learn about over the counter medications and prescription medications that appear on medical histories of dental patients. Student Learning Outcomes: - * Identify and discuss the therapeutic uses, mechanism of action, and important pharmacokinetics for common drugs. * Explain the role of the central nervous system, parasympathetic autonomic nervous system, and the sympathetic autonomic nervous system in drug use. * List and describe the major pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and side effects associated with the drug groups. * Describe any contraindications or precautions for various drug groups. * Determine changes in the treatment plans that would be required for patients taking medications. * Utilize drug references look up medications, indications and side effects. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course covers the anatomical components and functions of head, neck, teeth, and supporting structures. Emphasis will be on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, venous and masticatory systems. The course includes comparative study of the deciduous and permanent teeth. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe the development, form and function of primary and permanent denti- tions. * Classify teeth according to classification, arch, type, function and notation system. * List the calcification dates and eruption patterns of primary teeth and perma- nent teeth. * Identify the parts of a tooth and the landmarks of the crowns and roots. * Classify occlusion and bite according to the Angle's classification system. y change without notice. Page 144
This course covers concepts of development and growth disturbances; diseases of microbiological origin; injury and repair; metabolic and disease disturbances; and oral manifestations of various diseases and conditions. Special emphasis is placed on clinical and slide recognition of pathology in the oral cavity. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify normal and abnormal pathology while using dental terminology to describe findings * Differentiate between inflammation and immunity to recognize diseases as- sociated with each process. * Synthesize patient information (medical history, dental history, and dental as- sessments) to develop a care plan for oral pathology findings. * Differentiate common etiologies and neoplasms to determine between benign and malignant oral neoplasms. * Classify cysts and tumors by examining pictures and radiographs. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course introduces students to the disciplines and basic principles of dental public health, epidemiologic methods, and biostatistical measurements and analy- sis. The course will include identification of current issues in community dental health and review current community health practices. Emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting community health practices with those in private clinical settings. Students will be introduced to current literature in the field of community dental health through evaluation and critiquing of journal articles. Student Learning Outcomes: * Compare and contrast the histories of public health dentistry and public health medicine. * Utilize dental indices and describe how they can be used for evaluation. * Compose a written grant designed around the dental hygiene process of care as it relates to dental public health. * Identify the barriers in dental public health and the dental needs as related to age, sex, race, income, and geographic regions. * Evaluate different types of research designs and describe how to measure, analyze and interpret data. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This lab course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with field ex- perience in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of community dental health presentations. Practical application of dental public health methods is included. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate theory and practice in instructional methods by presenting field experiences. * Integrate the dental hygiene program at St. Cloud Technical and Community College with other health outreach programs in the community through field trips and presentations. * Implement and evaluate a dental public health program within the community. * Research and develop a professional Table Clinic to educate dental profession- als within the community. * Apply theory and practice in instructional methods to help educate healthcare professionals. * Apply theory and practice in instructional methods to educate patients in the community on the latest research and healthcare information. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Prerequisite(s): DEHY1440. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This lecture/laboratory course is a continuation of DEHY 1418. The course will cover: intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, exposure of digital and panoramic imaging, exposing and technique errors, and interpretation of dental images. The interpretation emphasis is on recognition of anatomic landmarks, caries, periodontal disease, abnormalities, dental materials, foreign objects and periapical lesions. The laboratory aspect of this course prepares the student to demonstrate competency in exposing digital radiographs using the bisecting and paralleling techniques on a skull/dexter. The human experience in this course will be with digital imaging and will include both intraoral and extraoral experi- ences. Student Learning Outcomes: * Integrate didactic and clinical skills in exposing and evaluating radiographic images using digital technology. * Incorporate radiographs into the assessment process for effective dental hy- giene care planning and client education. * Implement supplemental techniques and patient management skills for clients that present with special needs. * Contrast and compare normal radiographic landmarks, artifacts and shadows to those conditions that present as a result of the disease process. * Implement necessary infection control guidelines for preparation, during and after x-ray exposure for the operator, the patient and the equipment. * Demonstrate digital panoramic exposure technique on skulls. * Demonstrate paralleling and bisecting technique exposure on both Dexters and humans. Prerequisite(s): DEHY1418. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course will focus on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of peri- odontal disease. Emphasis will be on the progression of periodontal disease, diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and the role of the dental hygienist in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases in relationship to host response. * Define local and systemic risk factors for periodontal diseases as they relate to severity of periodontal destruction. * Classify periodontal patients using the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and World Workshop 2017 guidelines for staging and grading. * Explain the goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy. * Identify periodontal abscesses and endodontic-periodontal lesions. * Explain peri-implant diseases and conditions. Corequisite(s): DEHY1485 Prerequisite(s): DEHY1428. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course incorporates periodontal protocols and care planning with the CDT (Current Dental Terminology) dental insurance codes. Student will learn indica- tions and contraindications for periodontal surgical procedures. Students will place periodontal dressings, remove sutures and gain understanding of periodon- tal flap procedures and types of bone grafts. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify indications and contraindications for periodontal surgical procedures. * Describe periodontal surgical procedures and the role of the dental hygienist. * Demonstrate placement of periodontal dressings and removal of sutures. * Utilize CDT insurance codes to formulate dental hygiene care plans Prerequisite(s): DEHY1460. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course covers pain management techniques used in dentistry. The course will focus on preparing the dental hygiene student for the safe, effective adminis- tration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation for dental hygiene practice. Included in this course are content areas in anatomy, physiology, phar- macology and emergency procedures as they relate to local anesthesia and nitrous y change without notice. Page 145
This clinical course introduces the first year dental hygiene student to providing direct patient care in the dental clinic. Students are supervised in the dental clini cal setting while performing patient assessments, charting, preventive dental hy- giene services, scaling, mechanical polishing and therapeutic services. Students gain experience in reviewing medical histories, taking vital signs, using dental imaging, and interacting chair side with the dentist. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior when treating dental patients. * Apply HIPAA rules and regulations when dealing with patient data. * Perform patients assessments based on medical history, dental history and vital signs. * Classify patients using the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) medi- cal classifications. * Classify dental patients according to American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) guidelines. * Differentiate plaque and calculus deposits on teeth. * Demonstrate removal of dental deposits with hand instruments and mechanical equipment. * Utilize dental imaging on dental patients. * Utilize electronic dental record system to document patient services and patient chart data. * Provide clinical dental hygiene services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric aged patients. * Demonstrate critical thinking skills when planning and delivering dental treat- ment to patients. * Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients, staff, dentists and peers. * Integrate time management protocols and procedure sequencing during patient care. Corequisite(s): DEHY1402 Prerequisite(s): DEHY1480 or DEHY1481. (4 C: 0 lect/pres, 4 lab, 0 other)
This course is a continuation of Clinical DH II with supervised clinical experi- ences which include introduction to periodontal therapy, ultrasonic instrumenta- tion, treatment planning, and sealant placement. Radiographic interpretation is incorporated within the radiographic portion of this clinical experience. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Student Learning Outcomes: * Incorporate dental hygiene methodology and technology from laboratory competency to clinical competency. * Demonstrate clinical competency in areas of client communication, assess- ment, care planning, implementation of care and evaluation of success. * Interpret medical history for assessment of indications/contraindications for dental hygiene procedures. * Interpret the relationships between oral health and general health and the inter- relationships between medical and dental care. * Demonstrate intermediate clinical competency in areas of time management, treatment planning, instrumentation, tissue management, radiography and client counseling. * Demonstrate sharpening of instruments and maintain sharpness throughout all procedures for scaling and root planing. * Record all assessments, observations and procedures using Subjective, Objec- tive, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) format. Corequisite(s): DEHY1404 Prerequisite(s): DEHY1485. (6 C: 0 lect/pres, 6 lab, 0 other)
This course is a continuation of Clinical DH III with supervised clinical experiences which include advanced periodontal therapy, advanced ultrasonic instrumentation, chemotherapeutics and completion of procedural requirements. Clinical application of pain management techniques and radiographic interpreta- tion are included during this clinical course. Students gain experience removing marginal overhangs and placing nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate clinical competency in areas of client assessment, care planning, implementation of care and evaluation of dental hygiene treatment. * Demonstrate workplace readiness through clinical competency in areas of time management, instrumentation, nonsurgical periodontal therapy, client counsel- - ing and digital radiography. * Correlate the relationships between oral health and general health and the interrelationships between medical and dental care. * Demonstrate cultural competency and health literacy when providing dental services to patients. * Evaluate sharpness of instruments and maintain sharpness during all scaling procedures. * Demonstrate effective pain management techniques on clinical patients and minimize tissue discomfort for post-operative care. * Document all assessments, observations and procedures in Subjective, Objec- tive, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) format. Prerequisite(s): DEHY1468, DEHY1486. (6 C: 0 lect/pres, 6 lab, 0 other)
DEHY 1490Dental Hygiene Licensure and Jurisprudence
This is a lecture course that will prepare the students for the jurisprudence exam for dental hygiene licensure. This course will look at the Minnesota Board of Dentistry Rules and Regulations and their responsibilities involved with legal ac- tions and how it relates to the dental profession. This course will also prepare the dental hygienist for ethical issues in the profession including mandated reporting. Student Learning Outcomes: * Apply for dental hygiene licensure. * Prepare for the state jurisprudence exam. * Develop an awareness of ethical dilemmas encountered in the practice of dental hygiene. * Identify legal issues relevant to the various roles of the dental hygienist. * Recognize criteria for mandated reporting. * Discuss ethical issues as they relate to the American Dental Hygienist Associa- tion Code of Ethics. (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
