20 courses with the subject DH, 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.
Basic information about the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene for students with no prior experience in a dental office. Basic terminology, procedures and principles related to dental practice are presented for students who are interested in pursuing a career in dental hygiene. This introductory course provides a foundation for future courses within the dental hygiene curriculum.
Introduces disease and preventive oral health services. This course studies the intraoral structures to provide students with a basis for understanding abnormal and disease states. Emphasis is placed on assessment techniques, instrumentation skills, ergonomic considerations to prevent occupational injury, infection control procedures that protect both the client and the hygienist, and basic home care instructions for the client. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to student in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 221 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 110 and 120. (FYS)
Covers the physics of radiation, the principles of proper exposure techniques, and the processing of radiographs including infection control and radiation safety. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 120 and 180.
Interpretation of intraoral radiographs and introduction to extraoral radiography. Emphasis on accurate exposure as well as the dental hygienist’s role in supervising maintenance of equipment, collaborating on exposure policies, and keeping records. Prerequisite: DH 110 with a grade of C or higher.
Provides basic information on preventive oral care services for clients of all ages. This course focuses on the development of clinical skills and the application of the dental hygiene process of care. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 101, 110 and 120 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 116.
Provides basic information on preventive oral-care services and medical history conditions for clients of all ages. Students are introduced to dental hygiene treatment planning, client motivation, learning styles, and medical/dental emergencies. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 101, 110 and 120 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 113. 266
Covers the form, function, occlusion, and eruption of primary and permanent teeth. This course studies endodontic and coronal morphological considerations and periodontal health. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 110 and 180.
Studies the characteristics and use of dental materials. The course is designed to familiarize the dental hygiene student with materials utilized by the dental profession. Presented as an overview of materials, this course emphasizes the following areas: esthetic maintenance of restorations, sealants, margination, construction of sports guards/fluoride trays/bleaching trays, alginate impressions and the construction of study models from those impressions, periodontal dressings, use of the pulp vitality tester, and the placement/ removal of rubber dam and temporary restorations. Opportunities are provided for students to manipulate common restorative materials. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or high school equivalent with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 113.
Provides additional instruction to students needing further training in the clinical skills area. Infection control practices and instrumentation, assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of treatment are reinforced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121, 245 and DH 101 with grades of C or higher.
Provides additional instruction to students needing further training in the clinical skills area. Infection control practices and instrumentation, assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of treatment are reinforced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121, 245 and DH 101 with grades of C or higher.
Covers the theory and clinical knowledge for safe and effective administration of various anesthetic agents utilized in dentistry for pain control. This course emphasizes injectable local anesthetics. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program.
Encompasses a detailed study of gross anatomical structures and relationships of the head and neck. This course includes histological and physiological fundamentals of odontology with a detailed look at integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher.
Studies the clinical presentation of periodontal structures including the histology and immunology in health and disease, disease etiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis. This course also discusses evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic treatment modalities for clients with periodontal disease. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 101, 120, and 180 with grades of C or higher. 267
Discusses dental specialties, as well as treatment of clients with specific conditions and special needs. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 113, 150 and 190 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 212.
Continues the refinement of clinical techniques including the use of advanced instrumentation techniques and diagnostic and preventive aids such as study models, pit and fissure sealants, and nutritional counseling. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 101, 113, 180 and 150 with grades of C or higher.
Emphasizes the dental hygienist as a professional member of a dental team. This course discusses professional ethics, office practices, resume writing, and conduct during an employment interview. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 211 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 224.
Continues the refinement of clinical techniques. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 190, 211 and 212 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 223.
Covers the characteristics of the head and neck region so that students recognize the difference between normal and abnormal conditions. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 111 and 116 with grades of C or higher.
Studies the role that the dental hygienist plays as an educator, planner, and evaluator for community dental health programs. This course explores global perspectives in oral health needs, demand and utilization, cultural competence, biostatistics, oral epidemiology, and the evaluation of evidence-based research in dentistry. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 116 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 224.
37 Note: A grade of C or higher is required for all BIOL and DH courses; ENGL 101 and 102; NUTR 104; COMM 101; PSYC 101; SOCI 201. 112
Source: Harrisburg Area Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
