18 courses with the subject DNH, 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.
DNH 111Oral Anatomy (Fall Only)2
Studies the morphology and function of the oral structures with emphasis on the primary and permanent dentition, eruption sequence, occlusion and intra-arch relationships.
DNH 115Histology/Head and Neck Anatomy (Fall Only)3
Presents a study of the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy and physiology of the head, neck and oral tissues. Includes embryologic development and histologic components of the head, neck, teeth and periodontium.
Studies the various medical emergencies and techniques for managing emergencies in the dental setting. Additional practical applications and simulations of emergencies may be conducted to enhance basic knowledge from the lecture component.
DNH 130Oral Radiography for the Dental Hygienist (Fall Only)3
Studies radiation physics, biology, safety and exposure techniques for intra- and extra-oral radiographic surveys. Laboratory provides practice in exposure, processing methods, mounting and interpretation of normal findings.
Exposes students to instrument sharpening, time management and client education techniques and methods. Provides supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on developing client treatment and instrument skills.
DNH 141 . Includes 9 clinical hours. An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
DNH 143Dental Hygiene III (Summer Only)3
Introduces dental health care for clients with special needs. Includes introduction to computer concepts and applications. Provides supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on refining client treatment and instrumentation skills, including oral radiographs.
DNH 142 . Includes 6 clinical hours. An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
DNH 145General and Oral Pathology (Spring Only)2
Introduces general pathology with consideration of the common diseases affecting the human body. Particular emphasis is given to the study of pathological conditions of the mouth, teeth and their supporting structures.
DNH 146Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist (Spring Only)2
Introduces the theoretical and practical study of various concepts and methods used in describing, preventing and controlling periodontal disease. Presents etiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases.
Studies nutrition as it relates to dentistry and general health. Emphasizes the principles of nutrition as applied to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
DNH 214Practical Materials for Dental Hygiene (Fall Only)2
Studies the current technologic advances, expanded functions and clinical/laboratory materials used in dental hygiene practice. Provides laboratory experience for developing skills in the utilization and applications of these technologies and functions.
DNH 226Public Health Dental Hygiene I (Fall Only)2
Studies and compares concepts of delivery of health care, applying the public health delivery model. Utilizes epidemiologic methods, research and biostatistics as applied to oral health program planning, implementation and evaluation. Incorporates and applies current health issues and trends.
DNH 227Public Health Dental Hygiene II (Spring Only)1
Applies concepts of public health program planning through student directed community projects with an emphasis on preventative oral health education. Includes development of table clinics, bulletin boards and volunteer service in the community.
Studies the principles of dental ethics and economics as they relate to the dental hygienist. The course also includes a study of jurisprudence and office procedures.
DNH 235Management of Dental Pain & Anxiety in the Dental Office (Summer Only)2
Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.
DNH 115 , DNH 120 and DNH 216 . An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
DNH 244Dental Hygiene IV (Fall Only)5
Introduces advanced skills and the dental hygienist’s role in dental specialties. Includes supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic and/or off-campus clinical rotations at various community facilities. Emphasizes treatment of clients demonstrating periodontal involvement, stressing application and correlation of knowledge and skills from previous semesters.
DNH 143 . Includes 12 clinical hours. An additional healthcare course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
DNH 245Dental Hygiene V (Spring Only)5
Exposes student to current advances in dentistry. Includes supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic and/or off-campus clinical rotations at various community facilities. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of knowledge from previous semesters, treatment of clients with moderate to advanced periodontal involvement and improving clinical speed while maintaining quality in preparation for practice.
