d e n t a l h y g i e n eDHY courses are open only to Forsyth Dental Hygiene students unless otherwise indicated.
DHY 1100 Oral Anatomy and Histology 3 QH
Introduces the student to the structures of the oral cavity. Includes the embryology and histology of the head and neck structures, with primary emphasis on the oral cavity. Studies the formation, eruption patterns, and morphology of the primary and permanent dentitions.DHY 1101 Dental Hygiene Orientation 1 2 QH
Presents an overview of issues relating to the profession of dental hygiene including historical development with emphasis on the philosophy, responsibilities, and current roles of the dental hygienist as a member of the dental health team. Reviews dental terminology. Covers dental manpower and dental delivery systems. This course is open to nonÐdental hygiene majors.DHY 1102 Dental Hygiene Orientation 2 2 QH
Continues DHY 1101. Presents an overview of the dental hygiene process of care to include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Covers infection control, medical/ dental terminology, and principles of four-handed dentistry. Includes a laboratory component. This course is open to nonÐ dental hygiene majors.DHY 1204 Head and Neck Anatomy 2 QH
Provides a clinical study of anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasizes deviations from normal anatomy and the diagnosis and management of these deviations as they relate to the patient. This course is open to nonÐdental hygiene majors.DHY 1209 Periodontology 3 QH
Builds upon oral anatomy and preclinical dental hygiene concepts presented in the fall quarter. Discusses the histopathology, etiology, and clinical features of periodontal infections. Includes current concepts in risk assessment and diagnostics. Emphasizes diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical management of periodontal patients. Includes a one-hour seminar.DHY 1211 Dental Hygiene Theory 1 2 QH
Encompasses the fundamentals of the science of dental hygiene. Introduces the basic principles and skills utilized to provide oral health care for the patient.DHY 1212 Dental Hygiene Theory 2 2 QH
Provides the student with information necessary for the dental management and treatment of the medically compromised patient. Discusses the etiology, clinical and oral manifestations, treatment planning, and management considerations for the major medical conditions of concern in dentistry. In addition to assigned readings and lecture information, students participate in case method projects to facilitate the clinical application of the course material.DHY 1214 Dental Hygiene Theory 3 2 QH
Discusses the dental hygiene management of patients with special developmental/acquired, medical/physical, sensory and/or psychological needs. Includes topic areas of gerodontics: disabling conditions, major psychiatric diseases, dependency disorders, and the cancer patient. Emphasizes the barriers and access to care, patient management via normalization of care, the use of adaptive aids, preventive techniques, and individualized treatment planning.DHY 1220 Radiology 1 2 QH
Uses lectures, slides, and laboratory experiences to provide the student with a basic knowledge and understanding of radiation biology and hygiene; radiographic image receptors and the developing process; and the fundamentals of dental radiography including the production and projection of X-rays. Emphasizes radiographic surveys by means of the paralleling, bisecting angle, and extraoral techniques.DHY 1221 Radiology 2 1 QH
Continues DHY 1220. Students refine their skills in producing diagnostically acceptable radiographs. Emphasizes interpreting films for projection, exposure, processing errors, normal radiographic anatomy, and common diseases/anomalies of the teeth and bone.DHY 1228 Dental Materials 3 QH
Studies the basic composition and properties of dental materials utilized in dental hygiene practice. Emphasizes the selection, manipulation, and clinical management of dental materials. Examines the relationship between the oral environment and dental materials. Laboratory sessions are integrated with lectures to provide the student with the opportunity to practice various techniques such as mixing cements, pit and fissure sealants, polishing of amalgam and composite restorations, impression taking, and study models.DHY 1240 Nutrition 2 QH
Introduces the science of human nutrition based upon the principles of biochemistry. Reviews the nature and function of the micro- and macronutrients essential for health with specific emphasis on the role diet and nutrition play in the prevention of diseases and the promotion of optimum health and oral wellness. This course is open to nonÐdental hygiene majors.DHY 1301 Introduction to Oral Health Research 3 QH
Introduces the currently accepted theories and methods of oral health research. Studies research methods, experimental design, and statistical methods with emphasis on dental epidemiology and clinical research. Reviews current dental research from dental journals to evaluate the methods, design, validity, and relevancy of the research on the professions of dentistry and dental hygiene. Discusses future research and advances in technology to help the student gain a perspective on needed research. Funding sources will also be reviewed.DHY 1308 Pathology 4 QH
Emphasizes oral pathology. Covers normal structures of the oral cavity, principles of general pathology, including inflammation, neoplasia, and diseases/conditions of the oral cavity and its environs, with clinical features, some histopathology, the course of the disease(s), and treatment. Stresses common developmental disorders, cysts of the jaws and neck, caries, pulpitis, other dental defects, mucous membrane pathology, viral, bacterial and fungal diseases, white lesions, benign and malignant oral diseases, pigmented dental and mucosal lesions, allergies, and oral manifestations of systemic diseases.DHY 1315 Dental Hygiene Theory 5 2 QH
Introduces dental specialties through lectures, slides, and case presentations of dental procedures related to individual specialties. Topics presented by guest lecturers include orthodontics, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), dental implants, maxillofacial prosthetics, pediatric dentistry, and radiovisiography.DHY 1316 Dental Hygiene Theory 6 2 QH
Presents material to assist the dental hygiene student to develop the management skills needed to become an effective and productive member of the dental team. Emphasizes identifying professional goals, developing communication skills, writing rŽsumŽs, perfecting interviewing techniques, and recognizing employer/employee responsibilities and expectations.DHY 1317 Dental Hygiene Theory 4 2 QH
Presents material that focuses on the preventive services of dental hygiene care. Students will consider the role of the dental hygienist relative to caries control, fluoride recommendations, and dietary counseling. Students will integrate concepts of oral wellness and smoking cessation into client care plans as well as examine the delivery of preventive services to clients. Students will also examine chair-side ergonomics for prevention of occupational injuries to themselves.DHY 1330 Pharmacology 3 QH
Places initial emphasis on nomenclature to familiarize the student with the terminology used in pharmacology. Undertakes the study of drugs to acquaint the student with their origin, physical and chemical properties, preparation, modes of administration, and effects upon the body systems. Gives special consideration to those drugs that are of dental value, including antiseptics, antibiotics, pain-relieving drugs, and the anesthetics. This course is open to nonÐdental hygiene majors.DHY 1331 Pain Control 2 QH
Introduces the dental hygiene student to the recognition and management of pain, fear, and anxiety associated with dental treatment. Lectures will cover basic and current concepts in pain and anxiety control in dental treatment. Prereq. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and DHY 1330.DHY 1332 Pain Control Lab 1 QH
Elective laboratory taken concurrently with DHY 1331. Allows clinical practice of local anesthesia techniques. Additional clinical practice may be required for state licensing and certification and will occur in DHY 1615 and DHY 1616.DHY 1361 Public Health 2 QH
Introduces current principles and issues in public health and their relationship to the delivery of oral health care to the public. Investigates and discusses the principles of epidemiology, health care delivery, biostatistics, allied health utilization, and fluoridation. Provides each student with the opportunity to select one issue in public health and explore it by writing a short position paper.DHY 1362 Community Health 2 QH
Examines the topics related to community oral health. Explores the principles of program planning and basic health education methods and materials. Provides each student with the opportunity to work with a population in the community and plan, implement, and evaluate a preventive oral health program according to the needs of that population. This experience may help students to recognize a commitment to the community and to accept the responsibilities of a health care professional.DHY 1364 Seminar in Legal Issues and Ethics 2 QH
Provides a profile of the dental hygienist within a legal and ethical framework. Examines state practice acts. Students will explore the responsibilities involved in hygienist/patient and employee/ employer relationships. Investigates the legal ramifications of a variety of practice settings. Uses case studies and values clarification models to encourage ethical and professional development.DHY 1402 Advanced Public Health 4 QH
Studies the current issues surrounding today's public health-care delivery system in depth. Places emphasis on health legislation, both at the state and federal levels. Issues include access to health care, quality assurance/control, and health-care costs and financing. Includes evaluation of possible solutions in terms of appropriateness, effectiveness, and economy and a review of health-care delivery systems. Students utilize the principles of oral epidemiology through surveys of specified area populations to develop a health promotion plan.DHY 1403 Dental Seminars 4 QH
Reviews the current concepts in dentistry and dental hygiene theory and practice. Discusses the impact of new knowledge on the art and science of dentistry, dental hygiene, and prevention of dental disease. Topics are determined by current literature and the political and socioeconomic climate of the times. Uses integration and sharing of personal experiences and practices relating to dental hygiene to assess and improve student's communication, leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.DHY 1410 Independent Study 4 QH
Gives students an opportunity to explore in depth a subject relevant to their interests. Provides the opportunity to study a problem, present a proposal, carry out a study or a course of action, and prepare both written and oral presentations of their activities.DHY 1550 Internship 6 QH
Provides professional field assignment in a setting designed to enhance students in their professional career development. Includes supervision by faculty, conferences with professional staff, and projects. Internship may be spread over more than one academic quarter. A minimum of 180 hours is required.DHY 1611, DHY 1612 Clinical Dental Hygiene 1 and 2 3 QH each
Provides preclinical and laboratory instruction in the techniques utilized for the complete evaluation and prophylaxis of patients including instrumentation, polishing, patient evaluation procedures, oral physiotherapy, prevention of disease transmission, medical emergencies, and treatment planning. Preclinical activities are coordinated with DHY 1211 and DHY 1212. Actual delivery of patient care begins in DHY 1612. Students are responsible for patient recruitment. A weekly seminar in DHY 1612 is conducted for discussion of medically compromised patient cases and patient-management strategies.DHY 1613 Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 3 QH
Provides dental hygiene and other procedures for both adult and child patients in the Forsyth Clinic. Students are responsible for patient recruitment. A weekly seminar is included for the discussion of patient cases.DHY 1614, DHY 1615, DHY 1616 6 QH each
Clinical Dental Hygiene 4, 5, and 6 Provides clinical experience to the dental hygiene student. Students provide preventive, educational, and therapeutic oral health services as delegated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at our dental hygiene clinic to children and adults on an appointment basis. Students are responsible for patient recruitment. In addition to the clinical training at the Forsyth Dental Center dental hygiene clinic, students supplement this training via extramural rotations at area hospitals, community health-care centers, and public health-care programs. A weekly one-hour seminar relates dental hygiene theory to clinical practice.
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