Dental Hygiene Entry-Level Program Curriculum
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall Semester - 15 Weeks | ||
Course |
Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours |
Semester Hours |
| DHS 311 - Dental Hygiene Seminar I | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 321 - Dental Hygiene Clinic I | 0,9 |
3 |
| DHS 330 - Dental Science | 3,2 |
4 |
| DHS 338 - Nutrition & Oral Health | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 345 - Oral Medicine | 3,0 |
3 |
Total |
10,11 |
14 |
| Junior Year | ||
| Spring Semester - 15 Weeks | ||
Course |
Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours |
Semester Hours |
| DHS 312 - Dental Hygiene Seminar II | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 322 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II | 0,8 |
2 |
| DHS 335 - Dental Radiology | 2,3 |
3 |
| DHS 340 - Periodontics | 1,2 |
2 |
| DHS 350 - Dental Health Education | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 354 - Spanish for Dental Professions | 3,0 |
3 |
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Total |
12,11 |
15 |
| Junior Year | ||
| Summer Session - 8 Weeks | ||
Course |
Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours |
Semester Hours |
| DHS 313 - Dental Hygiene Seminar III | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 323 - Dental Hygiene Clinic III | 0,4 |
1 |
| DHS 325 - Pain Management | 1,2 |
2 |
| DHS 360 - Dental Research Methods | 3,0 |
3 |
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Total |
6,6 |
8 |
Junior Year Total = 37 Semester Hours
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall Semester - 15 Weeks | ||
Course |
Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours |
Semester Hours |
| DHS 414 - Dental Hygiene Seminar IV | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 424 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV | 0,12 |
3 |
| DHS 440 - Oral Pathology | 3,0 |
3 |
| DHS 445 - Restorative Dental Procedures | 1,2 |
2 |
| DHS 460 - Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Dental Care | 3,0 |
3 |
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Total |
9,14 |
13 |
| Senior Year | ||
| Spring Semester - 15 Weeks | ||
Course |
Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours |
Semester Hours |
| DHS 415 - Dental Hygiene Seminar V | 2,0 |
2 |
| DHS 425 - Dental Hygiene Clinic V | 0,12 |
3 |
| DHS 450 - Dental Public Health | 3,0 |
3 |
| DHS 462 - Teaching Strategies for Dental Professions | 3,0 |
3 |
| DHS 465 - Business Management for Dental Professions | 3,0 |
3 |
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Total |
11,12 |
14 |
| Senior Year | ||
| Summer Session - 8 Weeks | ||
Course |
Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours |
Semester Hours |
| DHS 416 - Dental Hygiene Seminar VI | 1,0 |
1 |
| DHS 426 - Dental Hygiene Clinic VI | 0,4 |
1 |
| DHS 455 - Current Issues for Dental Professions | 3,0 |
3 |
| DHS 490 - Dental Capstone | 3,0 |
3 |
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Total |
7,4 |
8 |
Senior Year Total = 35 Semester Hours
| Dental Health Course Total | = | 72 |
| Prerequisite Coursework Total | = | 48 |
| Bachelor of Science Degree Total | = | 120 |