Degree Completion Program
Course Descriptions

DHS 325 - Pain Management  (2 semester hours)

This course provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care.  Components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation are included.  The student will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting.

 

DHS 354 - Spanish for Dental Professions  (3 semester hours)

This course emphasizes use of Spanish language and understanding of Spanish cultures to enhance communication with patients in dental health care settings.

 

DHS 445 - Restorative Dental Procedures  (3 semester hours)

This course provides a study of materials and procedures used in restorative and prosthetic dentistry.  Amalgam, composite and provisional restorative materials are included and specialty dental practices are discussed.  Laboratory activities are designed to reinforce course content.

 

DHS 446 - Restorative Clinic  (1 semester hour)

This course focuses on application of restorative dental procedures.  The student will provide restorative dental services to patients in a supervised clinical setting.  P/NP

 

DHS 455 - Current Issues for Dental Professions  (3 semester hours)

This course examines current issues which affect dental professionals and the delivery of dental health care.

 

DHS 460 - Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Dental Care  (3 semester hours)

This course addresses the psychological, social and cultural issues which affect demand for and access to dental health care.  Emphasis is placed on developing awareness, enhancing communication and promoting positive change in health care delivery.

 

DHS 462 - Teaching Strategies for Dental Professions  (3 semester hours)

This course provides an overview of teaching strategies which can be used to convey information to individuals, small groups and large audiences in a variety of professional settings.  Learning styles, behavioral objectives, teaching methods, instructional materials, teaching psychomotor skills and evaluation of learning are included.

 

DHS 465 - Business Management for Dental Professions  (3 semester hours)

This course provides a study of basic principles of business with emphasis on application of business management skills in dental health care settings.  Management styles, organizational structure, strategic planning, finances, marketing, human resources, labor relations, information technology, quality control and risk management are included.

 

DHS 475 - Internship 

This course enables the student to participate in a workplace experience in a health care or educational setting.  May be repeated for credit.  Semester hours vary.  P/NP

 

DHS 490 - Dental Capstone  (3 semester hours)

This course provides the student with the opportunity to pursue concentrated study of a dental-related topic through a research project or internship experience.  The student will work with a faculty mentor to plan, implement and evaluate their capstone project.  P/NP 

 

DHS 495 - Independent Study 

This course enables the student to pursue an individual research or program development project. May be repeated for credit.  Semester hours vary.  P/NP