Dental Hygiene Courses & Curriculum
| Dental Hygiene Course Total | 80 Credits |
| Prerequisite Coursework Total | 48 Credits |
| Bachelor of Science Degree Total | 128 Credits |
Junior Year (1st Year)
| Fall (15 weeks) | Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHS 311 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Care | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 315 Fundamentals of Electronic Health Records | 1, 0 | 1 |
| DHS 321 Dental Hygiene Clinic I | 0, 9 | 3 |
| DHS 330 Dental Science | 4, 0 | 4 |
| DHS 335 Dental Radiology | 2, 2 | 3 |
| DHS 355 Spanish for Dental Professions I | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 370 Dental Communication | 2, 0 | 2 |
| Total 13, 11 | Total 17 |
| Spring (15 weeks) | Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHS 312 Applied Dental Hygiene Care | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 322 Dental Hygiene Clinic II | 0, 9 | 3 |
| DHS 340 Periodontics | 3, 0 | 3 |
| DHS 342 Cariology | 2, 2 | 3 |
| DHS 345 Oral Medicine | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 356 Spanish for Dental Professions II | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 375 Dental Health Education | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 450 Foundations for Interprofessional Practice, Equity and Inclusion | 1, 0 | 1 |
| Total 13, 11 | Total 18 |
| Summer (8 weeks) | Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHS 313 Advanced Dental Hygiene Procedures | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 323 Dental Hygiene Clinic III | 0, 4 | 1 |
| DHS 325 Pain Management | 1, 3 | 2 |
| DHS 333 Intro to Dental Hygiene Fieldwork | 1, 0 | 1 |
| DHS 360 Oral Pathology | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 380 Dental Hygiene Care for Diverse Populations | 2, 0 | 2 |
| Total 8, 7 | Total 10 |
Junior Year: Total 45 Credits
Senior Year (2nd Year)
| Fall (15 weeks) | Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHS 414 Dental Hygiene Care for Patients with Special Needs | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 424 Dental Hygiene Clinic IV | 0, 13 | 3 |
| DHS 434 Dental Hygiene Fieldwork I | 0, 9 | 2 |
| DHS 440 Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Care | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 445 Restorative Dental Procedures | 2, 4.5 | 4 |
| DHS 491 Dental Hygiene Capstone I | 1, 0 | 1 |
| Total 7, 26.5 | Total 14 |
| Spring (15 weeks) | Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHS 415 Dental Hygiene Professional Practice | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 425 Dental Hygiene Clinic V | 0, 13 | 3 |
| DHS 435 Dental Hygiene Fieldwork II | 0, 9 | 2 |
| DHS 446 Restorative Clinic | 0, 5 | 1 |
| DHS 448 Dental Specialties | 1, 0 | 1 |
| DHS 450 Dental Public Health | 2, 0 | 2 |
| DHS 492 Dental Hygiene Capstone II | 2, 0 | 2 |
| Total 11, 27 | Total 13 |
| Summer (8 weeks) | Lecture, Lab/Clinic Hours | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHS 416 Dental Hygiene Career Planning | 1, 0 | 1 |
| DHS 462 Teaching Strategies for Dental Professions | 3, 0 | 3 |
| DHS 470 Introduction to Independent Practice | 3, 0 | 3 |
| DHS 480 Dental Hygiene Practicum | 0, 4 | 1 |
| Total 7, 4 | Total 8 |