Allied Health Sciences Dental Hygiene distribution; consult with other health agencies; and provide treatment in health department clinics. Employment in dental hygiene education involves instructing students in the theory and clinical skills essential for dental hygiene practice. Education: The dental hygiene curriculum is three years in length. The first year may be completed at any accredited college or university and consists of pre-dental hygiene courses. These courses include: Chemistry. Anatomy or Physiology, Microbiology, Physics, English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition and CPR. Students enrolled in Weber State College may complete the basic science requirements by enrolling in the Biomedical core courses. This year of pre-dental hygiene courses is followed by two years of specialized study in dental hygiene. Student clinical experiences are scheduled in the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Weber State College and at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City. Students who successfully complete the three-year curriculum are awarded an Associate of Science Degree from Weber State College. To become a licensed dental hygienist, each student must successfully pass a written National Board Exam and a practical state exam. Application Procedure: To be eligible for acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, a student must: (1) Make application to Weber State College. (2) Complete a year of pre-dental hygiene courses. (3) Submit ACT Scores. (4) Take the Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test given at the Testing Center on the Weber State College Campus. (5) Complete a dental hygiene application form, physical and dental examination form, and two personal reference forms. The application deadline for the fall quarter enrollment is March 25th of each year. Employment Outlook: Graduates of two or three-year programs are generally limited to private dental office practice. Hygienists with Bachelor's degrees may work in private practice, most public health positions, and some dental hygiene teaching positions. Education at the Master's level prepares the hygienist for advanced positions in teaching, administration, and public health. Employment opportunities in any of these areas are good. Related Careers: Related careers include employment in hospitals, schools, local and state health departments, and dental hygiene educational programs. Program: Dental HygieneAssociate of Science Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). The state requirement in American History, Government, and Economics does not need to be completed. B. General Education requirements (see index). Biomedical core and the other required courses listed below will help satisfy General Education requirements. C. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. D. 93 total hours are required. II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core (15 credit hours) or acceptable equivalent* (20 credit hours) required: Health Occupations 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B. Dental Science courses required (77 credit hours): Dental Science 201 (4), 203 (4), 205 (4), 207 (5), 208 (2), 209 (2), 211 (4), 215 (4), 217 (6), 219 (2), 227 (6), 301 (3), 303 (2), 307 (2), 309 (1), 311 (5), 337 (7), 347 (7), 357 (7). C. Dental Science elective: Dental Science 282 (1-3), 292 (1-6), 313 (1-3), 492 (1-6). D. Support courses required (36 credit hoursl: Health Occupations 120 (3), 130 (3), 140 (2), 150 (4); Psychology 101 (5), 215 (5); Sociology 101 (5); Communication 102 (3): Education 492 (3); Family Life 101 (3). *Acceptable equivalent: Physics 101 (5), Zoology 201 (5) or 405 (5), Microbiology 111 (5), and Chemistry 111 (5). 72 Allied Health Sciences Dental Assisting DENTAL SCIENCE COURSES 201. Dental Anatomy (4) Tooth morphology, functional and positional relationship of the teeth within the dentition. A 203. Oral Anatomy, Embryology and Histology (4) Development of the structures of the oral cavity, study of oral cavity tissues. Demonstration on preparation of slides. A 205. Head and Neck Anatomy (4) Identification of major anatomical landmarks of head and neck, their innervation, blood supply and function. W 207. Introduction to Clinical Dental Hygiene I (5) Theory essential to performing clinical proph-laxes, including, but not limited to, armamentarium, patient-operator positioning, aseptic technique, soft tissue exam, patient history, principles of instrumentation. A 208. Radiology I (2) Preparatory skills required for clinical radiology. Includes lecture and limited laboratory experience in darkroom procedure and exposure techniques on a mannequin. (Formerly D.S. 281.) A 209. Radiology II (2) Clinical application of principles of radiographic exposure of intra-oral films and radiographic interpretation: includes treatment of scheduled patients. (Formerly D.S. 209 Radiology 1-3 credits.)Prerequisite: D.S 208. W 211. Oral Pathology (4) Manifestations of disease processes in the oral cavity. W 215. Periodontology (4) Periodontal structures and their disease processes, proper therapeutic techniques. S 217. Clinical Dental Hygiene II (6) Continuation of Dental Science 207. Didactic instruction in instrument sharpening, calculus, charting, oral physiotherapy aids. Prerequisite: Dental Science 207. W 219. Dental Materials (2) Identification and manipulation of materials used in dental office procedures. W 227. Clinical Dental Hygiene III (6) Continuation of Dental Science 217. Didactic instruction into caries formation, radiographic interpretation, fluorides, impressions. Prerequisite: Dental Science 217. S 282. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. A W S 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The sne-cific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript A W S 301. Community Dental Health I (3) Principles of dental public health, including epidemiology, sociological concepts of health and illness, health care delivery systems, health manpower Field trips to appropriate site-visits. A 303. Pain and Apprehension (2) Nature of pain and apprehension, with attention to basic and current anesthesia and sedation techniques. Pain and apprehension control is a prime goal. A 307. Dental Specialties (2) Information on various dental specialties, including orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, periodontology. etc. S 309. Radiology III (1) Advanced practical techniques in use of extra-oral films: head plates, panorex. etc. Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City will be practicum site. 'Formerly D.S. 309. Radiology II. Prerequisite: D.S. 208 and 209. S 311. Community Dental Health II (5) Continuation of Dental Science 301. Field projects to include independent study with sample selections and hypotheses testing; utilizing didactic instruction from Psychology 215. Dental Science 301. Prerequisite: Dental Science 301. W 313. Independent Study (1-3) Independent project in area of interest. Second year dental hygiene students only. Project approved by dental hygiene staff. A W S 337. Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (7) Continuation of Dental Science 227, including root planing, polishing of restorations, dietary counseling. Prerequisite: Dental Science 227. A 347. Clinical Dental Hygiene V (7) Continuation of Dental Science 337. Didactic instruction to include dental jurisprudence and ethics, office practice management, etc. Prerequisite: Dental Science 337. W 357. Clinical Dental Hygiene VI (7) Continuation of Dental Science 347, including Principles of assisting, scientific literature. Prerequisite: Dental Science 347. S 492. Short Courses. Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S DENTAL ASSISTING Robert C. Soderberg, Director Description: An educationally qualified Dental Assistant is an individual who is able to assist the dentist in many chairside procedures and also performs many clerical tasks such as bookkeeping, typing, and receptionist duties. 73