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Show of clinical training and development skills in the institutional setting. 499. Seminar (1-2) Dental Hygiene Problems and trends in health care education affecting health care professional and technical personnel. Emphasis is placed on specific issues in health care clinical education. Dental Hygiene DENTAL HYGIENE Kathleen M. Lukken, Program Director Professor: Reed M. Stringham, Jr.; Associate Professors: Michael P. Bott, Kathy Lukken, Robert C. Soderberg; Assistant Professor: Mary V. Andrianopoulos: Instructor: Fran M. Stoeckl, Adjunct and Clinical Faculty (see faculty listings). Description — Dental hygiene is a comparatively new profession and plays an important role in the field of health services. The dental hygienist is a health educator concerned with the prevention of dental disease. Dental hygienists perform their services under the supervision of licensed dentists, and are only members of the dental auxiliary team who are licensed to perform a service directly on the patient. As a member of the dental health team in a dental office, dental hygienists remove deposits and stains form the teeth, expose and develop x-rays, apply topical fluoride, take impressions of teeth for study models and instruct patients in correct brushing and flossing procedures, dietary analysis and nutritional counseling. Dental hygienists in public health conduct educational programs for school children and community agencies; develop media for use and 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 partially 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, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City, and in local private dental offices. Students who successfully complete the three-year curriculum are awarded an Associate of Science Degree from Weber State College. A fourth year leading to a bachelor degree is optional. The Weber State College Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation. 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 Col- 98 lege. 2. Complete a year of pre-dental hygiene courses. 3. Submit all college transcripts. 4. Submit ACT scores. 5. Take the Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test given at the Testing Center on the Weber State College Campus. 6. Complete a dental hygiene application form, physical exam form, and two personal reference forms. The application deadline for fall quarter enrollment is March 25 of each year. Employment Outlook —Graduates of two or three-year programs are generally limited to private dental office practice. Hygienists with a bachelor degree 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 Hygiene —Associate 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 GPA or 2.00 or C is required. D. 126 total hours are required. II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core (15 credit hours) or acceptable equivalent* (20 credit hours) required: Health Sciences 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B Dental Science courses required (82 credit hours): Dental Science 201 (4), 203 (4), 205 (4), 206 (2), 207 (3), 208 (1), 210 (1), 211 (4), 212 (1), 214 (1), 215 (4), 216 (3), 217 (3), 219 (1), 220 (1), 226 (3), 227 (3), 235 (4), 301 (2), 302 (1), 305 (2), 311 (2), 312 (3), 320 (1), 321 (3), 336 (5), 337 (2), 346 (5), 347 (2), 356 (5), 357 (2). C. Dental Science elective: Dental Science 282 (1-3), 292 (1-6), 313 (1-3), 492 (1-6). D. Support courses required (36 credit hours); Health Sciences 120 (4), 130 (3), 140 (2); Psychology 101 (5), 215 (5), 335 (2); Sociology 101 (5); Communication 102 (3), 360 (2); Education 362 (2); Child and Family Studies 101 (3); Microbiology 111 (5); Math 105 (5). •Acceptable equivalent: Physics 101 )5), Zoology 201 (5) or 405 (5), Microbiology 111 (5), and Chemistry 111 (5). 1 Composite i -^frtjertteptr 99 JirtTli Humanriifix Business 4 •s Fr.nnnmii I CUUlridl on ; naTtiriil _. iSfiehces, Social JSfcieflcfis. Tnfhnnlnn t tcCitTtOtOyy Print in ii nf Education |
