226 227 Admission Requirements The science prerequisite courses are listed below and must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25 prior to being admitted into the program. These basic science courses must have been taken within five years of the date of anticipated enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program. Zool 2100 Human Anatomy (4) Zool 2200 Human Physiology (4) Chem PS1010 Intro to Chemistry (3) Micro LS1113 Intro Microbiology (3) The Biomedical Core (HlthSci 1110 and HlthSci 1111) may be substituted for the four courses listed above. This core will award 4 credit hours to the General Education requirement of Life and Physical Sciences. Five more approved credit hours will be needed to fulfill this category of the general education requirements. At least one course in the additional five hours must be a Physical Science approved general education course. Other prerequisite courses include HthSci 2230 Engl EN1010 Engl EN2010 Psych SS1010 Soclgy SS/DV1010 Comm HU1020 Nutri LS1020 Intro Pathophysiology (3) Intro to Writing (3) Intermediate Writing (3) Intro Psychology (3) Principles of Sociology (3) Principles of Public Speaking (3) Foundations in Nutrition (3) Application Process Applicants to the program must complete a specific application form to be considered for the dental hygiene program. This application package can be obtained from the Advisement Office in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions (1-800-350- 7042 in Utah). The application package will call for letters of reference, current transcripts and ACT scores, and verification of previous health- related work experience. Applicants are required to take a dexterity test offered through the WSU Testing Center. The application deadline for Fall Semester enrollment is February 10 of each year. A $20.00 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Science requirements. The majority of general education requirements for the AS degree are taken as prerequisites to the program. However, students must complete all Associate of Science general education requirements to earn the degree in Dental Hygiene. Course Requirements for A.S. Degree Dental Science Courses Required DenSci 2201 Concepts of Community Dental Health (1) DenSci 2205 Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy (2) DenSci 2206 Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology (4) DenSci 2207 Dental Hygiene I (3) DenSci 2208 Radiology (2) DenSci 2211 Oral Pathology (3) DenSci 2215 Periodontology (2) DenSci 2216 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3) DenSci 2217 Dental Hygiene II (3) DenSci 2219 Dental Materials (1) DenSci 2235 Dental Medicine I (2) Densci DV2250 Professional Ethics (1) DenSci 3301 Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab (1) DenSci 3305 Dental Medicine II (3) DenSci 3336 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4) DenSci 3337 Dental Hygiene III (3) DenSci 3346 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4) DenSci 3347 Dental Hygiene IV (2) Dental Science Electives DenSci 2800 Individual Research (1-3) DenSci 2830 Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) DenSci 2920 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes Sc Special Programs (1-3) DenSci 3130 Independent Study (1-3) DenSci 4405 Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Practice (4) DenSci 4410 Dental Hygiene Needs of the Geriatric Client (2) DenSci SI4530 Principles Sc Application of Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice (3) DenSci SI4780 Baccalaureate Thesis (3) DenSci 4800 Individual Research (1-3) DenSci 4810 Summer Elective Clinic (4) DenSci 4830 Directed Readings, Projects Sc Research (1-3) DenSci 4890 Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience (4) DenSci 4920 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes Sc Special Programs (1-4) DenSci 4990 Seminar (1-2) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. DENTAL SCIENCE COURSES - DENSCI Required Dental Science Courses DenSci 2201. Concepts of Community Dental Health (1) This course will present the basic concepts of planning and implementing community dental health programs. These principles include epidemiology, sociological concepts of health and illness, health behavior, public attitudes and principles of dental health education. DenSci 2205. Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy (2) Identification of major anatomical landmarks of the head and neck, their innervation, blood supply and function. Also includes instruction in the histology and embryology of head and neck development and tooth morphology. DenSci 2206. Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology (4) Clinical application of principles of DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2208. Must accompany DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2208. Three four-hour labs each week. DenSci 2207. Dental Hygiene I (3) Theory essential to performing clinical treatment, including, but not limited to armamentarium, client-operator positioning, aseptic technique, soft tissue exam, health history, principles of instrumentation and control therapy. Must accompany DenSci 2206. DenSci 2208. Radiology (2) Preparatory skills for clinical radiology. Includes lecture material on radiation safety and exposure techniques. Must accompany DenSci 2206. DenSci 2211. Oral Pathology (3) The study of manifestations of disease processes in the oral cavity. DenSci 2215. Periodontology (2) The study of basic periodontal structures and disease processes. DenSci 2216. Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3) Clinical application of DenSci 2217. Must accompany DenSci 2217. Two four-hour labs each week. Prerequisites: DenSci 2206 and DenSci 2207. DenSci 2217. Dental Hygiene II (3) Continuation of DenSci 2206. Didactic instruction for intermediate skills in dental hygiene treatment. Must accompany DenSci 2216. Prerequisites: DenSci 2207. DenSci 2219. Dental Materials (1) Identification and experiences with materials used in dental office procedures. DenSci 2235. Dental Medicine I (2) The study of common medical problems of dental patients and their treatment. DenSci DV2250. Professional Ethics (1) Professional Ethics is designed to provide dental hygiene students with a foundation in the professional standards governing the dental hygiene profession and the development of ethical decisionmaking skills, in the context of diversity and respect for others. Throughout the course the student will be guided to explore issues of diversity, prejudices they may have, and their responsibility to provide culturally sensitive care. DenSci 3301. Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab (1) This course leads the student through off-campus field projects with selected community agencies. DenSci 3305. Dental Medicine II (3) The study of local anesthesia with regard to pharmacology, administration techniques, methods of pain and apprehension control and nitrous oxide sedation. Includes laboratory experiences in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Prerequisite: DenSci 2235. DenSci 3336. Clinical Dental Hygiene HI (4) Clinical application of DenSci 3337. This course must accompany DenSci 3337. Three four hour clinics each week. Prerequisite: DenSci 2206 and DenSci 2216. DenSci 3337. Dental Hygiene III (3) Continuation of DenSci 2207, 2217. Emphasis on advanced instrumentation in the care of clients with periodontal disease. Must accompany DenSci 3336. Prerequisite: DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2217. DenSci 3346. Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4) Clinical lab which must accompany DenSci 3347. One eight hour clinic and one four hour clinic each week. Prerequisite: DenSci 2206, 2216, 3336. DenSci 3347. Dental Hygiene IV (2) Continuation of DenSci 2207, 2217, 3337. Emphasis on expanded client care services and on client populations with special treatment needs. Must accompany DenSci 3346. Prerequisite: DenSci 2207, 2217, 3337. Elective Courses DenSci SI2230. Oral Health Research Si Statistics (2) This course is designed to provide the student with research design and statistics principles as they apply to oral health settings and issues. Prerequisite: WSU Math Competency. DenSci 2800. Individual Research (1-3) Special project in a student's area of interest. DenSci 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. DenSci 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DenSci 3130. Independent Study (1-3) Independent project in an area of interest; second year dental hygiene students only. Project approval by dental hygiene faculty. DenSci 4010. Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (3) This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with HthSci and Nursng. DenSci 4405. Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Practice (4) Supervised teaching in the Weber State Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and acceptance into the BS/ DH major program. DenSci 4410. Dental Hygiene Needs of the Geriatric Client (2) An overview of dental health needs of elderly clients. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and acceptance into the BS/DH major program. DenSci 4530. Principles and Application of Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice (2) Emphasis is on the critical appraisal of scientific literature, the development of clinical problem statements and hypotheses and the formulation of a research proposal. Ethical issues inherent in the research process and the identification of appropriate hypothesis testing procedures will also be discussed. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BS/DH program and completion of WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. DenSci SI4780. Baccalaureate Thesis (3) This course is designed to give dental hygiene students an opportunity to complete a thesis project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the BS/DH major. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BS/DH program, completion of the WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement and three (3) credit hours of course work meeting the scientific inquiry BS requirement. The student must also be concurrently involved in the practice of dental hygiene. DenSci 4800. Individual Research (1-3) Special project in a student's area of interest. DenSci 4810. Summer Elective Clinic (4) Summer intensive clinical course which allows the student to set personal achievement goals for clinical techniques and assists them through the process of skill development. DenSci 4830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Tecnnoiogy CEET CS MEET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts A Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business A Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI- PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed 91 Davis Campus WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2002-2003 CATALOG Weber State University 2002-2003 CATALOG