230 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 conditions 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 III (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 TV (2) Continuation of DenSci 2207, 2217, 3337. Emphasis on expanded client care services and with client populations with special treatment needs. Must accompany DenSci 3346. Prerequisite: DenSci 2207,2217,3337. Elective Courses DenSci SI2230. Oral Health Research & 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. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG