230 DENT 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. DENT 2206. Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology (4) Clinical application of principles of DENT 2207 and DENT 2208. Must accompany DENT 2207 and DENT 2208. Students participate in three four-hour labs each week. DENT 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 disease control therapies. Must accompany DENT 2206. DENT 2208. Radiology (2) Preparatory skills for clinical radiology, including information on radiation safely and exposure techniques. Must accompany DENT 2206. DENT 2211. Oral Pathology (3) The study of manifestations of disease processes in the oral cavity. DENT 2215. Periodontology (2) The study of basic periodontal structures and disease processes. DENT 2216. Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3) Clinical application of DENT 2217. Must accompany DENT 2217. Two four-hour labs each week. Prerequisites: DENT 2206 and DENT 2207. DENT 2217. Dental Hygiene II (3) Continuation of DENT 2206. Didactic instruction for intermediate skills in dental hygiene treatment. Must accompany DENT 2216. Prerequisites: DENT 2207. DENT 2219. Dental Materials (1) Identification and experiences with materials used in dentistry and dental hygiene. DENT 2235. Dental Medicine I (2) The study of common medical conditions and their treatment. DENT 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, and their responsibility to provide culturally sensitive care. DENT 3301. Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab (1) This course leads the student through on-campus and off-campus field projects with selected community agencies. DENT 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: DENT 2235. DENT 3336. Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4) Clinical application of DENT 3337. This course must accompany DENT 3337. Three four hour clinics each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206 and DENT 2216. DENT 3337. Dental Hygiene III (3) Continuation of DENT 2207,2217. Emphasis on advanced instrumentation in the care of clients with periodontal disease. Must accompany DENT 3336. Prerequisite: DENT 2207 and DENT 2217. DENT 3346. Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (4) Clinical lab which must accompany DENT 3347. One eight hour clinic and one four hour clinic each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206, 2216, 3336. DENT 3347. Dental Hygiene IV (2) Continuation of DENT 2207,2217, 3337. Emphasis on expanded client care services and with client populations with special treatment needs. Must accompany DENT 3346. Prerequisite: DENT 2207,2217,3337. Elective Courses DENT 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. DENT 2800. Individual Research (1-3) Special project in a student's area of interest. DENT 2830. Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. DENT 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. DENT 3130. Independent Study (1-3) Independent project in an area of interest; second year dental hygiene students only. Project approval by dental hygiene faculty. DENT 4010. Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (3) This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students leam 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 HTHS and NRSG. DENT 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. DENT 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. DENT 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. Weber State University 2005-2006 Catalog