478 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions DENT 2235 - Dental Medicine I Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The study of common medical conditions and their treatment. Emphasis is placed on oral manifestations of systemic disease and related pharmacology. DENT 2250 - Professional Ethics Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 decision-making 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 2800 - Individual Research Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] Special project in a student's area of interest. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 4 credit hours. DENT 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] 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 Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours. DENT 3130 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] Independent project in an area of interest; second year dental hygiene students only. Project approval by dental hygiene faculty. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course. DENT 3301 - Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course leads the student through on-campus and off- campus field projects with selected community agencies. DENT 3305 - Dental Medicine II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Continuation of DENT 2207, DENT 2217. Emphasis on advanced instrumentation in the care of patients with periodontal disease. Must accompany DENT 3336. Prerequisite: DENT 2207 and DENT 2217. DENT 3346 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Clinical lab which must accompany DENT 3347. Twelve hours of clinic each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206, DENT 2216, DENT 3336. DENT 3347 - Dental Hygiene IV Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Continuation of DENT 2207, DENT 2217, DENT 3337. Emphasis on expanded client care services and with client populations with special treatment needs. Must accompany DENT 3346. Prerequisite: DENT 2207, DENT 2217, DENT 3337- Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog