Dental Hygiene (DH)

DH 100 C Introduction to Dental Hygiene 1.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Provisional acceptance into the Cypress College Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene program and is required for registration in this course

Term hours: 27 lecture and 18 laboratory. Introduction to the profession of dental hygiene. Emphasis on dental terminology, communication skills, legal and ethical aspects of dental hygiene practice and licensing requirements. An overview of dental hygiene clinical and lab technique including infection control, basic dental hygiene instrumentation, and examination of the head and neck. This is a prerequisite course for the Dental Hygiene Program. Pass/No Pass. $20.00 Material Fee-Payable at Registration. (CSU)

DH 101 C Dental Anatomy and Morphology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and all Dental Hygiene Program first semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course presents a study in dental anatomy, morphology, and occlusion essential to the proper care of patients during the clinical dental hygiene process of care. An emphasis will be placed on the proper identification of oral and dental structures, the utilization of proper terminology, the recognition of normal occlusion in contrast to malocclusion and the clinical significance of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. (CSU)

DH 104 C Oral Health Assessment 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and all first semester courses

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a multifaceted course that presents foundation information skills for the beginning student clinician to utilize daily in the direct patient dental hygiene process of care. Primarily, it is an introduction to the recognition, gathering and interpretation of assessment data as an aid to formulating electronic dental hygiene treatment plans. In addition, it provides the basics to dental disease prevention through the dissemination and application of existing dental health knowledge through instruction. (CSU)

DH 105 C Oral Embryology and Histology (formerly DH 205 C) 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is an introduction to the microscopic characteristics of the tissues, histology, and embryology of the head and neck with an emphasis of the structure of the oral cavity. (CSU)

DH 106 C Radiology Technician - Hygienists 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and all Dental Hygiene Program first semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course for dental hygiene students includes didactic and preclinical instruction in the essentials of dental radiography. Lecture emphasizes the technical aspects of radiation production, protection against the hazards of radiation, and utilization of radiographs during patient care. The laboratory provides demonstrations and practical application in the fundamentals of intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, processing, mounting and identification of normal anatomical landmarks. $123 materials fee payable at registration. (CSU)

DH 109 C Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and all first semester courses

Term hours: 54 lecture and 108 laboratory. This is the first in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for the clinical dental hygiene process of care. Content emphasis includes bloodborne and infectious disease exposure, care and operation of dental equipment, identification, purpose and function of basic instrumentation skills, instrument sharpening, polishing agents and methods, topical fluoride application, entry level clinic electronic forms and procedures, clinic duties, and clinical practice utilizing examination procedures and basic instrumentation techniques on student patient partners and periodontal typodonts/manikins. $68 materials fee payable at registration. (CSU)

DH 110 C Clinical Dental Hygiene 7 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory and 216 clinical hours. This is the second in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on perfecting oral inspection and medical/dental health history documentation, and developing dental hygiene process of care treatment plans, and electronic charting. Additional course content includes: introduction to universal and Gracey curette instrumentation, sickle scaler, sharpening techniques, root debridement techniques, oral and subgingival irrigation, gingival curettage, introduction to ultrasonic instrumentation, AIRFLOW, root desensitizing, ACTEON camera, Enterprise dental software. Clinical skills will be demonstrated and evaluated on clinical patients appointed in the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic. Materials Fee $149-Payable at Registration (CSU).

DH 112 C Head and Neck Anatomy (formerly DH 212 C) 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of first semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is a study of the gross and anatomical structures of the head and neck. The relationship and function of the organs of the head and neck in the human body are studied, with an emphasis on structures and innervations of the oral cavity. (CSU)

DH 113 C General and Oral Pathology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course introduces students to concepts of oral pathology and specific pathologic processes, including inflammatory and immunologic defenses, as well as neoplastic, metabolic, inherited and developmental disturbances. A summary of each condition is presented and includes information to aid the Dental Hygienist in developing a clinically useful differential assessment. (CSU)

DH 116 C Dental Materials - Hygienists 2.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses

Term hours: 27 lecture and 72 laboratory. This course is designed to provide the student with a study of structure, chemical and physical properties, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry will be covered. Laboratory application of dental materials and the relationship of dental materials to the oral environment is included. Emphasis will be placed on specific materials and functions delegated to the dental hygienist by the Dental Board of California and Dental Hygiene Board of California. $102 materials fee payable at registration. (CSU)

DH 125 C Perio Pathology and Therapy 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester dental hygiene courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with current theory in periodontics. The healthy periodontium as well as the diseased states will be explored. New surgical concepts and techniques in periodontics will be discussed. The management of periodontics in clinical treatment and dental hygiene process of care will be emphasized. (CSU)

DH 148 C Infection and Hazard Control and Medical and Dental Emergencies Management (formerly DH 248 C) 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course will provide the student with the basic principles in management of infection and hazard control and medical and dental emergencies in the dental care setting. Infection control content includes bloodborne and infectious disease exposure, application of universal precautions, OSHA, and CDC guidelines as it pertains in oral health care services to patients. In addition, basic knowledge and skills related to preparedness for the prevention of medical emergencies, clinical signs and symptoms, and emergency treatment of the condition will be included in this course. (CSU)

DH 205 C Oral Embryology and Histology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program

Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course is an introduction to the microscopic characteristics of the tissues, histology, and embryology of the head and neck with an emphasis of the structure of the oral cavity. (CSU)

DH 220 C Clinical Dental Hygiene 6.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Term hours: 27 lecture and 288 laboratory. This is the third in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Lecture and clinical instruction will be applied by experience on clinical patients in the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic facility. An emphasis will be placed on the assimilation and utilization of previous instruction and demonstration of progressive learning. This course also emphasizes the performance of those expanded duties in dental hygiene as allowed by the California State Dental Practice Act, Dental Hygiene Board of California, and the progressive development of professional and managerial skills. $149 materials fee payable at registration. (CSU)

DH 221 C Clinical Dental Hygiene 6.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program and successful completion of all third semester courses

Term hours: 27 lecture and 288 laboratory. This is the final course in clinical dental hygiene process of care and to provide students advanced instruction in patient care. Lecture and clinical instruction will be applied by clinical experience on clinical patients in the Cypress College Dental facility. An emphasis will be placed on: (1) periodontal therapy, (2) supportive periodontal treatment, (3) expanded and supportive periodontal treatment, (4) expanded and supportive procedures, (5) treatment assessment and planning, (6) organization and implementation of a Student Research presentation/Table Clinic, and (7) the completion and presentation of a Periodontal Case Presentation of extensive and comprehensive dental hygiene process of care of a patient. $50 materials fee payable at registration. (CSU)

DH 230 C Dental Specialties 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all third semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is a study of the dental hygienist's role within the various Dental Specialties. Each dental specialty practice is studied to establish a proper perspective of dental hygiene in relationship to dentistry and to have a greater comprehension of total patient care. (CSU)

DH 240 C Community Oral Health I 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This is the first of two courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge and experience necessary to work within the community in the area of public health. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of developing a community health project, use of statistics, and the development of teaching strategies for use in the classroom. Students are expected to work with target groups within the community. (CSU)

DH 241 C Community Oral Health II 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all third semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is the second of two courses in Community Oral Health to develop principles and practices of dental public health. Emphasis of instruction will be placed on community-wide problems such as water fluoridation and the delivery of care. Students will participate in target groups within the community. (CSU)

DH 245 C Dental Ethics and Legal Principles (formerly Dental Jurisprudence) 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all third semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course offers a study of the fundamental factors necessary to conduct a well-regulated practice based on sound dental practice management principles within the legal and ethical framework of the California Dental Practice Act. Emphasis is placed on the historical aspects of dental hygiene, the ethical and legal responsibilities of the dental hygienist, allowable duties, interpersonal relations among members of the dental team, and patient-office relationships. (CSU)

DH 250 C Pharmacology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course includes the principles of drug interaction with living tissue (pharmacodynamics) and the time course of drugs within living organisms (pharmacokinetics); drug effects on the cardiovascular, autonomic, and central nervous systems; drug management of anxiety, pain and infection as related to dental practice and the harmful aspects of drugs (toxicology). (CSU)

DH 255 C Dental Anesthesiology 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture and 72 laboratory. This course includes the theory and techniques of administration of local anesthesia and sedation in dentistry as related to the California State Dental Practice Act and Dental Hygiene Board of California. The student will administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation in the clinical setting as a component of comprehensive patient care. $20 materials fee payable at registration. (CSU)

DH 260 C Dental Care for Special Patients (formerly Dental Care for Special Needs) 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is designed to provide the student a study in the needs of the medically compromised, older adult patient, and the mentally and physically challenged patient. Emphasis will be placed on therapeutic techniques in assessing and treating special patients and the barriers and access to oral health care in the dental setting. (CSU)

DH 275 C Clinical Dental Hygiene 1A 0.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): DH 110 C with a grade of C or better

Term hours: 27 laboratory. This is a clinical course in dental hygiene designed to provide students advanced instruction in dental hygiene process of care. An emphasis will be placed on treatment planning, assessment, and clinical instrumentation. This course provides the student with 27 hours of clinical instruction. Pass/No Pass option only. (CSU)

DH 276 C Clinical Dental Hygiene 2A 0.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): DH 275 C

Term hours: 27 laboratory. This is a clinical/laboratory course in dental hygiene designed to provide students advanced instruction in patient care. An emphasis will be placed on treatment planning, and advanced instrumentation for clinical dental hygiene and board preparation. Pass/No Pass. (CSU).

DH 299 C Dental Hygiene Independent Study 0.5-2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Approved Independent Study Learning Contract

Term hours: 9-36 lecture and/or 0-108 laboratory depending on units attempted. This course is designed for students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program who wish to increase their knowledge and experience in applied areas. Students will participate in independent study on assigned areas under staff supervision. May be taken for credit 3 times. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (CSU)

DH 301 C Oral Biology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of DH 100 C and BIOL 231 C with a grade of C or better

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course presents a study in dental anatomy, morphology, and occlusion essential to the proper care of patients during clinical dental hygiene process of care and the study of the microscopic characteristics of the tissues, histology, and embryology of the head and neck oral cavity's structure. An emphasis will be placed on the proper identification of oral and dental structures, the utilization of proper terminology, the recognition of normal occlusion in contrast to malocclusion and the clinical significance of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. (CSU)

DH 302 C Infection Control in Dentistry 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of DH 100 C and BIOL 220 C with a grade of C or better

Term hours: 18 lecture. This course will provide the student with the principles in management of infection and hazard control in the dental care setting. Infection control content includes bloodborne and infectious disease exposure, application of standard precautions, OSHA, and CDC guidelines as it pertains in oral health care services to patients.(CSU)

DH 303 C Head and Neck Anatomy 1.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and all Dental Hygiene Program first semester courses

Term hours: 27 lecture. This course is a study of the gross and anatomical structures of the head and neck. The relationship and function of the organs of the head and neck in the human body are studied, with an emphasis on structures and innervations of the oral cavity. (CSU)

DH 304 C Oral Health Assessment 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene program

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a multifaceted course that presents foundation information skills for the beginning student clinician to utilize daily in direct patient dental hygiene process of care. Primarily, it is an introduction to the recognition, gathering and interpretation of assessment data as an aid to formulating electronic dental hygiene treatment plans. In addition, it provides the basics to dental disease prevention through the dissemination and application of existing dental health knowledge through instruction. (CSU)

DH 305 C Dental Radiology Seminar 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course for dental hygiene students includes didactic instruction in the essential of dental radiography. Lecture emphasizes the technical aspects of radiation production, protection against the hazards of radiation, and utilization of radiographs during patient care. (CSU)

DH 306 C Dental Radiology Practice 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

Corequisite(s): DH 305 C Term hours: 54 laboratory

This course for dental hygiene students includes pre-clinical instruction in the essentials of dental radiography. The laboratory provides demonstrations and practical application in the fundamentals of intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, processing, mounting and identification of normal anatomical landmarks. $123.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. (CSU)

DH 307 C Medical Emergencies in Dentistry 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of DH 100 C and BIOL 220 C with a grade of C or better

Current CPR certification. Term hours: 18 lecture. This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills related to preparedness for the prevention of medical emergencies, clinical signs and symptoms, and emergency treatment of the condition will be included in this course. (CSU)

DH 308 C Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Seminar 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

Corequisite(s): DH 309 C Term hours: 54 lecture

This is the first in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Content emphasis includes bloodborne and infectious disease exposure, care and operation of dental equipment, identification, purpose and function of basic instrumentation skills, instrument sharpening, polishing agents and methods, topical fluoride application, entry level clinic electronic forms and procedures, and clinic duties. (CSU)

DH 309 C Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

Corequisite(s): DH 308 C

Term hours: 108 laboratory. This is the first in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Content emphasis includes bloodborne and infectious disease exposure, care and operation of dental equipment, identification, purpose and function of basic instrumentation skills, instrument sharpening, polishing agents and methods, topical fluoride application, entry level clinic electronic forms and procedures, clinic duties, and clinical practice utilizing examination procedures and basic instrumentation techniques on student patient partners and periodontal typodonts/manikins. $68.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. (CSU)

DH 310 C Clinical Dental Hygiene Seminar 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all first semester courses

Corequisite(s): DH 311 C

Term hours: 36 lecture. This is the second in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on perfecting oral inspection and medical/dental health history documentation, and developing dental hygiene process of care treatment plans, and electronic charting. Additional course content includes: introduction to universal and Gracey curette instrumentation, sickle scaler, sharpening techniques, root debridement techniques, oral and subgingival irrigation, gingival curettage, introduction to ultrasonic instrumentation, AIRFLOW, root desensitizing, ACTEON camera, Enterprise dental software.

DH 311 C Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice 4.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

Term hours: 243 laboratory hours. This is the second in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on perfecting oral inspection and medical/dental health history documentation, and developing dental hygiene process of care treatment plans, and electronic charting. Additional course content includes: introduction to universal and Gracey curette instrumentation, sickle scaler, sharpening techniques, root debridement techniques, oral and subgingival irrigation, gingival curettage, introduction to ultrasonic instrumentation, AIRFLOW, root desensitizing, ACTEON camera, Enterprise dental software. Clinical skills will be demonstrated and evaluated on clinical patients appointed in the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic. Materials Fee $149-Payable at Registration (CSU)

DH 313 C General and Oral Pathology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses

DH 315 C Periodontics 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

DH 316 C Dental Materials for Dental Hygiene Seminar 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses

Term hours: 18 lecture. The course is designed to provide the student with a study of structure, chemical and physical properties, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on specific materials and functions delegated to the dental hygienist by the Dental Board of California and Dental Hygiene Board of California. (CSU).

DH 317 C Dental Materials for Dental Hygiene Practice 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all first semester courses

Term hours: 54 laboratory. The course is designed to provide the student with a study of structure, chemical and physical properties, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry will be covered. Laboratory application of dental materials and the relationship of dental materials to the oral environment is included. Emphasis will be placed on specific materials and functions delegated to the dental hygienist by the Dental Board of California and Dental Hygiene Board of California. $102.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. (CSU) and successful completion of all first semester courses.

DH 318 C Local Anesthesia and Sedation Techniques Seminar 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Corequisite(s): DH 319 C Term hours: 27 lecture hours

DH 303 C. This course includes the theory and techniques of administration of local anesthesia and sedation in dentistry as related to the California State Dental Practice Act and Dental Hygiene Board of California. The student will administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation in the clinical setting as a component of comprehensive patient care.(CSU)

DH 319 C Local Anesthesia and Sedation Techniques Practice 1.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all second semester courses

Corequisite(s): DH 318 C Term hours: 81 laboratory

DH 303 C and DH 311 C. This course includes the techniques of administration of local anesthesia and sedation in dentistry as related to the California State Dental Practice Act and Dental Hygiene Board of California. The student will administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation in the clinical setting as a component of comprehensive patient care. $25.00 Materials Fee-Payable at Registration.(CSU)

DH 420 C Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene Seminar I 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all second semester courses

A minimum grade of 'C' in DH 310 C. Term hours: 36 lecture. This is the third in a series of four courses designed to prepare the student for clinical dental hygiene process of care. Lecture and clinical instruction will be applied by experience on clinical patients in the Cypress College Dental Hygiene Clinic facility. An emphasis will be placed on the assimilation and utilization of previous instruction and demonstration of progressive learning. This course also emphasizes the performance of those expanded duties in dental hygiene as allowed by the California State Dental Practice Act, Dental Hygiene Board of California, and the progressive development of professional skills. (CSU)

DH 421 C Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice I 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all second semester courses

A minimum grade of 'C' in DH 311 C. Term hours: 270 laboratory. This course is designed to provide the student with advancing clinical skill in clinical patient experiences. Clinical instruction will be applied by clinical patient experience in the Cypress College Dental facility. An emphasis will be placed on: (1) mild-moderate periodontal therapy, (2) supportive periodontal treatment, (3) advanced supportive procedures, (4) treatment assessment and planning, (5) Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, oral antimicrobials, (6) dietary analysis, and (7) comprehensive dental hygiene services: child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and patients with complex periodontal disease. $99.00 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. (CSU)

DH 422 C Community Oral Health I 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all second semester courses

Term hours: 36 lecture. This is the first of two courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge and experience necessary to work within the community in the area of oral public health. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of developing a community health project, use of statistics, and the development of teaching strategies for use in the classroom. Students are expected to work with target groups within the community. (CSU)

DH 423 C Pharmacology 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all second semester courses

A minimum grade of 'C' in DH 318 C. Term hours: 36 lecture. This course includes the principles of drug interaction with living tissue (pharmacodynamics) and the time course of drugs within living organisms (pharmacokinetics); drug effects on the cardiovascular, autonomic, and central nervous systems; drug management of anxiety, pain and infection as related to dental practice and the harmful aspects of drugs (toxicology). (CSU)

DH 425 C Dental Radiographic Interpretation 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and completion of DH 106 C or DH 305 C

Term hours: 18 lecture. This course includes didactic instruction to provide dental hygiene students with the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced interpretation of dental radiographs in clinical practice. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical application, students will analyze intraoral and extraoral radiographic images. Topics include radiographic anatomy, principles of radiographic interpretation, identification of normal and pathological findings, and correlation of radiographic findings with clinical presentations. Practical sessions, case studies, and interactive workshops will enhance students' ability to integrate radiographic interpretations into comprehensive treatment planning and patient care.(CSU)

DH 426 C Comprehensive Dental Care for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, successful completion of all second semester courses and a minimum grade of C in DH 315 C

DH 430 C Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene Seminar II 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all third semester courses

Term hours: 18 lecture. This course is designed to provide the student with a study of advanced clinical instruction in patient care. Lecture will be applied by discussion of clinical experience on clinical patients in the Cypress College Dental facility. An emphasis will be placed on: (1) periodontal therapy, (2) supportive periodontal treatment, (3) expanded and supportive periodontal treatment, (4) expanded and supportive procedures, (5) treatment assessment and planning, and (6) the completion and presentation of a Periodontal Case Presentation of extensive and comprehensive dental hygiene process of care of a patient. (CSU)

DH 431 C Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice II 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of DH 421 C and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Term hours: 270 laboratory. This course focuses on enhancing the clinical skills necessary for dental hygienists to provide advanced patient care. Emphasis is placed on complex patient cases, advanced periodontal therapies, pain management techniques, and the integration of new technologies in dental hygiene practice. Students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge clinical procedures and develop competencies in comprehensive care planning, patient management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Comprehensive dental hygiene services to child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and patients with complex periodontal disease. This course has a $50 fee paid at registration. (CSU)

DH 432 C Community Oral Health II 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of all third semester courses, including DH 422 C

DH 433 C Dental Specialties 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of all third semester courses

Term hours: 18 lecture. This course provides a study of the dental hygienist's role within the various dental specialties. Each dental specialty practice is studied to establish a proper perspective of dental hygiene in relationship to dentistry and to have a greater comprehension of total patient care. (CSU).

DH 435 C Law, Ethics, and Career Development 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Admission to and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene Program

DH 320 C and DH 318 C. Term hours: 36 lecture. This course offers a study of the fundamental factors necessary to conduct a well-regulated practice based on sound dental management principles within the legal and ethical framework of the California Dental Practice Act. Emphasis is placed on the historical aspects of dental hygiene, the ethical and legal responsibilities of the dental hygienist, allowable duties, interpersonal relations among members of the dental team, and patient-office relationships. (CSU)

DH 438 C Dental Practice Management 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion all second semester courses

Term hours: 72 lecture. This course equips students with advanced competencies in interprofessional communication, emphasizing collaborative teamwork, patient-centered care, ethical decision-making, and effective conflict resolution within diverse dental practice settings. An advanced exploration of leadership, business operations, and organizational management in dental practice settings. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, financial analysis, human-resource management, marketing, compliance, and innovation. Students will critically evaluate practice systems and create a strategic or business plan that integrates leadership, ethics, and evidence-based management principles relevant to the evolving dental-hygiene profession. (CSU)

DH 439 C Dental Research and Capstone Project 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and successful completion of DH 420 C

Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is designed to introduce students to research methodologies, evidence-based dental practices, and their application in the development of a capstone project. Students will explore various research methods, critically appraise scientific literature, and apply statistical analysis techniques in dental and dental hygiene topics. Emphasis on research designs and methods, current trends, and evidence-based resources. Scientific communication methods with an emphasis on poster presentation techniques will be addressed to complete the capstone project. The capstone project will serve as a culmination of their studies, allowing students to address a relevant issue in dental hygiene or dental care through research, analysis, and presentation. (CSU)