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D H 50	ORIENTATION TO DENTAL HYGIENE	1 Unit
Overview of dental hygiene as a career. Dental terminology, introduction to instrumentation skills, including: modified pen grasp, fulcrums, adaptation, insertion and activation of the explorer. The course will involve some online work, observation in clinic, and instrumentation on typodonts. Strategies & skills for student success in the dental hygiene program.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
One and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 52A	ORAL BIOLOGY	3 Units
Discussion of the anatomy and identification of the teeth, the eruption sequence, normal occlusion, and classification of occlusion. Anatomy of the skull, arteries, veins, and lymphatics, musculature and nervous structures of the head and neck.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 52B	ORAL BIOLOGY	3 Units
The embryologic development of the structures and tissues of the head, neck, teeth and oral cavity; histology of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Anatomy of the tooth crown, root and pulp; development and structural defects involving the oral cavity and the teeth. The normal periodontal tissues, oral mucous membranes, and salivary glands.
Prerequisite: D H 52A.
Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 53	ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS	4 Units
First in a 3 course series in dental hygiene theory and practice. This course will focus on the principles of assessment techniques as the first phase of the dental hygiene process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The rationale for collection of assessment data, and associated clinical procedures will be discussed. Introduces infectious diseases important to dentistry, hazardous materials management, and waste management, and rules of regulatory agencies (OSHA, CDC and ADA).
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
Four hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 54	PRE-CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE	4 Units
First in a seven-course series in dental hygiene clinical practices. Integration of the scientific and clinical principles underlying the practice of dental hygiene. Clinical procedures and techniques for patient assessment, including prevention of disease transmission, health history, extra-intraoral examination, gingival evaluation and periodontal examination. Operation of the dental unit, and basic instrumentation techniques for removal of plaque and calculus will also be discussed. Field experiences reinforce and amplify the knowledge and skills needed to perform dental hygiene procedures in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
One hour lecture, nine hours laboratory, three hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 55A	FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOLOGY	2 Units
Introduction to general pathology and specific pathologic processes, repair, healing, and regressive changes. Social significance of pathology.
Prerequisite: D H 52B.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 55B	FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOLOGY	2 Units
Pathology of the head, neck, and oral structures. Developmental conditions caries, diseases of bacterial and viral origin, neoplasms of the oral cavity.

Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 56	APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY IN DENTISTRY	2 Units
A study of drugs by groups with special emphasis on those used in dentistry, including their physical and chemical properties, dosage and therapeutic effects.
Prerequisites: BIOL 46, D H 61A or licensed dental hygienist or dentist.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 57A	PERIODONTICS	2 Units
Examination of anatomy and physiology of periodontium. Correlation of basic sciences with the clinical aspects of periodontal diseases. Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases.
Prerequisite: D H 52B.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 57B	PERIODONTICS	2 Units
Fundamental principles of periodontology, including normal periodontium, etiology and classification of periodontal disease; relationship of dental deposits to periodontal diseases. Development of periodontal pocket and abscess. Process of bone loss.

Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 57C	PERIODONTICS	2 Units
Emphasis on periodontal surgeries and treatment. Role of the hygienist in nonsurgical therapy, periodontal surgical therapy, and periodontal maintenance therapy.
Prerequisite: D H 57B.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 59	SURVEY OF DENTISTRY	1 Unit
Dental Procedures in the specialty office with emphasis on dental auxillary duties and collaboration with dental specialties for comprehensive patient/client care.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
One hour lecture, one hour field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 60A	INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY	2 Units
Production characteristics and biologic effects of radiation, function, components, and operation of the X-ray unit. Radiation protection and monitoring of personnel. Chemistry and techniques associated with X-ray film and developing solutions. Review of anatomic landmarks and principles of shadow casting.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
Two hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 60B	DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY	1 Unit
Introduction to intra-oral techniques in dental radiography, including film exposure, processing, and mounting. Group and individual evaluation and interpretation of films exposed on mannequin and lab partner. Continuation of exposure of dental radiographs on clinical patients.
Prerequisite: Completion of D H 60A.
Three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 60C	DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY	.5 Unit
Practice of dental radiographic techniques on clinic patients, including the exposure, processing, and mounting of films. Continuation of group and individual evaluation and interpretation of films exposed in clinic.

One hour lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 60D	DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY	.5 Unit
Production characteristics and biologic effects of radiation, function, components, and operation of the X-ray unit. Radiation protection and monitoring of personnel. Chemistry and techniques associated with X-ray film and developing solutions. Review of anatomic landmarks and principles of shadow casting.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 60E	DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY	.5 Unit
Continuation of film exposure, processing and mounting; group-individual evaluation and interpretations of film.
Prerequisite: D H 60D.
One hour lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 61A	CLINICAL TECHNIQUE	5 Units
Continuation of dental hygiene clinical practice and instrumentation techniques. Comprehensive periodontal examination, scaling and root planing, sharpening. Adjunctive dental hygiene procedures: fluorides, selective coronal polishing. Clinical activities utilize typodonts and student partners. Supportive labs and observation to reinforce and amplify the knowledge and skills needed to perform dental hygiene procedures in the clinical setting for D H 61A.
Prerequisites: Completion of D H 52A and 54 or completion of a dental hygiene program with equivalent courses.
Three hours lecture, nine hours laboratory, three hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 61B	INTRODUCTION TO CLINIC	4 Units
Continuation of clinical dental hygiene practice. Assessing, planning, and implementing dental hygiene care on patients in a clinical setting. Dental hygiene care for patients with special needs. Development of progress in clinical performance with each successive academic period.
Prerequisites: Completion of D H 61A and 52B with grade of "C" or higher; possession of a current CPR certificate.
Three hours lecture, six hours clinic, three hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 62A	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE	3.5 Units
Continuation of dental hygiene clinical practice. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating dental hygiene care on patients in a clinical setting. Development of progress in clinical performance with each successive academic period.
Prerequisite: D H 61B.
One hour lecture, nine hours clinic, one hour field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 62B	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE	5 Units
Continuation of clinical dental hygiene practice. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation dental hygiene care on patients in a clinical setting. Adjunctive clinical procedures to be performed include: dental charting, desensitization of hypersensitive teeth, ultrasonic scaling, amalgam finishing and administration of local anesthetics.
Prerequisites: D H 57A and 61A.
One hour lecture, 15 hours clinic, three hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 62C	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE	5 Units
Continuation of dental hygiene clinical practice. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating dental hygiene care on patients in a clinical setting. Adjunctive clinical procedures to be performed include: dental charting, desensitization of hypersensitive teeth, ultrasonic scaling, soft tissue curettage, and administration of local anesthetic.
Prerequisite: D H 62B.
One hour lecture, 15 hours clinic, three hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 62D	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE	5 Units
Continuation of clinical dental hygiene practice. Continuation of on- and off-campus clinical experiences. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating dental hygiene care on patients in a clinical setting. Designed to complete the development of competencies demanded of the hygienist entering the field.
Prerequisite: D H 62C.
One hour lecture, 15 hours clinic, three hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 63C	COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH	3 Units
Introduction into community dental health problems and school dental health programs; development and implementation of a community dental health program.
Prerequisite: D H 73.
Two hours lecture, eight hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 63D	COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH	3 Units
Continuation of developing a community dental health program, evaluation of local, state, and federal departments of public health service, research and statistics in public health, and meeting the demand for dental health care.
Prerequisite: D H 63C.
Two hours lecture, eight hours field experience.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 64	ETHICS, LAW & DENTAL OFFICE PRACTICES	2 Units
Ethics, jurisprudence and practice aspects of private practice.
Advisory: D H 63D recommended.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 65	CLINICAL LOCAL ANESTHESIA	2.5 Units
Review of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and emergency procedures associated with local anesthetic procedures. Preparation for and administration of conduction and infiltration anesthesia in dental procedures. Laboratory and clinical experience in administration.
Prerequisites: Completion of D H 55A, 61B, or completion of dental hygiene program with equivalent courses; possession of current CPR certificate.
Two hours lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 66	SOFT TISSUE CURETTAGE	1 Unit
Training for the dental hygiene student or dental hygienist in performing soft tissue curettage.
Prerequisite: D H 65.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 67	NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN ANALGESIA	1 Unit
Training for the dental hygiene student or dental hygienist in performing nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.
Two hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 68A	RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION A	2 Units
Continued experiences in the interpretation of intraoral and panoramic radiographs, including identification of normal and non-normal structures, radiographic considerations of bone and teeth and signs of pathology. Identification and interpretation of radiographic caries, periodontal disease, trauma, and dental anomalies. Introduction to digital radiography.
Prerequisite: D H 60A.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 71	OFFICE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES	2 Units
This course is a study of common medical emergencies that may occur during delivery of dental care. Emphasis is placed on methods to prevent emergencies from occurring and procedures to manage emergency situations. Ethical and legal aspects in assisting during emergencies are also discussed.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in D A 57.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 72	DENTAL MATERIALS	3 Units
Properties of dental materials, characteristics and manipulation of impression materials, gypsum products, investment, cements, resins, metallic and non-metallic restorative materials.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 73	DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION	2 Units
Fundamentals of patient education to include communication theory, development of client/clinician relationships, mechanical plaque removal techniques, antimicrobial therapies, patient motivation with particular attention to psychological, social, and economic factors, Introduction to nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation, critique of dental literature, and evaluation of dental health products.
Advisories: D H 53 and PSYC 1 recommended.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 75A	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE THEORY	1.5 Units
Discussion and demonstration of supplemental dental hygiene functions: digital intraoral photography, dental hygiene instrumentation, ultrasonic and microultrasonic scaling techniques. Supportive course to reinforce and amplify the knowledge and skills needed to perform dental hygiene procedures in the clinical setting for D H 62B.

One hour lecture, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 75B	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE THEORY	1.5 Units
Discussion and demonstration of supplemental dental hygiene functions, amalgam overhang removal, orthodontic therapy and dental hygiene, advanced instrumentation technique, air polishing, advanced local anesthesia delivery techniques, implants in dentistry and new technology in dental hygiene. Supportive course to reinforce and amplify the knowledge and skills needed to perform dental hygiene procedures in the clinical setting for D H 62C.

One hour lecture, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 75C	CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE THEORY	1.5 Units
This course is designed to aid the student in identifying an appropriate patient for the California State Board Exam for Dental Hygienists and in identifying and anticipating methods which will influence a successful state board experience. Supportive course to reinforce and amplify the knowledge and skills needed to perform dental hygiene procedures.

One hour lecture, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 85	SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTAL HYGIENE	1 Unit
New developments in dentistry which affect the practice of dental hygiene; information necessary for completion of requirements for national certification and licensure in the State of California.
Prerequisites: D H 55B and 62B.
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit.
One hour lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 86	CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD PREPARATION	.5 Unit
This course is designed to aid the student in identifying an appropriate patient for the California State Board Exam for Dental Hygienists and in identifying and anticipating methods which will influence a successful state board experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of D H 62D or equivalent.
Advisory: Pass/No Pass.
Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit.
One and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 190	DIRECTED STUDY	.5 Unit
For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. May include off-campus clinical rotations.
Advisory: Pass/No Pass.
Repeatability: Any combination of D H 190, 190X, 190Y & 190Z may be taken for a maximum of six units.
One-half hour lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory for each half unit of credit.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 190X	DIRECTED STUDY	1 Unit
For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. May include off-campus clinical rotations.
Advisory: Pass/No Pass.
Repeatability: Any combination of D H 190, 190X, 190Y & 190Z may be taken for a maximum of six units.
One-half hour lecture, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 190Y	DIRECTED STUDY	1.5 Units
For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. May include off-campus clinical rotations.
Advisory: Pass/No Pass.
Repeatability: Any combination of D H 190, 190X, 190Y & 190Z may be taken for a maximum of six units.
One-half hour lecture, five hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

D H 190Z	DIRECTED STUDY	2 Units
For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. May include off-campus clinical rotations.
Advisory: Pass/No Pass.
Repeatability: Any combination of D H 190, 190X, 190Y & 190Z may be taken for a maximum of six units.
One-half hour lecture, seven and one-half hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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D H 200L	INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE	1.5 Units
Introduction to the profession of dental hygiene. Emphasis on dental terminology, communication skills, licensure requirements and clinical and lab techniques related to dental hygiene clinical practice.
Three hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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