BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
DENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT
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| Course ID | Course Title | Units | ||||
| CRN # | Course | Activity | Time | Days | Instructor | Location |
| D H 55A | FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOLOGY I | 2 Units | ||||
| Introduction to general pathology and specific pathologic processes, repair, healing, and regressive changes. Social significance of pathology. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: D H 52B. | ||||||
| 40026 | D H -055A-01 | Lecture | 01:30 PM-03:20 PM | M | HOROWITZ, KENNETH | 5302 |
| D H 56 | APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY IN DENTISTRY | 2 Units | ||||
| This course is a study of drugs by groups with special emphasis on those drugs and medications used in dentistry. The physical and chemical properties, dosage and therapeutic effects of each group of drug will be discussed. The dental hygiene implications for patients taking different drugs will be emphasized. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: BIOL 58, D H 61A or licensed dental hygienist or dentist. | ||||||
| 40027 | • D H -056.-01W | Lecture | TBA | TBA | CHAN, PATTI | ONLINE |
| D H -056.-01W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: D H 52B. | ||||||
| 40028 | D H -057A-01 | Lecture | 01:30 PM-03:20 PM | W | HOROWITZ, KENNETH | 5302 |
| D H 57C | PERIODONTICS | 2 Units | ||||
| The purpose of this course is to examine the role of the dental hygienist in nonsurgical periodontal therapy, periodontal surgical therapy, and periodontal maintenance therapy.A periodontal competency report both oral and written is required. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: D H 57B. | ||||||
| 40029 | D H -057C-01 | Lecture | 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | T | CHAN, PATTI | 5302 |
| D H 60E | DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY V | .5 Unit | ||||
| Final course in a series on dental radiography for students enrolled in the dental hygiene program. Increase in patient requirements and the attainment 90% scores or higher on film evaluations. Emphasis is on time efficiency, technique accuracy and patient management. Increased skill in film exposures, processing and the interpretation of dental diseases. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture-laboratory. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: D H 60D. | ||||||
| 40030 | D H -060E-01 | Lecture-Laboratory | 09:00 AM-09:50 AM | T | YAMAMOTO, JUDY | 5302 |
| D H 61B | INTRODUCTION TO CLINIC | 4.5 Units | ||||
| An introduction to clinical dental hygiene practice. An emphasis on assessing, planning, and implementing comprehensive dental hygiene care on patients in a clinical setting. Students apply knowledge, critical thinking, and basic clinical skills acquired in previous completed dental hygiene courses. Students will also learn about dental hygiene care for diverse patient populations and management of patients with special needs. Enrollment limited to students enrolled in the dental hygiene program. | ||||||
| 3 hours lecture, 9 hours clinic. (144 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: Completion of D H 61A and 52B with grade of "C" or higher; possession of a current CPR certificate. | ||||||
| 40031 | D H -061B-01 | Laboratory | 01:30 PM-05:45 PM | Th | BETTENCOURT, EVELYN | 5312 |
| Lecture | 01:30 PM-04:20 PM | T | SPRAGGE, PHYLLIS | 5302 | ||
| Laboratory | 08:00 AM-12:15 PM | T | SPRAGGE, PHYLLIS | 5312 | ||
| D H 62D | CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IV | 4 Units | ||||
| Continuation of clinical dental hygiene practice providing comprehensive dental hygiene care in a clinic setting on patients. Development of progress in clinical performance with each successive academic period. Intended for students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture, 19 hours clinic. (240 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: D H 62C. | ||||||
| 40850 | D H -062D-01 | Laboratory | TBA | MTWTh | HOROWITZ, KENNETH | 5312 |
| Lecture | 08:00 AM-08:50 AM | Th | KORNEGAY, CATHERINE | 5301 | ||
| D H 64 | ETHICS, LAW & DENTAL OFFICE PRACTICES | 2 Units | ||||
| This course covers the subjects of ethics, jurisprudence and practice aspects of dental hygiene practice. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges of providing ethical care in the clinical setting. The laws and regulations effecting the practice of dental hygiene will be analyzed and the scope of practice of dental professionals as outlined by the California Dental Practice Act will be examined. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: Admissions to the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| 40032 | • D H -064.-01Y | Lecture | TBA | TBA | SPRAGGE, PHYLLIS | ONLINE |
| Lecture | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | W | SPRAGGE, PHYLLIS | 8607 | ||
| D H 68A | RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION | 2 Units | ||||
| Interpretation of intraoral and panoramic radiographs. Emphasis on normal, atypical and pathological structures. Identification of dental anomalies, dental materials and the interpretation of disease. Analysis of the progression of dental caries, periodontal disease, and periapical lesions. Course is intended for students enrolled in the dental hygiene program. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: D H 60A and 60B. | ||||||
| 40033 | D H -068A-01 | Lecture | 08:00 AM-08:50 AM | MW | YAMAMOTO, JUDY | 5302 |
| D H 75C | CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE THEORY III | 1.5 Units | ||||
| This course is designed to aid the student in identifying an appropriate patient for clinical state and/or regional board licensing exam for Dental Hygienists and in identifying and anticipating methods which will influence a successful board experience. Supportive course to reinforce and amplify the knowledge and skills needed to perform dental hygiene procedures. Intended for students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| 40034 | D H -075C-01 | Lecture | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | M | KORNEGAY, CATHERINE | 5210 |
| Laboratory | 02:30 PM-05:20 PM | M | KORNEGAY, CATHERINE | 5312 | ||
| D H 200L | INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE | 1 Unit | ||||
| 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. Discussion of the requirements for the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture-laboratory. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | ||||||
| 41264 | D H -200L-51 | Lecture-Laboratory | 06:00 PM-07:50 PM | T | LEICHT, JENNIFER | 5302 |
| 40035 | • D H -200L-52Y | Lecture | TBA | TBA | LEICHT, JENNIFER | ONLINE |
| D H -200L-52Y: On-line course. Mandatory on-campus lab Sat & Sun, 6/7, 6/8 and 6/21, 9am-5pm. Offered via the Internet. After registering, you MUST refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. Must request LATE ADD through www.foothill.edu/fga/ | ||||||
| D H 290X | DIRECTED STUDY | 1 Unit | ||||
| Enrichment activities to facilitate competency in dental hygiene skills. May include off-campus clinical rotations, community service, patient case study seminars, and attendance at professional dental hygiene meetings. | ||||||
| 3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass; enrollment is limited to six times within the D H 290 group. | ||||||
| Formerly: D H 190X | ||||||
| 40252 | √ D H -290X-01 | Lecture-Laboratory | TBA | TBA | SPRAGGE, PHYLLIS | CLINIC |
| D H 290Z | DIRECTED STUDY | 2 Units | ||||
| Enrichment activities to facilitate competency in dental hygiene skills. May include off-campus clinical rotations, community service, patient case study seminars, and attendance at professional dental hygiene meetings. | ||||||
| 6 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. | ||||||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass; enrollment is limited to six times within the D H 290 group. | ||||||
| Formerly: D H 190Z | ||||||
| 40241 | √ D H -290Z-01 | Lecture | TBA | F | BETTENCOURT, EVELYN | CLINIC |
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