Dental Hygiene < Oxnard College

DH R001 Pre-Dental Hygiene 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture

This course is an introduction to the field of dentistry with a specific focus on the basics of dental hygiene. Emphasis will be placed on dental terminology, communication, critical thinking skills, along with some of the basic clinical techniques required for the practice of dental hygiene.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R010 Oral Biology for Dental Hygiene 3 Units

In-Class Hours: 52.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Admittance to Dental Hygiene program per application process.

This course focuses on dental embryology, dental histology, the clinical recognition of normal oral structures, the physiological and structural functions of teeth and supporting tissues, and oral anatomy as related to dental hygiene procedures.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R011 Oral Radiology for Dental Hygiene 3 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture, 52.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Admittance to Dental Hygiene program per application process.

This course teaches the fundamentals of radiation safety and the operation of dental radiology equipment, along with the clinical application of procedures involved in exposing, processing, mounting and interpreting dental radiographs. This course presents the opportunity to gain certification to legally take dental radiographs.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R012 Head and Neck Anatomy for Dental Hygiene 2.5 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture, 26.25 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Admittance to Dental Hygiene program per application process.

This course studies the anatomical structures of the head and neck regions and relates these structures to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R013 Dental Health Education Seminar for Dental Hygiene 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Admittance to Dental Hygiene program per application process.

This course teaches the principles and practices of prevention and control of dental diseases with emphasis on nutrition, plaque control, motivation, and chairside patient education.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R014 Introduction to Dental Hygiene Practice 3 Units

In-Class Hours: 52.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Admittance to Dental Hygiene program per application process.

This course is an introduction to all theoretical and didactic components of the practice of dental hygiene, including disease transmission and prevention, universal precautions, record keeping documentation and protocol, and dental hygiene instrumentation for scaling and root planing.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R015 Introduction to PreClinic/Clinic for Dental Hygiene 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 105 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. Admittance to Dental Hygiene program per application process.

This course is an introduction to all clinical procedures, such as maintaining the chain of asepsis, and skills, like identifying plaque and calculus, needed for the practice of dental hygiene.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R020 Local Anesthesia for Nitrous Oxide for Dental Hygiene 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture, 52.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course teaches pharmacology, physiology, and proper use of local anesthetic agents. The course also teaches the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve, physiology of nerve conduction, how anesthesia works, and prevention and management of emergencies.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R021 General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygiene 4 Units

In-Class Hours: 70 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This is a study of the pathological processes of inflammation, immunology defense, degeneration, neoplasm, developmental disorders, and healing and repair. This class focuses on the recognition of abnormalities in the human body with a special emphasis on normal and abnormal conditions in the oral cavity.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R022 Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course focuses on the classification and study of drugs according to origin, physical and chemical properties, therapeutic effect and values, particularly of drugs used in dentistry.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R023 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I 3 Units

In-Class Hours: 157.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases.

This course provides beginning clinical experience in the treatment of adult and child patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing scaling and polishing techniques, extraoral and intraoral inspections, cancer screening, dental and periodontal charting, plaque control instructions and topical fluoride application will be put into supervised practice.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R024 Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar I 3 Units

In-Class Hours: 52.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course is designed to provide additional didactic material for clinical procedures that students apply in clinical situations. Information presented in previous clinic/patient treatment-related courses is reviewed. Clinical issues and cases are reviewed and discussed.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R025 Periodontics for Dental Hygiene I 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course in periodontics provides identification of the normal periodontium and recognition of deviations from norm. The etiology and principles of periodontal diseases, examination procedures, treatment and preventive measures are also examined.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R030 Special Patients/Geriatrics for Dental Hygiene 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course teaches characteristics and alternative management techniques of individual patients with special needs, including providing motivation and honing interpersonal communication for these patients. The treatment of the compromised patient and myofunctional therapy is presented.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R031 Nutrition in Dentistry for Dental Hygiene 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course provides the basic principles of nutrition and its relationship to oral health and well-being. The students perform dietary surveys on clinic patients and plan nutritional dietary problems.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R032 Dental Materials for Dental Hygiene 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture, 52.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course teaches the composition and application of various materials used in dental procedures. The fundamentals of chairside assisting while using dental materials are taught and the roles of the entire dental team in working with various dental materials in the care of oral dentition are covered.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R033 Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar II 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course expands knowledge of comprehensive dental hygiene care through lecture and group discussions. Didactic material from other courses is reviewed and supplemented. Clinical issues and cases are also covered.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R034 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II 4 Units

In-Class Hours: 210 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course provides intermediate experience in the treatment of dental hygiene patients to expand on the procedures and techniques and provides additional experience on more difficult patient cases.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R035 Periodontics for Dental Hygiene II 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course enhances assessment skills applicable to the treatment of patients with advanced periodontal disease. This course teaches the dental hygienist ethical and clinical responsibility in periodontal disorders and the relationship of the specialty practice of periodontics within the broad scope of dentistry and legal ramifications thereof.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R036 Community Oral Health for Dental Hygiene I 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of dental public health. The emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist as an innovator of and educator in community health programs. Public health issues will be introduced and discussed.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R040 Advanced Clinical Topics in Dental Hygiene 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture, 52.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course emphasizes advanced dental hygiene skills and procedures; state board patient selection; ways to minimize occupational hazards common to dental practice; and interactional skill development for the dental practice.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R041 Practice Management for Dental Hygiene 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course presents office practice management; ethical and legal aspects of dentistry and dental hygiene; and business matters relating to dental hygiene practice.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R042 Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar III 2 Units

In-Class Hours: 35 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course emphasizes advanced treatment planning and treatment of advanced periodontal patients, and State Board review and preparation.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R043 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III 4 Units

In-Class Hours: 210 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course provides advanced clinical experiences in the treatment of adult patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing advanced scaling and root planing, polishing techniques, extraoral and intraoral inspections, cancer screening, dental and periodontal charting, plaque control instructions, nutritional counseling, and topical fluoride will be put into supervised practice.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R044 Community Oral Health for Dental Hygiene II 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 52.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This class is the laboratory portion of the community oral health courses (the lecture portion is Community Oral Health for Dental Hygiene I, DH R036). It uses community settings as the forum to relay the principles of dental public health as they relate to both children and adult populations.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R045 Ethics and Jurisprudence for Dental Hygiene 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 17.5 lecture

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course examines the fundamental factors necessary to be employed and practiced within the ethical and legal framework of the state dental practice act and the code of ethics of the American Dental Association.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Applies to Associate Degree

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R050 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice IV 1 Unit

In-Class Hours: 52.5 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases.

This course provides clinical practice for students as they prepare to take the state dental hygiene licensure examination.

Grade Modes: Pass/No Pass Grading

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Not applicable for degree credit

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

DH R051 Clinical Skills Review for Dental Hygiene 0.5 Units

In-Class Hours: 26.25 laboratory

Enrollment Limitations: Current CPR certification for health care provider (American Heart Association) or professional rescuer (American Red Cross). Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases. No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings. Current negative TB test or chest x-ray. Physical examination demonstrating general good health. No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes.

This course provides the opportunity for additional instruction in dental hygiene clinical skills and related studies.

Grade Modes: Letter Graded

Field Trips: May be required

Degree Applicability: Not applicable for degree credit

AA/AS GE: None

Transfer Credit: None

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