• CVO 327: Church Vocations Practicum II

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  On-site work in and study of a local congregation or church institution, jointly supervised by college and congregational or institutional personnel. The course requires 15 12-hour weeks or 4-1/2 40-hour weeks at the church or institution. Prerequisites: Six hours of Religious Studies, and permission of the instructor. (Alternate years)
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• DHY 301: Dental Hygiene Pre-Clinic with Lab

  5.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course is designed to provide evidence-based knowledge in the area of dental hygiene theory and practice. The student will learn the basic damental skills of dental hygiene. During this course, emphasis is placed on the dental hygiene process of care. Students will become competent in adhering to infection control procedures, taking and reviewing medical and dental histories, properly taking and recording vital signs, recognizing medical emergencies, performing patient risk assessments for disease, as well as thorough intraoral and extra oral exams, assessing and recording periodontal pocket depths, and dental charting. Students will also properly administer the appropriate fluoride and other preventive agents. This course consists of 3 lecture hours and 4 clinical hours per week. (3-0-4)
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• DHY 311: Dental Anatomy and Tooth Histology

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course is designed to develop a working vocabulary as well as an understanding of dental terminology that will consistently be used in the dental hygiene program. This intense study will uncover the foundational embryonic structure and functions of body cells and tissues as they relate to health and disease. The focus is on the head, neck, and the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. The student will also learn the basic facts of the tooth anatomy and morphology. Exercises of waxing, carving, and identification of teeth will also be used. This course consists of 3 hours of lecture per week. (3-0-0)
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• DHY 321: Dental Radiography with Lab

  4.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Developing radiographic skills is essential to the dental health care profession. Topics in this course include understanding x-ray properties, how x-rays are produced, the processing of x-ray film, digital radiography, quality control, infection control and intra and extra oral radiographic techniques. In the lab portion, students will have hands on opportunity to develop radiographic skills for diagnostic purposes. Lab activities include manikin and student-partner experiences. This course consists of 3 lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. (3-2-0)
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• DHY 331: Beginning Instrumentation

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course develops an understanding of instrument design and utilization of the instruments in the detection and removal of hard and soft deposits. Students will develop proper operator positioning and utilize proper instrument grasp, adaptation, angulation, and instrument strokes. The student will also be able to demonstrate proper instrument sharpening. This course consists of 2 laboratory hours per week. (0-2-0)
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• DHY 341: Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I

  4.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  In this clinical course, the student continues to develop the instrumentation skills and the assessment skills need to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to a variety of patients. There is continued emphasis placed on the dental hygiene process of care. Students will become competent in adhering to infection control procedures, taking and reviewing medical and dental histories, properly taking and recording vital signs, recognizing medical emergencies, performing patient risk assessments for disease, as well as thorough intraoral and extra oral exams, assessing and recording periodontal pocket depths, and dental charting. Students will competently deliver prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, as well as administer the appropriate fluoride and other preventive agents. This course consists of 8 hours of clinical experience per week. Prerequisite: DH 311. (0-0-8)
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• DHY 342: Dental Hygiene Seminar I

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This seminar course is offered in conjunction with DH 341, Dental Hygiene Clinic I and is part of the clinical education continuum. Emphasis will be placed on developing advanced clinical techniques, adjunctive dental hygiene treatment and increased case based learning and problem solving in the clinical setting. One hour lecture per week. (1-0-0)
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• DHY 346: The Special Needs Patient

  2.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course is designed for the students to recognize and provide clinical care for the special needs patient, including the medically compromised. Students will gain an understanding of indications, contraindications, and complications of treating a variety of special needs patients including pediatric, pregnant, preadolescent, postmenopausal, geriatric, and patients with cleft lip or palate. Students will also gain understanding of providing care for patients with a variety of mental and physical disabilities and impairments. Students will also learn to care for the cancer patient as well as those with chronic and acute illnesses. Students will learn to recognize physical abuse and neglected conditions and how to respond appropriately. This course consists of 2 lecture hours per week. (2-0-0)
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• DHY 351: Foundations of Periodontology

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course is designed to teach the dental hygiene student how to identify periodontal health and diseases. Topics discussed are chronic periodontal disease, advanced periodontal disease, refractory periodontal disease, systemic disease and the relation to patient health, and periodontal treatment options. Information is delivered through detailed case studies, periodontal specialist and evaluation of research. Prerequisites: Successful completion of subsequent numbered DH courses as outlined in the clinic manual. This course consists of 3 lecture hours per week. (3-0-0)
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• DHY 361: Head and Neck Anatomy

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course is designed to develop a working vocabulary as well as an understanding of dental terminology that will consistently be used in the dental hygiene program. This intense study will uncover the foundational embryonic structure and functions of body cells and tissues as they relate to health and disease. The focus is on the head, neck, and the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Upon completion of this course the students should readily be able to identify, locate, and discuss the anatomical structures of the head and neck region and the soft and hard structures of the oral cavity. This course consists of 3 hours of lecture per week. (3-0-0)
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