Courses

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This course introduces dental hygiene students to oral microbiology. The basic principles of microbiology are presented in this course, with an emphasis on the relevance of these principles to human oral health. Diseases of microbial origin that concern the dental hygienist are presented to illustrate the principles of pathogenesis, host-parasite interaction, and modes of transmission. Infection control in a dental environment is emphasized.

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This course is designed to introduce the student to the profession of Dental Hygiene. A historical perspective of dental hygiene is provided. The concepts of being a member of a health care profession, dental hygiene practice standards, ethics, professional associations and governance and regulation of the dental hygiene are introduced. Problem-based learning is applied to ethics and dental hygiene practice.

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This course will emphasize prevention of oral disease and oral health promotion. The dental hygienists' role in oral health promotion is explained. Methods to control oral diseases, devices for removal of plaque, and other components of preventive dentistry will be covered. Emphasis is placed on individualized patient education, setting patient- centered goals, and the use of appropriate visual aids. An additional component has the learner focus on teaching, learning, and motivating through various communication techniques and principles. A variety of health/communication education theories are explored.

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This course allows students to continue to develop skills for the practice of dental hygiene. Students will schedule patients for ADPIE process of dental hygiene care. This course will include application of local anesthetic sessions. Learners will also continue to build on radiographic techniques from Clinic 1 and will demonstrate effective technique and use of dental images. Students participate in lab seminars for further clinical instruction and faculty conference time for discussions and updating of clinical experiences.

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Practicum courses which allows students to continue to develop the skills necessary for the practice of dental hygiene. Students will regularly schedule patients for assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental hygiene treatment. This course will include application of local anesthetic sessions. In Clinic 2, learners will also continue to build on radiographic techniques from Clinic 1 and will demonstrate effective technique and use of dental images. Students also participate in weekly lab seminars for further clinical instruction and weekly faculty conference time for discussions and updating of clinical experiences.

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This is a theoretical course expanding on basic principles of dental hygiene care from Dental Hygiene Care 1. Continued emphasis is placed upon following the dental hygiene process of care using ADPIE: assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Course content and activities are closely associated with clinical activities to enhance the student's critical thinking and basic clinical skill ability.

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This course introduces the learner to the study of local anesthesia. Course content develops the learner's understanding of pain, pain control and various techniques for patient pain management. The prevention and handling of medical emergencies in the dental environment, and the use of pharmaceutical resources is covered.

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Case-based learning and class discussion are used to introduce the student to the topics of oral pathology, differential diagnosis and lesion management, basic periodontology and cariology concepts. Etiological factors and assessment using radiographic interpretation, dental hygiene diagnosis, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes will be emphasized.

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This course is designed to introduce the student to evidence-based practice and research methodology. Emphasis will be placed on exploring a variety of research designs, developing research questions, and accessing credible evidence-based resources through databases. Evaluation of quantitative research designs and applying sound research principles to answer dental hygiene questions will be covered.

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This clinical course builds upon skills and theory completed in Semester 2. Students will continue to develop the skills necessary for the practice of dental hygiene. Students develop more complex skills in assessment, planning, dental hygiene diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation of dental hygiene treatment. Students participate in weekly lab seminars for further clinical instruction and regular faculty conference for discussions and updating of clinical experiences.

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Practicum theory completed in Semester 2 and students to continue to develop the skills necessary for the practice of dental hygiene. Students are introduced to more complex skills in assessment, planning, dental hygiene diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of dental hygiene treatment. Students also participate in weekly lab seminars for further clinical instruction and weekly faculty conference time for discussions and updating of clinical experiences.

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Students will learn the fundamentals of nutrition and the factors involved that influence an individual and family's ability to secure and maintain optimal nutrition status. The relationship of nutrition to the practice of dental hygiene is emphasized.

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This course builds upon DHYG 280 Dental Diseases I. Case-based learning, class discussion, and other teaching/learning methods will be utilized to further enhance the learner's knowledge related to cariology and periodontology. Etiological factors and advanced assessment using radiographic interpretation, dental hygiene diagnosis, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes (ADPIE) will be emphasized.

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This course will provide learners with the knowledge and the concepts of pharmacology related to the general health of patients for the provision of dental hygiene care. Emphasis will be on drugs that are commonly used or that affect dentistry. The learner will become acquainted with the origins, physical and clinical properties, modes of administration, side effects and interactions of medications. Common naturopathic supplements will also be examined. Learners will apply their knowledge of pharmaceuticals to the dental hygiene practice.

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This course covers the study of health and the role of the dental hygienist from a community perspective. Basic concepts of the Canadian health care system are covered. Concepts related to epidemiology, health promotion, and determinants of health as they apply to the role of the dental hygienist are discussed. Diversity is explored with a focus on the study of various unique populations and communication principles. This course also introduces the student to basic concepts of program planning.

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This is the final clinical course designed to provide the opportunity for the continued development of the professional skills and attitudes required for the practice of dental hygiene. Opportunities are provided to help the student transition into private practice settings. Students continue to treat a variety of patients and enhance their learning experiences by rotations in a variety of dental externships in the local dental community. Students also participate in a regular faculty conference time for discussions and updating of clinical experiences.

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Practicum provide the opportunity for the continued development of the professional skills and attitudes required for the practice of dental hygiene. Opportunities are provided to help the student transition into private practice settings. Students continue to treat a variety of patients and enhance their learning experiences by rotations in a variety of dental externships in the local dental community. Students also participate in a weekly faculty conference time for discussions and updating of clinical experiences.

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This course focuses on the sociology of dental care, dental office practice, and independent dental hygiene practice environments. A variety of dental practice settings, compensation, employment standards, disability insurance and marketing strategies are discussed. Independent practice opportunities are identified and explored. Job search strategies and dental hygiene career development will also be covered.

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This course will build upon the introductory foundations of oral pathology from DHYG 280 Dental Diseases 1 and will utilize a case-based problem learning format and lecture to facilitate continued learning about oral pathologies and their management. The process of differential diagnosis and management using clinical data and the dental hygiene process of care will be emphasized.

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This course allows students to apply dental knowledge within diverse community groups through presentations and projects, providing learners with practical experience in planning and implementing community-focused lesson plans. Additionally, students explore community-based dental hygiene careers and community service-learning opportunities.