D HYG 361 - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II Part A

★ 2 (fi 4)(VAR, 50 HOURS)

A clinical course that prepares students for delivering comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute variances in oral health. Learning activities occur in the Oral Health Clinic. Students that complete D HYG 361 in Spring Term must enroll in D HYG 362 the following Fall/Winter. Prerequisite: D HYG 260.

D HYG 429 - External Rotation

★ 2.5 (fi 5)(VAR, 75 HOURS)

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

D HYG 461 - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice III Part A

★ 2 (fi 4)(VAR, 50 HOURS)

A clinical course that prepares students for delivering comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute variances in oral health. Learning activities occur in the Oral Health Clinic. Students that complete D HYG 461 in Spring Term must enroll in D HYG 462 the following Fall/Winter. Prerequisite: D HYG 360 or 362.

D HYG 251A - Anatomical Structures for Dental Hygiene Practice

★ 1 (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 30 HOURS)

The first part of the course focuses on tooth nomenclature, anatomy and considerations of function. The second part of the course focuses on anatomy of the head and neck as it relates to dental hygiene practice.

D HYG 356A - Oral Health Sciences IV

★ 2 (fi 8)(TWO TERM, 55 HOURS)

This course provides advanced understanding and critical analysis of periodontal and implant diseases, dental caries, and nutritional concepts related to oral health. Mechanisms for pain control are covered, including local anaesthesia.

D HYG 429A - External Rotation

★ 1.25 (fi 5)(VAR, 75 HOURS)

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

D HYG 455A - Oral Health Sciences V

★ 1.5 (fi 6)(VAR, 39 HOURS)

This course will advance knowledge and application of pharmacology and develop proficiency in the elements of prescribing drugs for dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on safety of prescribing drugs including the reporting process for adverse effects.

D HYG 356B - Oral Health Sciences IV

★ 2 (fi 8)(TWO TERM, 55 HOURS)

This course provides advanced understanding and critical analysis of periodontal and implant diseases, dental caries, and nutritional concepts related to oral health. Mechanisms for pain control are covered, including local anaesthesia.

D HYG 429B - External Rotation

★ 1.25 (fi 5)(VAR, 75 HOURS)

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

D HYG 455B - Oral Health Sciences V

★ 1.5 (fi 6)(VAR, 39 HOURS)

This course will advance knowledge and application of pharmacology and develop proficiency in the elements of prescribing drugs for dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on safety of prescribing drugs including the reporting process for adverse effects.