D HYG 356B - Oral Health Sciences IV

2 units (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 units (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 units (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 460B - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice III

5 units (fi 20)(TWO TERM, 330 HOURS)

A clinical course with increased practicum experiences in alternative settings with diverse individuals and population groups. Students will be scheduled in numerous external settings as well as onsite in the Oral Health Clinic. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

D HYG 462B - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice III Part B

4 units (fi 16)(TWO TERM, 280 HOURS)

A clinical course with increased practicum experiences in alternative settings with diverse individuals and population groups. Students will be scheduled in numerous external settings as well as onsite in the Oral Health Clinic. Restricted to students that completed D HYG 361 in Spring Term. Prerequisite: D HYG 361.