D HYG 251A - Anatomical Structures for Dental Hygiene Practice

0 units (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 299A - Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice I

0 units (fi 2)(TWO TERM, 12 HOURS)

This course introduces the foundations and core competencies of professionalism and interprofessional collaborative practice. It develops knowledge and skills to practice and collaborate effectively to enhance quality dental hygiene practice.

D HYG 340A - Oral Radiology II

0 units (fi 2)(TWO TERM, 24 HOURS)

A practical and e-learning course in which students gain competency in a variety of digital intraoral and extraoral radiography techniques on mannequins and clients. Students interpret and report on radiographic images related to dental hygiene treatment. Self-guided e-learning modules prepare students for simulated and clinical experiences.

D HYG 355A - Oral Health Sciences III

0 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 42 HOURS)

This course provides an understanding of person-centered care for a variety of clients with complex needs across the lifespan.

D HYG 356A - Oral Health Sciences IV

0 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 360A - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II

0 units (fi 20)(TWO TERM, 320 HOURS)

A clinical course that prepares students for delivering comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute variances in oral health. The course includes delivery of local anesthesia. Learning activities occur in a simulated laboratory, the Oral Health Clinic and in alternative practice settings external to university campus. Prerequisite: D HYG 260.

D HYG 362A - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II Part B

0 units (fi 16)(TWO TERM, 270 HOURS)

A clinical course that prepares students for delivering comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute variances in oral health. The course includes delivery of local anesthesia. Learning activities occur in a simulated laboratory, the Oral Health Clinic and in alternative practice settings external to university campus. Restricted to students that completed D HYG 361 in Spring Term. Prerequisite: D HYG 361.

D HYG 370A - Behavioural Sciences II

0 units (fi 8)(TWO TERM, 61 HOURS)

This course explores the social determinants of health, principles of public health, epidemiology and concepts specific to dental public health to prepare students for evaluating public health initiatives and planning opportunities to promote oral health for various population groups. Students learn teaching and learning methodologies and incorporate these concepts into health promotion activities in diverse community settings.

D HYG 399A - Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice II

0 units (fi 2)(TWO TERM, 12 HOURS)

This course builds upon the foundations of professionalism and interprofessional collaborative practice introduced in D HYG 299.

D HYG 418 - Continuing Care and Dental Hygiene Services

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 39 HOURS)

This distance course will focus on developing dental hygiene care in continuing care facilities and will cover aspects of providing comprehensive, person-centred care.

D HYG 429A - External Rotation

0 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 or 362.

D HYG 455A - Oral Health Sciences V

0 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 456A - Oral Health Sciences VI

0 units (fi 6)(VAR, 39 HOURS)

This course will advance knowledge and application of client care considering various client characteristics and preferences.

D HYG 460A - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice III

0 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 or 362.

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

0 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 461 in Spring Term. Prerequisite: D HYG 461.

D HYG 470A - Behavioural Sciences III

0 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 78 HOURS)

This community health-focused course advances concepts specific to dental hygiene core and service competencies introduced and developed in D HYG 370. Opportunities are included for students to apply learning relevant to dental hygiene in the areas involving research use, health promotion, disease prevention, advocacy and policy.

D HYG 490A - Evidence Informed Dental Hygiene Practice

0 units (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 26 HOURS)

This course advances research concepts from D HYG 390. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking abilities, information literacy skills and the use of research to support oral health practice decisions and recommendations.

D HYG 499A - Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice III

0 units (fi 2)(TWO TERM, 12 HOURS)

This course expands on the knowledge, skills and abilities for interprofessional collaboration established in D HYG 399.

D HYG 251B - Anatomical Structures for Dental Hygiene Practice

2 units (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.