Introduction to fundamental theory and concepts for dental hygiene practice. Multiple topics are introduced including but not limited to the dental hygiene process of care model, evidence-informed practice, collaboration and coordination of care, ethics and jurisprudence, and professionalism.

An introduction to concepts in oral health relevant to dental hygiene practice. Topics include but are not limited to dental materials, medical emergencies and health conditions that impact the implementation of client centered dental hygiene care.

An introductory clinical course integrating the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of dental hygiene practice through simulated learning and patient care. May include external practicum observation and participation.

An introductory clinical course integrating the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of dental hygiene practice through simulated learning and patient care. May include external practicum observation and participation.

Foundational concepts for community health and dental hygiene practice are introduced. Motivational Interviewing, therapeutic communication theory and conflict resolution skills are developed. Includes case-based scenarios and role-playing activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduces basic principles involved in research design and methodology including introduction to critical analysis of oral health research.

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

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

This distance course explores dental hygiene practice management concepts, including an introduction to market analysis, business management principles and an evaluation of one's potential for entrepreneurship as a dental hygienist.

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

This course examines the role policy plays in influencing general and oral health in a community setting. Students will utilize the Dental Hygiene Process of Care (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) as a framework for designing a community oral health plan to meet an identified need.

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.

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.

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.

Designed to allow the undergraduate student to independently pursue a topic in dental hygiene. A course advisor will be assigned. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisites: D HYG 468 or comparable introductory research course and consent of Program Director.

The topics will focus on any aspect of dental hygiene practice and may vary from year to year depending on current and relevant issues arising in the dental hygiene profession.

This course provides an overview of the professional, social, political and global trends and issues affecting health and health care delivery. By applying a framework for planned change, this course will demonstrate how health care professionals can act as change agents in society.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This distance course will provide an introduction to research methods and develop student skills in critical evaluation of quantitative and qualitative studies. This course will also examine the principles of research ethics, the appropriate application of statistics and identify how research is applied to support practice decisions.

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.

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.

This course advances various concepts related to dental hygiene core competencies aligned predominantly with the areas of professionalism, communication, collaboration, coordination, and leadership. Within the service competency domain, the course explores various concepts related to preparation for dental hygiene practice, practice management and regulatory requirements of a dental hygienist.

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.

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.

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

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

May be repeated. Open to dental hygiene graduate students who wish to pursue individual reading and research studies with an academic staff member within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Students are expected to produce a manuscript to submit for publication. Prerequisites: consent of the graduate student's supervisor.

Foundations of Dental Assisting is the first course in a sequential structure of learning that introduces students to the dental profession and their role as a Dental Assistant. Foundational knowledge and skills will be developed in behavioral sciences, biomedical sciences, oral health sciences and dental assisting theory and practice streams. Students will be able to integrate learning from all four streams and understand the relevance of foundational learning to dental assisting. Students will be introduced to the Simulation Lab, Oral Health Clinic and have opportunities to apply their knowledge in both settings. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department.

Patient Assessment I is the second course in a sequential structure of learning. This course educates students on patient assessments, findings and related procedures. Students will be able to integrate learning from all four streams of foundational learning to dental assisting. Students will be able to apply their knowledge in various lab and pre-clinical settings to build on their foundational learning. Prerequisites: DA 101 Foundations in Dental Assisting and Consent of the Department.

Patient Assessment II is the third course in the sequential structure of learning. This course continues to build on the foundational knowledge of course 2 with the emphasis on patient care and clinical procedures. Students will be able to integrate learning from all four streams and apply foundational concepts to dental assisting. Students will be able to apply their knowledge in a combination of lab, pre-clinical and clinical settings to build on their foundational learning. Prerequisites: DA 102 Patient Assessment I and Consent of the Department.

Clinical Practice I is the fourth course in the sequential courses of the Dental Assisting Program, the emphasis of this course is for the students to continue to build on integrating all four streams and have a greater understanding of the relevance of foundational learning through the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dental assisting procedures and patient care procedures. Students will continue to apply foundational knowledge through actively participating in assisting within the Oral Health clinic with fellow students and patients and perform their skills on peers in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: DA 103 Patient Assessment II and Consent of the Department.

This is the final course in the sequential courses of the Dental Assisting Program, the emphasis of this course is for students to apply behavioral, biomedical, oral health sciences and dental assisting theory and practice into clinical practice. Students will apply their knowledge in office administration, assisting with patients in the Oral Health Clinic, treating patients in the Dental Assisting Patient Care Clinic and participating in an external practicum in a private dental practice. Prerequisites: DA 104 Clinical Practice I and Consent of the Department.

Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and personal skill in several variations and sequences of the foxtrot, waltz, tango, jive, rumba, and cha cha. Integral to this will be research into the historic and cultural evolution of each style, including the development of good partnering and rhythmic skills, with the understanding of teaching basic sequences to others. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of DAC 155 or DAC 125.

The theory and practice of dance as a human physical activity. Focus will be on the aesthetic, expressive, rhythmical dimensions of movement in a culture's artistic and social life. The study will include movement content, techniques, improvisation, composition and performance in a variety of dance forms including modern/creative, social, jazz, and folk dance.

The study of creative dance techniques, improvisation, composition, and performance through theory and practical experience.

Children's dance from the perspective of the child as creator, performer and spectator. Opportunities to observe, work with and instruct children in creative dance will be provided. Prerequisite: KIN 293 or 338 or consent of Faculty.

An individualized course designed to offer an in-depth study in a dance area not covered by regular courses. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.

Oral Health delves into the physiology and biochemistry of the mouth. A progressive focus on patient assessment and direct restorative treatment skills is introduced. Open only to students registered in the DDS-AP program.

Diagnosing and Managing Oral Disease provides a deeper understanding of oral diseases. Strategies and methods to assess and maintain health of the periodontium are introduced as well as methods for indirect restoration of teeth. Skill development progresses to include administration of Anesthesia and direct restorations for pediatric patients. Open only to students registered in the DDS-AP program.

Diagnosing and Managing Advanced Conditions I continues to develop knowledge of oral conditions and diseases. Treatment skill development extends to introduce treatments for more urgent and advanced conditions. Open only to students registered in the DDS-AP program.

Diagnosing and Managing Advanced Conditions II continues to develop knowledge of oral conditions and diseases. Treatment skill development extends to introduce treatments for more urgent and advanced conditions. Open only to students registered in the DDS-AP program.

An integrated course covering nutrition, gastrointestinal physiology, pathophysiology and anatomy. Related surgical, paediatric and geriatric topics will also be addressed. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Fundamental Clinical Neurosciences taught in an integrated fashion. Involves instruction in subject areas related to the head and neck, including Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neuropathology, Neuropharmacology, Neuroradiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, and Ophthalmology. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Principles and concepts of clinical oncology. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Foundations of Dentistry orients students to the school and the profession. Foundational knowledge and skills are developed. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Dental disease and risk management introduces the most common dental diseases and associated prevention strategies. An understanding of the principles of biomechanics and occlusion is developed and the Dentist's obligations to their patients is explored. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Patient Assessment I introduces the practices, standards and considerations that are integral to establishing a patient history. This course prepares students for initial interactions with patients and provides them opportunities to participate in a patient consultation. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Patient Assessment II introduces the practices, standards and considerations that are integral to conducting a patient oral examination. Combined with the skills developed in Patient Assessment I, this course provides students with the skills to conduct a complete patient assessment. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Diagnosing and Managing Early Disease provides additional context and experiences associated with detection, diagnosis and treatment of carious lesions. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. Each mental health disorder will be explored in terms of definition, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, investigations, treatment and prognosis.

A continuation of DDS 510, which involves further discussion of dental skills which may be generalized across different disease states and different specialties. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

A continuation of DDS 510, which involves further discussion of dental skills which may be generalized across different disease states and different specialties. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Oral Health and Nutrition delves into the physiology and biochemistry of the mouth and gastroenterological system. A progressive focus on patient assessment and direct restorative treatment skills continues. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Diagnosing and Managing Oral Disease provides a deeper understanding of oral diseases. Strategies and methods to assess and maintain health of the periodontium are introduced as well as methods for indirect restoration of teeth. Skill development progresses to include administration of Anesthesia and direct restorations for pediatric patients. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and management in the musculosketal system. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and management in the musculosketal system. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Diagnosing and Managing Advanced Conditions I continues to develop knowledge of oral conditions and diseases. Treatment skill development extends to introduce treatments for more urgent and advanced conditions. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Diagnosing and Managing Advanced Conditions II continues to develop knowledge of oral conditions and diseases. Treatment skill development extends to introduce treatments for more urgent and advanced conditions. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Clinical Practice I is designed to develop simulated skill in preparation for clinical experiences in all disciplines. This course prepares students to navigate common patient assessment and treatment requirements. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Clinical Practice I is designed to develop simulated skill in preparation for clinical experiences. This course prepares students to navigate common patient assessment and treatment requirements. Open only to students registered in the DDS-AP program.

Students begin studying all phases of clinical dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning, anaesthesia, periodontics, endodontics, fixed, operative, radiology and removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. An introduction to ethics in dentistry. Students are introduced to the clinic, and limited diagnosis and treatment of patients begin.

Students begin studying all phases of clinical dentistry including diagnosis and treatment planning, anaesthesia, periodontics, endodontics, fixed, operative, radiology and removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. An introduction to ethics in dentistry. Students are introduced to the clinic, and limited diagnosis and treatment of patients begin.

The Clinical Practice II course provides practical, patient-based experiences to a collaborative care team. Within this context, students progressively experience a range of treatment requirements that require progressively more complex and independent approaches to care. Direct patient experiences are enhanced with scenario-based cases that reinforce diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

The Clinical Practice II course provides practical, patient-based experiences to a collaborative care team. Within this context, students progressively experience a range of treatment requirements that require progressively more complex and independent approaches to care. Direct patient experiences are enhanced with scenario-based cases that reinforce diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Clinical Treatment Skills provides knowledge and simulated experiences in support of advanced treatments. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

Clinical Treatment Skills provides knowledge and simulated experiences in support of advanced treatments. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

A multidisciplinary course that examines the unique physiology, biochemistry and nutritional requirements of the oral cavity. Topics include functions of the periodontal tissues, the temporomandibular joint, mastication, swallowing, speech, special reflexes involving cranial nerves, receptors of the stomatognathic system, and salivary glands and the role of saliva in caries. Oral manifestations of metabolic disease, the physiology of pain, and the role of nutrition in the development of oral tissues and the maintenance of oral health will also be discussed. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

A multidisciplinary course that examines the unique physiology, biochemistry and nutritional requirements of the oral cavity. Topics include functions of the periodontal tissues, the temporomandibular joint, mastication, swallowing, speech, special reflexes involving cranial nerves, receptors of the stomatognathic system, and salivary glands and the role of saliva in caries. Oral manifestations of metabolic disease, the physiology of pain, and the role of nutrition in the development of oral tissues and the maintenance of oral health will also be discussed. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

The diagnosis, pathology and treatment of common diseases of the oral and maxillofacial structures. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.

The diagnosis, pathology and treatment of common diseases of the oral and maxillofacial structures. Open only to students registered in the DDS program.