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Twin Cities Campus

Dental Hygiene B.S.D.H.

Dent Dean, Office of the
School of Dentistry
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2022
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 99 to 109
  • This program requires summer terms.
  • Students will have some clinical experiences in community clinics affiliated with the University of MN, School of Dentistry.
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Within the University's liberal arts curriculum, the baccalaureate program provides advanced knowledge and practice in both general university courses and dental hygiene theory and research methodology. It prepares the dental hygienist to assume roles in many different healthcare environments, such as general and specialty practices, public schools, community health clinics, insurance companies, dental hygiene educational programs, extended care facilities, and in the health products industry.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Students must complete 32 credits before admission to the program.
Freshmen are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
All prerequisite courses must be taken A-F. Biology and chemistry must be taken within five years of entry into the program and one or the other must be completed prior to application, so grades are on the transcript submitted at the time of application. In addition, applicants are strongly encouraged to have completed composition and psychology and/or sociology prior to application so grades are on the transcript submitted at the time of application.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Required prerequisites
Dental Hygiene Admissions Requirements: Fall (16 cr.)
Biology
BIOL 1009 - General Biology [BIOL] (4.0 cr)
or BIOL 1009H - Honors: General Biology [BIOL] (4.0 cr)
Chemistry
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
or CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
or CHEM 1071H - Honors Chemistry I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1075H - Honors Chemistry I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
Psychology
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology [SOCS] (4.0 cr)
or PSY 1001H - Honors Introduction to Psychology [SOCS] (4.0 cr)
Composition
WRIT 1301 - University Writing (4.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Dental Hygiene Admissions Requirements: Spring (11-12 cr.)
Human Anatomy
ANAT 3001 - Human Anatomy (3.0 cr)
or ANAT 3601 - Principles of Human Anatomy (3.0 cr)
or ANAT 3611 - Principles of Human Anatomy (3.0 cr)
or KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion (4.0 cr)
Sociology
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology [SOCS, DSJ] (4.0 cr)
Physiology
PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology (4.0 cr)
or KIN 3385 - Human Physiology (4.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Dental Hygiene Admissions Requirements: Summer (3-4cr.)
Statistics
STAT 1001 - Introduction to the Ideas of Statistics [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or SOC 3811 - Social Statistics [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or PSY 3801 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or EPSY 3264 - Basic and Applied Statistics [MATH] (3.0 cr)
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements. Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
The BS in dental hygiene requires that students take six consecutive terms of courses, including summer terms. Students must complete a minimum of 30 upper division major credits at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Year 2 Fall
BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences (3.0 cr)
DH 2121 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application I (5.0 cr)
or DT 2121 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application I (5.0 cr)
DH 2132 - Head and Neck Anatomy (2.0 cr)
or DT 2132 - Head and Neck Anatomy (2.0 cr)
Year 2: Spring
DH 2212 - Communication for Oral Health Providers (2.0 cr)
or DT 2212 - Communications for Oral Health Providers (2.0 cr)
DH 2221W - Periodontology [WI] (3.0 cr)
or DT 2221W - Periodontology [WI] (3.0 cr)
DH 2222 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application II (4.0 cr)
or DT 2222 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application II (4.0 cr)
DH 3125 - General and Oral Pathology (2.0 cr)
or DT 3125 - General and Oral Pathology (2.0 cr)
DH 3151 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (2.0 cr)
or DT 3151 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (2.0 cr)
DH 2225 - Microbiology, Immunology, and Oral Health (3.0 cr)
or DT 2225 - Microbiology, Immunology, and Oral Health (3.0 cr)
Year 2: Summer
DH 3121 - Local Anesthesia and Pain Management (2.0 cr)
or DT 3121 - Local Anesthesia and Pain Management (2.0 cr)
DH 3123 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application III (4.0 cr)
or DT 3123 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application III (4.0 cr)
DH 3133 - Pharmacology (2.0 cr)
or DT 3133 - Pharmacology (2.0 cr)
Year 3: Fall
DH 2231 - Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health (3.0 cr)
or DT 2231 - Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health (3.0 cr)
DH 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV [WI] (6.0 cr)
or DT 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV [WI] (6.0 cr)
DH 3228 - Ethics and Jurisprudence in Allied Dental Health (1.0 cr)
or DT 3228 - Ethics and Jurisprudence in Allied Dental Health (1.0 cr)
DH 3234 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Theory, Principles, and Radiographic Analysis (1.0 cr)
or DT 3234 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Theory, Principles, and Radiographic Analysis (1.0 cr)
DH 3238 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning I (3.0 cr)
or DT 3238 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning I (3.0 cr)
Year 3: Spring
DH 4136 - Periodontology III Lecture (1.0 cr)
DH 4105 - Dental Professional Development (1.0 cr)
or DT 4105 - Dental Professional Development (1.0 cr)
DH 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V [DSJ, WI] (6.0 cr)
or DT 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V [DSJ, WI] (6.0 cr)
DH 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health [WI] (3.0 cr)
or DT 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health [WI] (3.0 cr)
DH 4139 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning II (2.0 cr)
or DT 4139 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning II (2.0 cr)
Year 3: Summer
DH 4234 - Leadership and Professional Development (2.0 cr)
or DT 4234 - Leadership and Professional Development (2.0 cr)
DH 4226 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application VI (6.0 cr)
or DT 4226 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application VI (6.0 cr)
Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major
Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
· DH 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV [WI] (6.0 cr)
· DH 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V [DSJ, WI] (6.0 cr)
· DH 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health [WI] (3.0 cr)
· DT 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV [WI] (6.0 cr)
· DT 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V [DSJ, WI] (6.0 cr)
· DT 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health [WI] (3.0 cr)
CLA First-Year Experience (FYE)
The FYE consists of an online, 2-credit (CLA 1001 and 1002) program that all first-year CLA students take during their initial fall and spring semesters. CLA 1001 and 1002 offers students a space to learn more about themselves, meet other students, and prepare for the future.
CLA 1001 - CLA First-Year Experience I (1.0 cr)
CLA 1002 - CLA First-Year Experience II (1.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Dental Hygiene B.S.
Year 2: Fall
DH 2111 - Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology (3.0 cr)
Year 2: Summer
DH 3134 - Pediatric Dentistry (1.0 cr)
DH 3211 - Biomaterials and Principles of Restorative Techniques I (4.0 cr)
Integrated Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene/Master of Dental Therapy
Integrated degree program students will learn alongside dental and dental hygiene students in a team environment. This collegial approach to education ensures a solid educational and clinical preparation. Additionally, the team-based clinical model in the School of Dentistry strives to improve the efficiency of how oral health services are delivered by maximizing the knowledge and skill-set of each provider. The School of Dentistry team-based care model is guided by the need to improve the patient experience, improve the oral health of populations and lower the costs of care. The program prepares the dually trained individual to assume roles in many different health care environments, such as general and specialty practices, public schools, community health clinics, insurance companies, dental hygiene and dental therapy educational programs, extended care facilities, and in the health products industry.
IDP BSDH/MDT students must complete all requirements indicated as prerequisites, BSDH program requirements, and IDP BSDH/MDT requirements. IDP BSDH/MDT students do not need to complete the courses identified in the Dental Hygiene BS sub-plan. Students are expected to complete their undergraduate BSDH degree after the completion of Term 6, and then continue on to complete the MDT over the following three terms. All courses indicated in this sub-plan do not apply to the undergraduate degree and will be transferred to the graduate transcript.
Year 2: Fall
BSDH students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term.
DT 5430 - Oral Anatomy (2.0 cr)
DT 5431 - Oral Anatomy Laboratory (3.0 cr)
Year 2: Spring
BSDH students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term.
DT 5135 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry (2.0 cr)
DT 5432 - Operative Dentistry I (2.0 cr)
DT 5433 - Operative Dentistry I Pre-Clinic Laboratory (2.0 cr)
DT 5410 - Biomaterials Science (1.0 cr)
Year 2: Summer
BSDH students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term.
DT 5471 - Prosthodontic Topics for Dental Therapy (2.0 cr)
DT 5435 - Operative Dentistry II for the Dental Therapist, Lab (3.0 cr)
DT 5434 - Operative Dentistry II Lecture (2.0 cr)
Year 3: Fall
BSDH students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term.
DT 4415 - Essentials of Clinical Care I: Introduction (1.0 cr)
Year 3: Spring
BSDH students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term.
DT 5321 - Treatment Planning for the Dental Therapist (1.0 cr)
DT 4465 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist II (3.0 cr)
Year 3: Summer
BSDH students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term. IDP BSDH/MDT students complete their undergraduate degree at the successful completion of this term.
DT 4965 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist III (4.0 cr)
Year 4: Fall
MDT students will now only take MDT courses towards their MA degree. The following course meets the master's requirements for this term.
DT 5162 - Principles of Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery (1.0 cr)
DT 5465 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist IV (10.0 cr)
DT 5360 - Outreach Experiences DT Fall (1.0 cr)
DT 5005 - Dental Therapy Capstone Project I (1.0 cr)
Year 4: Spring
MDT students complete the following courses to meet the master's requirements for this term.
DT 5105 - Dental Therapy Capstone Project II (1.0 cr)
DT 5141 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III (2.0 cr)
DT 5320 - Comprehensive Care Clinic (4.0 cr)
DT 5361 - Outreach Experiences DT Spring (2.0 cr)
DT 5443 - Operative Clinic III (4.0 cr)
 
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BIOL 1009 - General Biology (BIOL)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1009/Biol 1009H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.
BIOL 1009H - Honors: General Biology (BIOL)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1009/Biol 1009H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1011/Chem 1015
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving. prereq: [High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, high school physics recommended; Students who will go on to take CHEM 1061/1065 should take CHEM 1015 only. Students who will NOT be continuing on to CHEM 1061/1065 and need to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement need take the 1-credit lab course CHEM 1017 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement unless the CHEM 1017 lab course is completed either concurrently or consecutively.
CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites: [1015 or &1015], %; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Organic chemistry. Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen. Problem solving. prereq: [1015 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1015], dept consent; credit will not be granted if credit received for: 1011; CHEM 1017 is a 1-credit lab-only course. This course is not intended for students who are planning to take CHEM 1061/1065. Intended only for students who need the course to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab requirement, and are taking CHEM 1015 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement, unless CHEM 1015 is completed either concurrently or consecutively.; meets Lib Ed req of Physical Sciences)
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Atomic theory, periodic properties of elements. Thermochemistry, reaction stoichiometry. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure/bonding. Organic chemistry and polymers. energy sources, environmental issues related to energy use. Prereq-Grade of at least C- in [1011 or 1015] or [passing placement exam, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065]; intended for science or engineering majors; concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065; registration for 1065 must precede registration for 1061
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1061
CHEM 1071H - Honors Chemistry I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced introduction to atomic theory. Periodic properties of elements. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure, bonding. Aspects of organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and polymers. Mathematically demanding quantitative problems. Writing for scientific journals. prereq: Honors student, permission of University Honors Program, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1075H; registration for 1075H must precede registration for 1071H
CHEM 1075H - Honors Chemistry I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Develop laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and the proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: prereq or coreq 1071H; honors student or permission of University Honors Program
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology (SOCS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: PSTL 1281/Psy 1001/Psy 1001H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, findings of modern psychology.
PSY 1001H - Honors Introduction to Psychology (SOCS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: PSTL 1281/Psy 1001/Psy 1001H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, findings of modern psychology. prereq: Honors
WRIT 1301 - University Writing
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Writ 1301/H/Writ 1401
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
WRIT 1301 introduces students to rhetorical principles that provide a framework for successful written communication in college and beyond. Students study and write in a variety of genres and disciplines, and in multimodal forms. The courses focus on writing as a way of knowing and learning to develop ideas through critical thinking, including analysis and synthesis. Based on the assumption that writing is a social activity, the course is a workshop format and requires active engagement in the writing process, including pre-writing, peer review, revision, and editing. Students develop information literacy and hone the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively and ethically incorporate information into their own texts. The blended model combines two credit hours/week of small face-to-face class with two credit hours of online instruction in Canvas. Some sections are dedicated for international and multilingual students. WRIT 1301 fulfills the first-year writing requirement.
ANAT 3001 - Human Anatomy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601
Typically offered: Every Fall
Anatomical relationships. Function based upon form. Clinical applications. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy, histology (microscopic anatomy). Neuroanatomy (nervous system), embryology (developmental anatomy). prereq: [BIOL 1002W or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or equiv], at least soph
ANAT 3601 - Principles of Human Anatomy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601
Typically offered: Every Spring
Anatomical relationships. Function based upon form. Clinical applications. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy, histology (microscopic anatomy). Neuroanatomy (nervous system), embryology (developmental anatomy). prereq: [BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or equiv], [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3602 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3612], at least soph
ANAT 3611 - Principles of Human Anatomy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601
Typically offered: Every Spring
Anatomical relationships. Function based upon form. Clinical applications. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy, histology (microscopic anatomy). Neuroanatomy (nervous system), embryology (developmental anatomy). prereq: [BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or equiv], at least soph; [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3602 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3612] recommended
KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Kinesiology 3027 is a 4-credit introduction to human anatomy with two 50-min lectures and one 100-min lab per week. Upon completing this course, students will be able to use proper anatomical terminology and identify the majority of the human anatomical structures and their functions. The lecture series is organized around an organ systems approach and currently follows the text of Human Anatomy. The lectures are divided into basic anatomy and human development principles and the major anatomical systems: skin, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, endocrine, immune, and digestive. Each section proceeds an anatomic description from the microscopic or cellular level to the key features of tissues that aggregate into organ anatomy (bottom up). The kinetic anatomy perspective describes organ systems' dynamic and functional characteristics based on their component organ anatomy and interactions (top-down). The context for course material covered will reflect a kinesiology focus on human movement in exercise and sports. This will better prepare students for graduate school courses in the health sciences, movement sciences, and Athletic Training. In addition, students will be encouraged to learn their anatomy as a health and preventive medicine skill. The laboratory component is divided into two; one identifies cells, tissues, and bones and the different bone parts. These activities are performed in the Human Performance Teaching Laboratory (HPTL) in Mariucci Arena 141. Laboratory activities include using light microscopes to identify cells and tissues and working with individual bones and intact skeletons. The second component is the cadaver lab at the Anatomy Bequest Program. Students will have the opportunity to visualize and identify anatomical structures in cadavers and cadavers specimens during these labs. The cadaver labs provide students with the three-dimensional organization of the human anatomy and the association with neighboring anatomical structures. The instructors will demonstrate the functional anatomical aspects and clinical anatomical correlations. Students are able to further complement their understanding of human anatomy by using anatomy and physiology virtual labs.
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology (SOCS, DSJ)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Soc 1001/Soc 1011V/Soc 1012W
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course is designed to introduce you to the study of society and what sociologists call the "sociological imagination:" a way of viewing the events, relationships and social phenomena that shape our individual lives and much of our collective experience. Through the course we will examine some of the central concepts and problems that have preoccupied both classical and contemporary sociologists and gain a sense of how the sociological imagination can illuminate the social forces that have a concrete impact on our everyday lives. Throughout the course you will be asked to consider the ways in which society affects your life, and how you, in turn, affect society. prereq: Soc Majors/Minors must register A-F
PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phsl 3050/Phsl 3051
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
How major organ systems function (nerve, muscle, circulation, respiration, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, temperature regulation and energy metabolism). Three one-hour lectures, two-hour lab. prereq: [BIOL 1009 or 1 yr college biol], 1 yr college chem
KIN 3385 - Human Physiology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This four-credit course is divided into two weekly 75-minute lectures and one 60 minute lab session once per week. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the function of the different organs and systems in the body, explain the biophysical mechanisms and describe the interactions and feedback processes to achieve a steady-state. This course provides the biological principles for how the body works, from the function of intracellular organelles to the interactions between systems and the role of each organ. It explains the relationship between structure and function and describes the development of diseases when the physiological systems become impaired. This course in human physiology builds on knowledge obtained using the basic sciences of math, chemistry, and physics. Thus, understanding some of these sciences' basic principles is essential to fully understanding the physiological principles during this course. The lab component of this course takes place at the Human Performance Teaching Laboratory (HPTL). Lab activities are an interactive component of the course. During labs, students will perform a series of experiments, record data, and will provide a physiological interpretation for the results. The combination of lecture material and laboratory experience will allow students to understand disease mechanisms, comprehend the strategies to prevent and treat the most frequent medical conditions, and live a healthy life. The instructor's goal is not just to teach the most up-to-date knowledge on human physiology but also to arouse your curiosity so you continue learning beyond this course. prereq: [KIN 3027 or ANAT 3001 or ANAT 3601 or ANAT 3611 or ANAT 3651 or ANAT 3658H ] and [Kin or Physical Activity and Health Promotion Major] or instr consent
STAT 1001 - Introduction to the Ideas of Statistics (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Graphical/numerical presentations of data. Judging the usefulness/reliability of results/inferences from surveys and other studies to interesting populations. Coping with randomness/variation in an uncertain world. prereq: Mathematics requirement for admission to University
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: AnSc 3011/ESPM 3012/Stat 3011/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Standard statistical reasoning. Simple statistical methods. Social/physical sciences. Mathematical reasoning behind facts in daily news. Basic computing environment.
SOC 3811 - Social Statistics (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course will introduce majors and non-majors to basic statistical measures and procedures that are used to describe and analyze quantitative data in sociological research. The topics include (1) frequency and percentage distributions, (2) central tendency and dispersion, (3) probability theory and statistical inference, (4) models of bivariate analysis, and (5) basics of multivariate analysis. Lectures on these topics will be given in class, and lab exercises are designed to help students learn statistical skills and software needed to analyze quantitative data provided in the class. prereq: Undergraduates with strong math background are encouraged to register for 5811 in lieu of 3811 (Soc 5811 offered Fall terms only). Soc Majors/Minors must register A-F.
PSY 3801 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 3801/Psy 3801H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Descriptive/basic inferential statistics used in psychology. Measures of central tendency, variability, t tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, effect sizes. Psychological measurement. Graphical data presentation. Statistical software. prereq: High school algebra, [PSY 1001 or equiv]; intended for students who plan to major in psychology
EPSY 3264 - Basic and Applied Statistics (MATH)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EPsy 3264/EPsy 5261
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Introductory statistics. Emphasizes understanding/applying statistical concepts/procedures. Visual/quantitative methods for presenting/analyzing data, common descriptive indices for univariate/bivariate data. Inferential techniques.
BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry outlining structure and metabolism of biomolecules, metabolic regulation, principles of molecular biology. prereq: Chem 1015, Bio 1009
DH 2121 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application I
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2121/DT 2121
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Dental hygiene/Dental Therapy care process, assessment principles related to medical and oral health status, dental hygiene clinical procedures, and development of instrumentation skills.
DT 2121 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application I
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2121/DT 2121
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Dental hygiene/Dental Therapy care process, assessment principles related to medical and oral health status, dental hygiene clinical procedures, and development of instrumentation skills.
DH 2132 - Head and Neck Anatomy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2132/DT 2132
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The anatomical structures of head and neck as they relate to the practice of dental hygiene and dental therapy.
DT 2132 - Head and Neck Anatomy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2132/DT 2132
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The anatomical structures of head and neck as they relate to the practice of dental hygiene and dental therapy.
DH 2212 - Communication for Oral Health Providers
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2212/DT 2212
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course introduces the study of effective communication strategies within the health care team and during patient-provider relationships. There is an emphasis on public speaking basic principles, effective strategies, and ethical approaches. The application of health literacy concepts and behavior change theory as components of evidence-based decision making in a variety of practice settings will be taught.
DT 2212 - Communications for Oral Health Providers
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2212/DT 2212
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course introduces the study of effective communication strategies within the health care team and during patient-provider relationships. There is an emphasis on public speaking basic principles, effective strategies, and ethical approaches. The application of health literacy concepts and behavior change theory as components of evidence-based decision making in a variety of practice settings will be taught.
DH 2221W - Periodontology (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2221W / DT 2221W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course introduces periodontal diseases; etiology, assessment, and treatment options. It includes clinical experience in debridement, root planing with ultrasonic and hand instruments. (3 credits) prereq: DH student
DT 2221W - Periodontology (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2221W / DT 2221W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course introduces periodontal diseases; etiology, assessment, and treatment options. It includes clinical experience in debridement, root planning with ultrasonic and hand instruments. (3 credits)
DH 2222 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application II
Credits: 4.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2222/DT 2222
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
In this class, you will begin to apply your knowledge of the various preventive products, patient education, assessment data, and medical histories to clinical practice. You will develop application skills in fluoride treatments and pit and fissure sealants as well as the evaluation of products used in the treatment of dental caries and periodontal diseases. This class will also give you an introduction to the School of Dentistry's clinical systems, various medical and emergency conditions affecting patient care, and preventive strategies for oral diseases.
DT 2222 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2222/DT 2222
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
In this class, you will begin to apply your knowledge of the various preventive products, patient education, assessment data ,and medical histories to clinical practice. You will develop application skills in fluoride treatments and pit and fissure sealants as well as the evaluation of products used in the treatment of dental caries and periodontal diseases. This class will also give you an introduction to the School of Dentistry's clinical systems, various medical and emergency conditions affecting patient care, and preventive strategies for oral diseases.
DH 3125 - General and Oral Pathology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3125/DT 3125
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course covers topics in pathology related to dentistry and the oral cavity. Oral benign/malignant tumors, infectious, inflammatory, and immunologically mediated lesions/diseases are covered.
DT 3125 - General and Oral Pathology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3125/DT 3125
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course covers topics in pathology related to dentistry and the oral cavity. Oral benign/malignant tumors, infectious, inflammatory, and immunologically mediated lesions/diseases are covered.
DH 3151 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3151/DT 3151
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
General principles of radiology, radiation physics, dosimetry, biology, radiation protection, regulations, recent concepts of imaging, and radiographic anatomy.
DT 3151 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3151/DT 3151
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
General principles of radiology, radiation physics, dosimetry, biology, radiation protection, regulations, recent concepts of imaging, and radiographic anatomy.
DH 2225 - Microbiology, Immunology, and Oral Health
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2225/DT 2225
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Encounters with microorganisms are part of everyday life for humans, both as pathogenic and non-pathogenic entities. During this microbiology course students will learn characteristics of microbial life for bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. An emphasis will be places on microorganisms that are commonly found in the oral cavity. An introduction to the human immune system and its function in regulating infections will be presented. Students will gain an understanding of both commensal microbiota and pathogenic microorganisms, and how their impact on human health. Additionally, students will begin to convey scientific data and research results to non-scientists as a basis for discussing disease prevention, infection management, and treatment plans in a clinical setting. prereq: dental hygiene student
DT 2225 - Microbiology, Immunology, and Oral Health
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2225/DT 2225
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Encounters with microorganisms are part of everyday life for humans, both as pathogenic and non-pathogenic entities. During this microbiology course students will learn characteristics of microbial life for bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. An emphasis will be places on microorganisms that are commonly found in the oral cavity. An introduction to the human immune system and its function in regulating infections will be presented. Students will gain an understanding of both commensal microbiota and pathogenic microorganisms, and their impact on human health. Additionally, students will begin to convey scientific data and research results to non-scientists as a basis for discussing disease prevention, infection management, and treatment plans in a clinical setting.
DH 3121 - Local Anesthesia and Pain Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3121/DT 3121
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Concepts in the administration of local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation, and other methods of pain management. Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, indications and contraindications, selection of agents, injection techniques, complications, emergency management, and legal/ethical considerations. Lecture, lab, clinic. Clinical sessions include actual experience in administering local anesthesia and other methods of pain management. The administration of local anesthesia will be taught to clinical competency. The didactic component of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation will be completed in this course with clinical experiences occurring in the Faculty Practice Clinic and in subsequent clinical rotations leading to clinical competency in this method of pain management.
DT 3121 - Local Anesthesia and Pain Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3121/DT 3121
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Concepts in the administration of local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation, and other methods of pain management. Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, indications and contraindications, selection of agents, injection techniques, complications, emergency management, and legal/ethical considerations. Lecture, lab, clinic. Clinical sessions include actual experience in administering local anesthesia and other methods of pain management. The administration of local anesthesia will be taught to clinical competency. The didactic component of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation will be completed in this course with clinical experiences occurring in the Faculty Practice Clinic and in subsequent clinical rotations leading to clinical competency in this method of pain management.
DH 3123 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application III
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3123/DT 3123
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Dental hygiene/Dental Therapy planning for caries prevention and control, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and tobacco cessation. Case presentation, ergonomic, and clinical experience in dental hygiene/dental therapy patient care.
DT 3123 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application III
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3123/DT 3123
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Dental hygiene/Dental Therapy planning for caries prevention and control, non-surgical periodontal therapy and tobacco cessation. Case presentation, ergonomic, and clinical experience in dental hygiene/dental therapy patient care.
DH 3133 - Pharmacology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3133/DT 3133
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Principles of pharmacology, physical/chemical properties of drugs, modes of administration, therapeutic/adverse effects, drug actions/interactions.
DT 3133 - Pharmacology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3133/DT 3133
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Principles of pharmacology, physical/chemical properties of drugs, modes of administration, therapeutic/adverse effects, drug actions/interactions.
DH 2231 - Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2231/DT 2231
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The study of dental caries etiology, pathology, and prevention, and the applied principles of diet and nutrition to dental hygiene/dental therapy patient care with skills in dental dietary counseling. Course content also includes a comprehensive review of CAMBRA. Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health is designed to provide the beginner level dental hygiene student with a knowledge base in cariology and nutrition as it applies to the oral cavity. The implementation of this knowledge is Dental Dietary Counseling with a dental hygiene patient. DH 2231/DT 2231 relies on the communication skills developed in DH 2212/DT 2212.
DT 2231 - Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 2231/DT 2231
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The study of dental caries etiology, pathology and prevention, and the applied principles of diet and nutrition to dental hygiene/dental therapy patient care with skills in dental dietary counseling. Course content also includes a comprehensive review of CAMBRA. Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health is designed to provide the beginner level dental hygiene student with a knowledge base in cariology and nutrition as it applies to the oral cavity. The implementation of this knowledge is Dental Dietary Counseling with a dental hygiene patient. DH 2231/DT 2231 relies on the communication skills developed in DH 2212/DT 2212.
DH 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV (WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for providing dental hygiene care for the medically compromised patient, gerodontic patient, and patient with a disability. prereq: Dental hygiene student
DT 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV (WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3224W/ DT3224
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for providing dental hygiene care for the medically compromised patient, gerodontic patient, and patient with a disability.
DH 3228 - Ethics and Jurisprudence in Allied Dental Health
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3228/DT 3228
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Studying dental hygiene/dental ethics is intended to provide the tools and skills required for ethical analysis and reflection ? critical thinking. The healthcare professional-patient relationship provides a complex array of problems and dental hygiene is, as are practicing dental hygienists, faced with making important decisions about right and wrong and balancing harm and benefits in the clinical setting. Therefore, the primary goal of this course is to help the student dental hygienist understand how to make critical decisions and how to take appropriate actions when dealing with patients, peers, the institution, and society.
DT 3228 - Ethics and Jurisprudence in Allied Dental Health
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3228/DT 3228
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Studying dental hygiene/dental ethics is intended to provide the tools and skills required for ethical analysis and reflection ? critical thinking. The healthcare professional-patient relationship provides a complex array of problems and dental hygiene is, as are practicing dental hygienists, faced with making important decisions about right and wrong and balancing harm and benefits in the clinical setting. Therefore, the primary goal of this course is to help the student dental hygienist understand how to make critical decisions and how to take appropriate actions when dealing with patients, peers, the institution, and society.
DH 3234 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Theory, Principles, and Radiographic Analysis
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3234/DT 3234
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Intraoral and extraoral radiographic anatomy. Principles of radiographic interpretation, evaluation of radiographs to identify variation of normal, and dental and maxillofacial diseases.
DT 3234 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Theory, Principles, and Radiographic Analysis
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3234/DT 3234
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Intraoral and extraoral radiographic anatomy. Principles of radiographic interpretation, evaluation of radiographs to identify variation of normal, and dental and maxillofacial diseases.
DH 3238 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3238/DT 3238
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course provides an overview of the discipline of public health including epidemiological methods of investigation with an emphasis on patterns of oral diseases. Course content emphasizes designing, implementing, and evaluating oral health promotion and health education programs. Students prepare for community service learning programs.
DT 3238 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3238/DT 3238
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course provides an overview of the discipline of public health including epidemiological methods of investigation with an emphasis on patterns of oral diseases. Course content emphasizes designing, implementing, and evaluating oral health promotion and health education programs. Students prepare for community service learning programs.
DH 4136 - Periodontology III Lecture
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will provide information regarding the surgical phase of periodontal therapy, including select topics in implantology. The course also emphasizes the evaluation of periodontal treatment, periodontal maintenance care, and the relationship between periodontics and other disciplines in dentistry. Use of pharmacological agents, periodontal medicine, clinical research and integrating periodontics into the general practice also are covered.
DH 4105 - Dental Professional Development
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4105/DT 4105
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will introduce dental hygiene and dental therapy students to the various systems impacting a successful dental practice and equip them with the business skills necessary for successful practice management with an emphasis on the roles of a collaborative dental team. Students will also prepare for their professional career by learning employment search strategies and skills.
DT 4105 - Dental Professional Development
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4105/DT 4105
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will introduce dental hygiene and dental therapy students to the various systems impacting a successful dental practice and equip them with the business skills necessary for successful practice management with an emphasis on the roles of a collaborative dental team. Students will also prepare for their professional career by learning employment search strategies and skills
DH 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V (DSJ, WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4125W/DT 4125W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Social justice of health/oral health care in U.S. How race/class/gender impact resources. Dental hygiene/dental therapy treatment in diverse patient population.
DT 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V (DSJ, WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4125W/DT 4125W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Social justice of health/oral health care in U.S. How race/class/gender impact resources. Dental hygiene/dental therapy treatment in diverse patient population.
DH 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4135W/DT 4135W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop skills in the scientific method and critiquing scientific literature. Emphasis is place on evidence-based decision-making, types of research and research design, problem identification and hypothesis development, analyzing individual components of journal articles in relation to research principles, and writing the literature review. Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
DT 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4135W/DT 4135W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop skills in the scientific method and critiquing scientific literature. Emphasis is place on evidence-based decision-making, types of research and research design, problem identification and hypothesis development, analyzing individual components of journal articles in relation to research principles, and writing the literature review. Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
DH 4139 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4139/DT 4139
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Academic service learning in various community healthcare settings. The student will apply information from Dental Public Health & Service Learning I and II to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a dental public health program designed to meet the oral health needs of a priority population.
DT 4139 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4139/DT 4139
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Academic service learning in various community healthcare settings. The student will apply information from Dental Public Health & Service Learning I and II to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a dental public health program designed to meet the oral health needs of a priority population.
DH 4234 - Leadership and Professional Development
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4234/DT 4234
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Explore the dental hygienist/dental therapist as leader and manager in healthcare delivery organizations or public health organizations and programs. A study of current issues that influence the practice of dental hygiene/therapy including healthcare delivery systems, workforce needs, practice models, regulation, professional associations, state practice acts, and the legislation process. Emphasis on leadership and professional development.
DT 4234 - Leadership and Professional Development
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4234/DT 4234
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Explore the dental hygienist/dental therapist as leader and manager in healthcare delivery organizations or public health organizations and programs. A study of current issues that influence the practice of dental hygiene/therapy including healthcare delivery systems, workforce needs, practice models, regulation, professional associations, state practice acts, and the legislation process. Emphasis on leadership and professional development.
DH 4226 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application VI
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4226/DT 4226
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Advanced dental hygiene/dental therapy care process in Comprehensive Care Clinics and Service Learning Outreach sites. Development and presentation of the Senior Capstone experiences. The Capstone is a comprehensive oral case presentation and written case report based on a unique patient experience and treatment.
DT 4226 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application VI
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4226/DT 4226
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Advanced dental hygiene/dental therapy care process in Comprehensive Care Clinics and Service Learning Outreach sites. Development and presentation of the Senior Capstone experiences. The Capstone is a comprehensive oral case presentation and written case report based on a unique patient experience and treatment.
DH 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV (WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for providing dental hygiene care for the medically compromised patient, gerodontic patient, and patient with a disability. prereq: Dental hygiene student
DH 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V (DSJ, WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4125W/DT 4125W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Social justice of health/oral health care in U.S. How race/class/gender impact resources. Dental hygiene/dental therapy treatment in diverse patient population.
DH 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4135W/DT 4135W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop skills in the scientific method and critiquing scientific literature. Emphasis is place on evidence-based decision-making, types of research and research design, problem identification and hypothesis development, analyzing individual components of journal articles in relation to research principles, and writing the literature review. Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
DT 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV (WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 3224W/ DT3224
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for providing dental hygiene care for the medically compromised patient, gerodontic patient, and patient with a disability.
DT 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V (DSJ, WI)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4125W/DT 4125W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Social justice of health/oral health care in U.S. How race/class/gender impact resources. Dental hygiene/dental therapy treatment in diverse patient population.
DT 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: DH 4135W/DT 4135W
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop skills in the scientific method and critiquing scientific literature. Emphasis is place on evidence-based decision-making, types of research and research design, problem identification and hypothesis development, analyzing individual components of journal articles in relation to research principles, and writing the literature review. Fulfills writing intensive requirement.
CLA 1001 - CLA First-Year Experience I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: CLA 1001/CLA 1001H/MLK 1001
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course is designed to help students transition into the University of Minnesota and the College of Liberal Arts. The course will include various opportunities to engage, create, and reflect on your own unique experiences and identify effective strategies, skills, and tools to be successful in your first year and beyond.
CLA 1002 - CLA First-Year Experience II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: CLA 1002/CLA 1002H/MLK 1002
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course is designed to help each student achieve their individual goals by promoting proactive educational and career planning, introducing CLA?s Core Career Competencies, and encouraging students to reflect on how they are developing them in their first year.
DH 2111 - Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology
Credits: 3.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Structural microscopic anatomy of oral hard/soft tissues. All deciduous/permanent teeth, including tooth form, function, and relationship to oral health. Tooth development, calcification, eruption, and exfoliation patterns. Ideal static occlusion, dental terminology, tooth annotation systems. Learning activity includes identification/annotation of teeth, dental histology, embryology, and anatomy.
DH 3134 - Pediatric Dentistry
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for providing dental hygiene care for pediatric patients. prereq: DH student
DH 3211 - Biomaterials and Principles of Restorative Techniques I
Credits: 4.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
This course is for dental hygiene students to learn theory and ?hands on? practice of dental restorative materials. Students will practice the manipulation and placement of various dental materials in permanent and primary typodont prepared teeth, and they will also learn and practice the selection process and placement of stainless steel crowns on primary typodont teeth. prereq: DH student
DT 5430 - Oral Anatomy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Morphological characteristics of human dentition, associated contiguous structures. Foundational knowledge applied to situations encountered in general dental clinical practice. prereq: Accepted into dental therapy masters program
DT 5431 - Oral Anatomy Laboratory
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Manual dexterity skills, anatomy of human dentition. prereq: Accepted into masters in dental therapy program
DT 5135 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DT 3130/DT 5130
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Childhood development and care of children. Restorative dentistry for children/adolescents. Behavior management techniques. Issues that arise in dental health care setting. Lab. Prereq-DT grad program.
DT 5432 - Operative Dentistry I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DT 3432/Dent 5432
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
How to treat dental caries. Therapeutic treatment of underlying pathology. Surgical treatment of early caries lesion.
DT 5433 - Operative Dentistry I Pre-Clinic Laboratory
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DDS 6435/DT 5433
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
How to treat dental caries. Therapeutic treatment of underlying pathology. Surgical treatment of early caries lesion. Hands-on projects working with models simulating teeth and surrounding structures. prereq: 2nd yr masters in dental therapy student
DT 5410 - Biomaterials Science
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: DT 3410/DT 5410
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Application of scientific principles to selection/utilization of dental materials. Prereq-2nd yr DT student.
DT 5471 - Prosthodontic Topics for Dental Therapy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Lectures, lab projects of selected prosthodontic techniques to enable the dental therapist to provide/cement quality pre-fabricated metal or resin provisional crowns and other prosthodontic procedures in the scope of DT practice.
DT 5435 - Operative Dentistry II for the Dental Therapist, Lab
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
More advanced caries lesions: diagnosis, structural preparation, decay removal and restoration.
DT 5434 - Operative Dentistry II Lecture
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: DT 3434/DT 5434
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
How to surgically manage more advanced caries lesions. Transition from pre-clinic lab to clinic setting. prereq: Enrolled in master's in dental therapy program
DT 4415 - Essentials of Clinical Care I: Introduction
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course will introduce DT4 dental therapy students to the dental therapy clinically related scope of patient care under the direction and supervision of experienced clinical faculty. This course will monitor and grade progression in clinics each semester. Evaluation will be based on feedback from dental therapy faculty, group leaders and the Competency Review Board.
DT 5321 - Treatment Planning for the Dental Therapist
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Formal lecture presentations regarding fundamentals of assessment/treatment planning of dental cases. Prepare student to understand University of Minnesota School of Dentistry protocol in development of optimal, alternative, emergency treatment plans.
DT 4465 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will begin to prepare DT4 dental therapy students in the dental therapy clinically related scope of patient care under the direction and supervision of experienced clinical faculty. This course will monitor and grade progression in clinics each semester. Evaluation will be based on feedback from dental therapy faculty, group leaders, and the Competency Review Board.
DT 4965 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist III
Credits: 4.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Summer
This course will continue to prepare DT4 dental therapy students in the dental therapy clinically related scope of patient care under the direction and supervision of experienced clinical faculty. This course will monitor and grade progression in clinics each semester. Evaluation will be based on feedback from dental therapy faculty, group leaders, and the Competency Review Board.
DT 5162 - Principles of Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
Develop knowledge/skill for exodontia/minor oral surgery.
DT 5465 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist IV
Credits: 10.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course will continue to prepare MDT dental therapy students in the dental therapy clinically related scope of patient care under the direction and supervision of experienced clinical faculty. This course will monitor and grade progression in clinics each semester. Evaluation will be based on feedback from dental therapy faculty, group leaders, and the Competency Review Board.
DT 5360 - Outreach Experiences DT Fall
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Students work in clinics outside of U of M with underserved patients.
DT 5005 - Dental Therapy Capstone Project I
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
The main purpose of the Capstone courses is to provide a culminating, integrative scholarly experience for students enrolled in the Dual Degree BSDH/MDT program. As such, in addition to utilizing knowledge gained throughout the 8-semester program, the course draws specifically on students? prior training in Research and Dental Public Health. The course allows students to pursue an independent, project-based topic from one of their interests in the field of oral health. The course is intended to be an intensive, active-learning project, requiring significant effort in the planning and implementation, as well as preparation of a substantial final written product and oral presentation. A Capstone is a systematic investigation of a subject including library and/or original research. Projects are intended to assimilate knowledge gained in courses in order to create a comprehensive, original project. While Capstone projects provide invaluable preparation for professional careers, students report that the primary rewards are intrinsic: the opportunity to follow one?s curiosity, to take ownership of a project and see it through to a successful conclusion, the intellectual and creative pleasure of independent learning, and the mentorship by one?s advisor. Because the written portion of the project is generally quite long, it is essential to devote substantial time to the research and writing of the paper. However, learning to be concise is a valuable skill to master.
DT 5105 - Dental Therapy Capstone Project II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
The main purpose of the Capstone courses is to provide a culminating, integrative scholarly experience for students enrolled in the Dual Degree BSDH/MDT program. As such, in addition to utilizing knowledge gained throughout the 8-semester program, the course draws specifically on students? prior training in Research and Dental Public Health. The course allows students to pursue an independent, project-based topic from one of their in the field of oral health. The course is intended to be an intensive, active-learning project, requiring significant effort in the planning and implementation, as well as preparation of a substantial final written product and oral presentation. A Capstone is a systematic investigation of a subject including library and/or original research. Projects are intended to assimilate knowledge gained in courses in order to create a comprehensive, original project. While Capstone projects provide invaluable preparation for professional careers, students report that the primary rewards are intrinsic: the opportunity to follow one?s curiosity, to take ownership of a project and see it through to a successful conclusion, the intellectual and creative pleasure of independent learning, and the mentorship by one?s advisor. Because the written portion of the project is generally quite long, it is essential to devote substantial time to the research and writing of the paper. However, learning to be concise is a valuable skill to master.
DT 5141 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Early childhood development, dental care for children. prereq: Must be in the dental therapy program, passed basic foundation competencies
DT 5320 - Comprehensive Care Clinic
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Assessment, treatment, and management of patients. Concepts/principles of evidence-based dentistry as applied to clinical practice.
DT 5361 - Outreach Experiences DT Spring
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Experiences that reinforce principles of delivering dental health care/services to patients, including underserved patient populations, in contemporary off-site clinical settings.
DT 5443 - Operative Clinic III
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
How to place restorations. Students place single-tooth restorations on patients.