2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)

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Course Descriptions

DEN103
Dental Hygiene I
An introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques in disease control and dental hygiene instrumentation skills. Includes the use and care of dental equipment. 4 Credits (2 Lecture - 6 Lab) Corequisite(s): BIO115 and DEN104 and DEN107 and DEN108. Fall Only.

DEN104
Preventive Dentistry
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of preventive oral hygiene measures. An emphasis will be placed on individualized instruction and the continual evaluation of the success of preventive strategies. 2 Credits (1.50 Lecture - 1.50 Lab) Corequisite(s): BIO115 and DEN103 and DEN107 and DEN108. Fall Only.

DEN107
Orofacial Anatomy
A study of postnatal development and structure of the teeth, oral and facial anatomy with emphasis placed on the relationship of structure to function. 3 Credits (2.50 Lecture - 1.50 Lab) Corequisite(s): BIO115. Fall Only.

DEN108
Oral Histology
The study of the development of the germ tissues, teeth, oral and facial structures. 1 Credit (1 Lecture - 0 Lab) Corequisite(s): BIO115.

DEN123
Dental Radiology
The physics of radiation and radiation biology are related to the principles, techniques and interpretation of intra and extraoral radiographs. Quality in exposing and processing x-rays (with respect to the safety of the patient and operator) is stressed. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO115 and DEN103 and DEN104 and DEN107 and DEN108. Corequisite(s): BIO125 and DEN126 and DEN130 and DEN211. Spring Only.

DEN126
Dental Hygiene II
Lectures on medically compromised and special needs patients are combined with practical experience in the clinic. More skillful application of dental hygiene knowledge and ability will be presented in order to be practiced in the dental hygiene clinic. 5 Credits (2 Lecture - 9 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO115 and DEN103 and DEN104 and DEN107 and DEN108. Corequisite(s): BIO125 and DEN123 and DEN130 and DEN211. Spring Only.

DEN130
Introduction to Periodontics
A study of clinical diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. Stresses the importance of periodontal therapy and the role of the dental hygienist. 2 Credits (2 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO115 and DEN103 and DEN104 and DEN107 and DEN108. Corequisite(s): BIO125 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN211. Spring Only.

DEN202
General and Oral Pathology
The study of general and oral pathology with emphasis on disease and anomalies related to the oral and paraoral structures. 2 Credits (2 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO125 and BIO201 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN130 and DEN211. Corequisite(s): DEN204 and DEN208 and DEN212 and DEN214 or DEN204 and DEN212 and DEN214 and DEN215. Fall Only.

DEN204
Pharmacology
A study of the general principles of applied pharmacology including drug action, interaction, and handling; adverse drug reactions; and prescription writing. Drugs utilized in dentistry, as well as those that may alter dental treatment, will be examined. Pharmacology as related to dental and medical emergencies will also be stressed. 2 Credits (2 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO125 and BIO201 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN130 and DEN211. Corequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN208 and DEN212 and DEN214 or DEN202 and DEN212 and DEN214 and DEN215. Fall Only.

DEN211
Oral Health and Nutrition
This course covers the fundamentals of nutrition with an emphasis on the relationship of diet and dental health. The application of this knowledge is in the form of nutritional counseling of patients who wish to prevent or control nutritional-related oral health problems. Food habits, socio-economic status, and the food environment will be examined. 2 Credits (2 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO115 and DEN103 and DEN104 and DEN107 and DEN108. Corequisite(s): BIO125 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN130. Spring Only.

DEN212
Periodontics II
This is the second and final course in periodontics. Emphasis will be on diagnosis and treatment rationale to ameliorate the disease state. Current surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapies will be discussed. 1 Credit (1 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO201 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN130 and DEN211. Corequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN208 and DEN214 or DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN214 and DEN215. Fall Only.

DEN214
Dental Materials and Specialties
This course will provide an overview of the principles and practice of the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of dental materials. Conditions that compromise optimum oral health and function and the needs of the patient will be identified. Communication of findings to the patient will be the student's responsibility. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO125 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN130 and DEN211. Corequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN208 and DEN212 or DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN212 and DEN215. Fall Only.

DEN215
Dental Hygiene III
This course will provide the learner with experience and theory in the techniques necessary to perform comprehensive dental hygiene therapeutic services. The dental hygiene process of care is introduced and combined with clinical application. Subject matter also includes dental management of complex medical conditions and pain control. (Formerly DEN 208) 6 Credits (2 Lecture - 12 Lab) Prerequisite(s): BIO201 and DEN123 and DEN126 and DEN130 and DEN211 and ENL111. Corequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN212 and DEN214. Fall Only.

DEN220
Community Dental Health
This course gives an introduction to the philosophy of community dental health and explores principles of public health programming, special dental programs, alternative dental settings, fluoridation, dental health education, epidemiology of dental disease, and the use of statistical methods and materials. 2 Credits (2 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN208 and DEN212 and DEN214 or DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN212 and DEN214 and DEN215. Corequisite(s): DEN224 and DEN227 and PSY111 and SPC101. Spring Only.

DEN224
Dental Law and Ethics
Ethical, legal, and management considerations for the dental office. 1 Credit (1 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN208 and DEN212 and DEN214 or DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN212 and DEN214 and DEN215. Corequisite(s): DEN220 and DEN227 and PSY111 and SPC101. (Writing Enriched) Spring Only.

DEN227
Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice
Topics that address preparing the dental hygiene student for meeting the dental hygiene licensing criteria and incorporating relevant information into dental hygiene practice will be presented. Practice settings and professional issues will be discussed. Continuation of clinical practice will culminate to prepare the student for licensure and employment. 5 Credits (1 Lecture - 12 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN208 and DEN212 and DEN214 or DEN202 and DEN204 and DEN212 and DEN214 and DEN215. Corequisite(s): DEN220 and DEN224. Spring Only.

DEN288
Clinical Practice Update
Designed on an individual basis, this course will help the dental hygienist in need of clinical practice updating to develop knowledge and skills considered to be necessary for current dental hygiene practice. The dental hygienist will further develop knowledge and skill basics that help provide current treatment modalities to clients and readily adapt to future changes and developments in the field. Participation in presentations on selected topics and achievement of selected clinical proficiencies are necessary. 1 Credit (0 Lecture - 3 Lab) Scheduled by Special Arrangement.

DEN300
Credentials Proven by License
This course exists for the purpose of verifying transfer of Dental Hygiene course credits only. Eligible candidates who submit a copy of the Dental Hygiene National Board scores and who have earned at least a 75% on that examination and a copy of their current Dental Hygiene license to the Admissions office at Penn College will be credited with 44 Dental Hygiene credits. These 44 Dental Hygiene credits reflect the Penn College Associate Degree program Dental Hygiene credits. Candidates must meet all Penn College baccalaureate program admission requirements prior to acceptance into the degree completion program. 44 Credits (44 Lecture - 0 Lab)

DEN301
Issues in Professional Dental Hygiene
Current issues and controversies in dental hygiene and their impact on professional practice are examined. Advances in dental hygiene are explored for possible incorporation into the dental hygienist's philosophy and practice. Roles and responsibilities of dental hygienists are clarified. Emphasis will be placed on oral and written communication skills. A student may schedule this course only after acceptance into the baccalaureate curriculum. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) (Writing Enriched) Fall Only.

DEN302
Contemporary Periodontics
This course is designed to build upon the fundamental knowledge of the dental hygienist in periodontology through an in-depth study of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pathologic conditions affecting the periodontium. Specific emphasis will be placed on the non-surgical treatments of periodontal disease as well as systemic conditions which contribute to the prognosis of treatment. Current topics will be addressed based upon the most recent research findings in the field of periodontology. This writing enriched course requires students to complete a series of short, formal writing assignments in addition to development and completion of a writing intensive paper. Informal writing assignments will include maintenance of an eight-week learning log. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DEN130 and DEN212 or DEN130 and DEN300. (Writing Enriched)

DEN320
Application of Teaching and Learning Styles in Clinical Dental Hygiene
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of current issues facing clinical dental hygiene educators. Special topics related to clinical instruction will be discussed, such as motor skill development, communication in the clinical setting, analysis of performance, and outcomes assessment. Instruction will include lecture, seminar and clinical application sessions. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Summer Only.

DEN495
Dental Hygiene Capstone
This course provides an opportunity to synthesize, analyze, and develop solutions to a health care issue or problem. Under guidance of a faculty mentor, the student will use an interdisciplinary approach to develop a program for implementation in the health care environment, to complete a major written health related project, or to develop a written portfolio with relevance to the health care sector. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) As needed.