DEN 110 - Dental Health Education
Emphasis is placed on oral health education and promotion, and preventive counseling, utilizing philosophies of education, communication skills, and motivational techniques. This course provides the knowledge base for dental hygiene education and prepares the student to provide services as an integral member of the health team. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students.

DEN 111 - Dental Radiography I
An introduction to physics and biology of radiation; radiation hygiene; equipment and materials; film and digital sensor exposure and processing, technique and chemistry. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students and a C- for DAS students.

DEN 112 - Oral Anatomy and Physiology I
This course includes anatomical identification and discussion of the function and structures of the oral cavity and the surrounding landmarks of the face and head. Clinical application will be discussed concerning occlusion, anesthesia, mastication, radiographic interpretation, and identification of variations in anatomy. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students and a C- for DAS students.

DEN 113 - Barrier Precautions and Infection Control Measures
Focuses on the scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control and barrier precautions. This course will provide the student with the knowledge to identify possible sepsis in a dental patient. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students and a C- for DAS students.

DEN 114 - Dental Hygiene I
An introduction to dental and dental hygiene practice; basic concepts, methods, materials, and techniques of dental hygiene care. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students.

DEN 115 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I
Emphasis is placed on the development of pre-clinical dental hygiene skills in preparation for clinical dental hygiene patient treatment. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students.

DEN 121 - Dental Radiography II
Continuation of DEN 111. Anatomical landmarks; deviations from normal; evaluation of radiographs. Extra and intraoral projections. Emphasis on exposure technique and patient management during radiographic treatment. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C is required in this course to continue in the program for DEN students and a C- for DAS students.

DEN 122 - Oral Anatomy and Physiology II
This course will study the embryologic development of the face, oral cavity and the teeth and histologic structure of the teeth and oral tissues, and review developmental conditions and anomalies related to dental and oral structures. Function and variations in function will be reviewed as well as the clinical significance and application of knowledge to patient evaluation and treatment. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): Earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following: DEN 110, DEN 111, DEN 112, DEN 113, DEN 114, DEN 115.