DHYG 100    Introduction to Dental Hygiene    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the practice of Dental Hygiene. Topics include vital signs, dental terminology, infection control, study strategies, and the expectations and concerns of the dental hygiene professional.

DHYG 111    Clinical Dental Hygiene I    4 Units

Prerequisite: DHYG 101, 103, 104, 107, and 109 with grades of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the dental hygiene program.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is the clinical practice of oral prophylaxis through practical applications of procedures learned in DHYG 101. In clinic, students demonstrate various procedures on each other before applying them to patients: children over 5 years old and young adults. Techniques in patient education will be practiced. The lecture includes the rationale for more difficult traditional dental hygiene skills.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 110     24707
Th           01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 110     24707
M            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 133     
M            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 133     
M            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 133     
M            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 133     
Th           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 133     
Th           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 133     
Th           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 133     
Th           02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 133     

DHYG 112    Periodontics I    2 Units

Prerequisite: DHYG 101, 103, 104, 107, and 109 with grades of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the dental hygiene program.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This is a course in periodontics which includes the identification of the normal periodontium and recognition of deviations from normal. It includes the etiology and principles of periodontal disease, examination procedures, treatment, and preventive measures.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
F            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 110     24709
On-Campus

DHYG 113    Embryology- Head and Neck Anatomy    2 Units

Prerequisite: DHYG 101, 103, 104, 107, and 109 with grades of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the dental hygiene program.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This is a course of oral anatomy designed for the study of the head and neck structures or group of structures in relation to their function for the clinical practice of dental hygiene especially the areas pertaining to local anesthesia. Extra time outside of class may be required for professional meetings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            12:00PM-01:40PM   LEC   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 111     24710
On-Campus

DHYG 117    Dental Radiology    3 Units

Prerequisite: DHYG 101, 103, 104, 107, and 109 with grades of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the dental hygiene program.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: Topics in this course include the principles of dental radiology, including laboratory experience and clinical application of procedures involved in exposing, processing, interpreting, and evaluating dental radiographs. Extra time outside the normal school schedule may be required for field trips, conventions, and community projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Th           08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 110     
T            10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 111     
W            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 121     24712
Th           09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 121     24714
W            12:00PM-03:05PM   LAB   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 121     24713
M            01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 121     24715
Please select one Laboratory from the four Labs listed above and register using that class number. You will be automatically enrolled into the Lecture.

DHYG 141    Clinical Dental Hygiene IV    4 Units

Prerequisite: DHYG 131, 132, 134, 135, 138, and 139 with grades of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the dental hygiene program.
Hours: 216 hours LAB
Description: This course is the continued clinical experience in performing oral prophylaxis, oral roentgenographic surveys, charting cases, and patient education. The clinical experience is related to all aspects of dentistry.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            01:30PM-04:35PM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
M            01:30PM-04:35PM   LAB   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
M            01:30PM-04:35PM   LAB   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
T            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
T            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
T            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
W            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
W            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
W            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
W            12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
W            12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716
W            12:30PM-03:35PM   LAB   H.Emmerling          SCC MAIN RHS 133     24716

DHYG 145    Clinic Seminar II    1 Unit

Prerequisite: DHYG 131, 132, 134, 135, 138, and 139 with grades of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the dental hygiene program.
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia and caries detection. Students develop their critical thinking skills through the discussion of problems and special interest cases encountered in clinical experience. There will be presentations from outside speakers. Extra time outside the normal school schedule is required for students to participate in such activities as dental health faire screenings.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
F            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   M.Dunne              SCC MAIN RHS 111     24719
F            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   C.Chan               SCC MAIN RHS 111     24719

DHYG 149    Ethics, Jurisprudence and Dental Hygiene Practice    2 Units

Prerequisite: DHYG 131, 132, 143, 135, 138, and 139 with grades of "C" or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course is the study of the fundamental factors necessary to be employed and practice within the ethical and legal framework of the California State Dental Practice Act and the code of ethics of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. Extra time outside the normal school schedule may be required to complete projects and assignments.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            01:00PM-02:40PM   LEC   C.Minter             SCC MAIN RHS 110     24720
T            01:00PM-02:40PM   LEC   E.Standley           SCC MAIN RHS 110     24720

DHYG 295    Independent Studies in Dental Hygiene    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: See enrollment limitations.
Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program.
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide a mechanism for current dental hygiene students to complete independent studies in dental hygiene education.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Lo                  TBA TBA             24721
On-Campus