DENTAL HYGIENE
NOTE: Courses are open to enrolled Dental Hygiene Majors only.
87 Orientation to Dental Hygiene Application (1) (CR/NCR) (RPT 3)
This class will discuss the educational program, the process and an overview of the dental hygiene profession.
88 Dental Hygiene Development Clinic (1) NDA (RPT 2)
Open to students enrolled in Dental Hygiene.
Discussions and exercises presented will center on case reasoning for Clinical Dental Hygiene care. Accumulated theoretical knowledge will be related to practical clinical applications.
90 Special Projects in Dental Hygiene (2) NDA (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Open to enrolled Dental Hygiene students or graduates of an approved Dental Hygiene program.
This course allows Dental Hygiene students and graduates to pursue Special Projects in Dental Hygiene on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
91 Special Projects in Dental Hygiene (4) NDA (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Open to enrolled Dental Hygiene students or graduates of an approved Dental Hygiene program.
This course allows Dental Hygiene students and graduates to pursue Special Projects in Dental Hygiene on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
92 Special Projects in Dental Hygiene (6) NDA (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Open to enrolled Dental Hygiene students or graduates of an approved Dental Hygiene program.
This course allows Dental Hygiene students and graduates to pursue Special Projects in Dental Hygiene on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
96 Special Projects in Dental Hygiene - Laboratory (.5) NDA
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Open to enrolled Dental Hygiene students or graduates of an approved Dental Hygiene program.
This course allows Dental Hygiene students and graduates to pursue Special Projects in Dental Hygiene on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
97 Special Projects in Dental Hygiene (1) NDA (CR/NCR) (RPT 3)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Open to enrolled Dental Hygiene students or graduates of an approved Dental Hygiene program.
This course allows Dental Hygiene students and graduates to pursue Special Projects in Dental Hygiene on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
100 Principles of Clinical Dental Hygiene (2)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
This course will provide beginning Dental Hygiene students with the scientific knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of dental techniques and procedures for applying comprehensive dental hygiene services.
101 Clinical Dental Hygiene (2)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
This pre-clinical dental hygiene services course is designed to develop the skills and techniques required for performing dental hygiene services, and to orient the student to the role of the clinical dental hygienist.
101A Introduction to Dental Hygiene A (1)
Modularized Class.
101B Introduction to Dental Hygiene B (1)
Modularized Class.
102 Radiology I - Introduction to Radiology (1)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
This course presents a study of the principals and techniques of exposing and processing dental radiographs. Emphasis is placed on radiation safety and protection.
103 Radiology I - Laboratory (1)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
This laboratory course is designed to provide experience in exposing, processing, mounting, charting and interpreting dental radiographs on a mannequin.
104 Dental Morphology (2)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
Through lecture and demonstration, the morphological characteristics and development of the teeth and oral structures are presented. Emphasis is on comparative crown and root anatomy. Some drawing and wax carving of teeth may be required.
105 General Pathology (2)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
This lecture course focuses on the basic pathologic mechanisms in human disease. Major diseases and disorders encountered in practice are discussed, with emphasis on the clinical aspects of the diseases.
106 Anatomy of the Head and Neck (2)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
A detailed study of the anatomy of the human head, neck, face and jaw is presented through lecture and demonstration.
108 Introduction to Periodontics (2)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
This course is designed to provide the Dental Hygiene student with an introduction to periodontics. Etiology, prevention, diagnosis and Phase I therapy will be discussed histologically and clinically.
109 Infection Control in Dentistry (1)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene. (First Semester)
This course is designed to provide the dental health care worker with the principles and practical application concepts of infection control in dentistry. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other governmental agency standards will be presented and discussed.
150 Preventive Dentistry (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
This course provides the fundamentals for the clinical application of primary preventive dentistry procedures. Content centers on the strategies to prevent plaque diseases and the skills required for effective patient education and motivation.
151 Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3) (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
At the UCLA School of Dentistry, students apply knowledge and basic clinical skills learned in DH 101 and other related classes toward competency in performing dental hygiene services. Emphasis will be on the periodontal maintenance and recall patient, and the patient with mild-to-moderate active periodontal involvement.
151A Clinical Dental Hygiene II A (1)
Modularized Class.
151B Clinical Dental Hygiene II B (2)
Modularized Class.
152 Special Patient Care (1)
Open to enrolled students in Dental Hygiene (First Semester)
The role of dental hygienist in the care of the special dental patient is the focus of this lecture course. The determining factors and treatment considerations for medically, physically and emotionally handicapped patients will be explored.
153 Radiology II - Interpretation (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
The clinical discipline of radiographic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial disease is presented for the dental hygienist. Techniques in extra-oral and specialized radiography are discussed.
154 Oral Pathology (2)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
The interpretation of pathological conditions is presented with emphasis on clinical signs and symptoms. Oral abnormalities are presented through the use of color slides and case histories.
155 Dental Materials (2)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
The purpose of this course is to study the properties, composition and manipulation of materials used in dentistry. The study of dental materials enables the dental hygienist to understand the behavior of these materials, and provides a scientific rationale for selecting, using and understanding the varied relationships of dental bio-materials.
156 Histology and Embryology of Oral Tissues (2)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
Through lecture and demonstration, the histological structure of oral tissues is presented.
160 Clinical Dental Hygiene II B (2) (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Summer)
Students will apply knowledge and basic clinical skills learned in DH 101 and DH 151 and other related classes toward proficiency in performing dental hygiene services. Emphasis will be on supportive periodontal treatment for the patient with mild-to-moderate, active periodontal involvement.
200 Cariology and Occlusion (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
This course provides understanding, recognition and proper treatment of cariology and occlusion. Lectures and discussions cover the aspects of temporomandibular dysfunction, dental caries, dental desensitization and traumatic injuries to the teeth.
201 Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4) (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
In a clinical setting, students apply specific knowledge and skills learned in pre-clinical and didactic courses. Emphasis will be on treating the patient with moderate periodontal involvement. Rotating assignments into dental specialty clinics at UCLA provide the opportunity to learn of the role of the dental hygienist in these areas.
201A Clinical Dental Hygiene III A (2)
Modularized Class.
201B Clinical Dental Hygiene III B (2)
Modularized Class.
203 Expanded Functions - Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
This laboratory course is designed to provide experience in selected functions and manipulations of various dental materials, with emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist as a member of the team. Procedures include: placement and removal of rubber dams, sizing of stainless steel crowns, sizing, placement and removal of temporary crowns and restorations, mouth-guard construction, placement and removal of anterior and posterior matrices, finishing of amalgam restorations, intra-oral photographs, placement of pit fissure sealants, placement and removal of periodontal dressings, placement and removal of sutures, vitality testing, placement of temporary wire ligations, and taking amalgam impressions.
204 Dental Health Education (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
This course in dental health education is designed to orient Dental Hygiene students in the role of dental health educator. The course focuses on the concepts of school program planning, development of evaluation mechanisms, and coordinating efforts with educational and community systems in teaching elementary and preschool-aged children and those with special handicaps.
205 Dental Health Education - Practicum (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
This practicum course to Dental Health Education (DH 204) is designed to provide the Dental Hygiene student with experiences in dental health education.
206 Periodontics (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
Lectures on anatomy, histology and pathology of the periodontium are correlated with the clinical aspects of periodontal disease and the various therapeutic measures currently in use. Rationale and procedures for gingival curettage will be discussed.
207 Pain Control (2)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
Management of pain control through the use of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation is studied through lectures and laboratory exercises.
207A Pain Control (1)
Modularized Class.
207B Pain Control (1)
Modularized Class.
208 Pharmacology (3)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all second semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Third Semester)
This course presents the general principles of pharmacology, including the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetic adverse reactions, and contraindications of drugs. Emphasis will be placed on those drug groups especially relevant to dental practice including the general anesthetics, local anesthetics, sedatives, analgesics, antiseptics, autonomic drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.
210 Emergencies in Dental Practice (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all third semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Fourth Semester)
This course is designed to provide the student with the background and skill to recognize and manage any medical emergency situation. Emphasis will be placed on prevention, prompt recognition, and effective treatment of life-threatening emergency situations that can occur in the practice of dentistry.
250 Advanced Periodontal Seminar (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all third semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Fourth Semester)
This course is designed to provide the dental hygienist with an advanced understanding of periodontics. The development of a periodontal treatment philosophy will be accomplished through reading in the classical and current literature. Emphasis will be placed on nuances of periodontal care, controversies and state of the art understanding developed through the reading of scientific literature.
251 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (5) (CR/NCR)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all third semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Fourth Semester)
In a clinical setting, students apply specific knowledge/skills learned in clinical/didactic courses. Emphasis will be on treating the patient with moderate-to-advanced active periodontal involvement. Clinical experiences at higher levels of skill are required to prepare the student for licensure. Rotating assignments into dental specialty clinics at UCLA provide the opportunity to learn of the role of the dental hygienist in these areas.
251A Clinical Dental Hygiene IV A (3)
Modularized Class.
251B Clinical Dental Hygiene IV A (2)
Modularized Class.
252 Essentials of Dental Hygiene Practice (2)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all third semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Fourth Semester)
Lecture, discussion and group activities will focus on the legal, ethical and managerial aspects of dental hygiene practice.
253 Community Dental Health (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all third semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Fourth Semester)
This course is a study of the concepts and methods of preventive dentistry as they relate to the oral health of groups. Issues central to community dental health such as access to care, supply and demand, quality assurance, health financing, and recognition of abuse as it is described in health policies are discussed.
254 Community Dental Health - Practicum (1)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all third semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Fourth Semester)
The purpose of this practicum is to provide experiences in program planning and implementation at various governmental and voluntary community agencies.
256 Biochemical Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: Open only to Dental Hygiene students who have completed all first semester Dental Hygiene courses attempted with a grade of "C" or better. (Second Semester)
The relationship of diet and nutrition to various diseases such as periodontal disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity will be considered, as will the nutritional considerations of patients with special needs. Each major nutrient group will be covered along with its biological role.
260 Research Design and Methodology (1) (RPT 1)
This course is designed to introduce the student to how research projects are designed, undertaken, and evaluated utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies. In addition, students will learn to analyze and evaluate scientific literature in health-related areas.
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