There is informal evidence that a nine-month dental hygiene program existed at UMKC then the Kansas City Western Dental College in , as did a one-year program during the '30s. However, concrete documentation indicates that the official program began in The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the U.
Department of Education. The student at UMKC can earn a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene in two ways. The second alternative provides for the licensed dental hygienist with a certificate or associate degree an opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree degree completion.
The normal timeframe for completion of required coursework for the D. In the event of academic and or personal difficulties, a student may require additional time. In such situations, the Academic Standards Committee may establish a schedule for that student which departs from the norm.
Regardless of the rationale for extended time limits, the D. Approximate expenses for the basic preparation dental hygiene program are listed below. These do not include room and board, expenses for personal items or educational fees. Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.
This payment shall be credited to the student's educational fee upon enrollment. The fee is non-refundable except by special order of the dean of the School of Dentistry and as approved by the director of admissions. For more information, see Scholarships and Awards.
The major responsibilities of the dental hygienist are preventive in nature. In the private dental office, the dental hygienist may be responsible for providing patient education, exposing and processing dental radiographs, conducting head and neck examinations, as well as providing a thorough oral prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, local anesthesia, diet analysis and other services as delegated by the licensed dentist. In some large offices the dental hygienist may serve as a manager of office procedures.
Dental hygiene services vary from state to state according to the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene. In public health and community agencies, the dental hygienist is concerned with the oral health of the community being served. Major responsibilities may be assessing the oral health of a given population or developing and implementing a dental health program.
In hospitals and nursing homes, the dental hygienist may function as a health educator, a clinician or a resource person. In other instances, hygienists are employed for clinical and descriptive research projects. Although the majority of dental hygiene graduates are involved in private practice, the following practice settings may also be available:.
Graduates can take advantage of the Dental School's job placement assistance service. The School of Dentistry maintains an extensive database of job opportunities in several states. Faculty members are available for job-placement counseling to assist graduates with placement decisions. The School of Dentistry encourages students to participate in professional association activities. Through participation in these associations, students can network with and become familiar with the professional opportunities and activities of area dental health professionals.
In addition to the University and federal financial aid opportunities, the Division of Dental Hygiene has numerous scholarship sources available to dental hygiene students. Students must meet financial and academic qualifications. Contact the division for more information. The Division will provide scholarship information to admitted and enrolled students.
During the last semester of the program, dental hygiene students who have distinguished themselves are eligible to be selected from the graduating class to become members of Sigma Phi Alpha, a national dental hygiene honor society. Students who receive this honor exhibit outstanding character and leadership during the professional program. These awards are presented annually to graduating seniors.
To practice dental hygiene legally, the student must take and successfully pass a computer-based examination, the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. This examination is administered to all dental hygiene students in the country. The student also must successfully complete a clinical examination and an examination on the dental laws of the desired state of licensure.
After written and clinical examinations have been completed, the graduate may apply for licensure in any state. Additional information regarding these examinations and the licensure process is given during the dental hygiene program. The credit hour graduate program and core curriculum is offered through online teaching and learning modalities.
This award covers the out of state difference of tuition. Up to five 5 awards are available each year for incoming students. The curriculum provides academic experiences based on the career goals and interest of the graduate student. Although the curriculum is focused on preparing the student for a career in dental hygiene education, elective courses may be taken through a personalized approach — pursuing excellence together.
The core curriculum is completed online. The deadline for applications is April 15 summer start or July 15 fall start ; classes begin in the summer or fall semester of each year. Questions about this program may be answered by contacting the program director's office at or villalpandot umkc.
Click here for Fee and tuition rates. Graduates will assume roles in a variety of employment opportunities including education, research, and administration. Graduates will develop the foundational skills necessary to contribute to the body of knowledge in dental hygiene research.
Graduates will demonstrate the skills of reflective thinking, problem-solving, scholarly inquiry, and evidence-based decision making in an effort to promote lifetime learning.
The UMKC School of Dentistry Graduate Dental Hygiene Program will serve as a model dental hygiene graduate program that increases the education of the dental hygienist unrelated to geographic location. The UMKC School of Dentistry Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education MSDHE provides a comprehensive education of both theory and practical applications and prepares the dental hygienist to assume a variety of employment opportunities where leadership in advanced communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, evidence-based decision making, and lifelong learning are needed.
Designed to provide the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge base in dental morphology and occlusion through discussion and laboratory experiences. Students will learn to identify anatomical structures of each tooth and be able to communicate these findings effectively with colleagues and patients in both verbal and written forms. The clinical application and relevance of dental morphology in the practice of dental hygiene will be emphasized. Special consideration will be given to root morphology as it relates to periodontal instrumentation.
Activities will include: identification of extracted teeth, terminology exercises, dental charting experiences and identifying classifications of occlusion. Lecture and clinical practice of dental radiographic procedures. Topics included are radiation hygiene, taking and developing radiographs, processing and mounting films, and radiographic interpretation. Clinical experience is required throughout the remaining semesters.
A comparison of the microscopic anatomy of healthy and diseased oral tissues. The major goal of this course is to integrate basic sciences embryology, descriptive histology, and cell biology of oral tissues with clinical sciences.
The gap between the basic and clinical sciences is not always easy to bridge; this course is designed to bridge the "gap.
This course will introduce theories and rationales for basic clinical dental hygiene care infection control, oral examination and fundamentals of instrumentation in diverse populations. Practical application of specific clinical skills will be introduced in the classroom and applied in the clinical setting. This course emphasizes the practical application of the fundamental concepts and principles of patient care in a diverse society discussed in DENT-HYG Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and techniques of instrumentation for examination and dental hygiene treatment.
An introduction to the principles of general pathology and organ system pathology including inflammation, immunity and diseases of immune origin, genetic diseases, neoplasia with emphasis on oral cancer, and diseases of selected organ systems including pulmonary, cardiovascular, hematopoietic, endocrine, skeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, pancreatic and other systems as time permits.
This course introduces biochemistry and nutrition, encouraging identification of sources and application of specific nutrients for health. Students will utilize motivational interviewing pertaining to counseling to help patients assign values, prioritize, and meet agreed upon goals.
This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge base in the science and manipulation of dental biomaterials. Through lectures and laboratory session, the student's ability to make clinical judgments regarding the application of dental biomaterials and the ways in which materials react to the oral environment will be enhanced.
This course in Periodontics will cover the biological and clinical aspects of periodontal health and pathology. An introduction to the supporting structures of the teeth will provide the foundation of understanding pathogenesis, histopathology and subsequent therapeutic treatment of periodontal diseases. The dental hygienist's role in recognition, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and maintenance of periodontal health is examined. Topics include expanding dental hygiene skills required for the care of patients and continued development of problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills as they relate to the provision of dental hygiene care.
Provide students with a more insightful view of the role of the dental hygienist in the delivery of comprehensive patient care. The purpose of the course is to introduce interpretation of radiographic anomalies and pathology just prior to the clinical experience. Since there was little time for an emphasis on radiographic interpretation during your second year radiology course, this lecture and participation course supplement clinic instruction in diagnosis of the patient's oral needs and formulation of a treatment plan.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to recognize simple pathology and radiographic anomalies. The purpose of this hybrid course is to prepare the junior dental hygiene student to effectively assess and individualize preventive oral health care through the use of brief motivational interviewing.
The course will include evidenced based information in dental caries and caries risk assessment, caries preventive measures, introduction to periodontal disease, dental stains, and management of xerostomia, halitosis, and dentinal sensitivity, oral healthcare products and how to care for an oral appliance. The student will subsequently apply course concepts to facilitate patient behavior change in the clinical setting.
Recommended preparation: a course in General Psychology. This course introduces the student to principles of public health, the field of epidemiology, health care delivery systems, public health terminology and teaching methodologies to use in culturally diverse community settings.
Students will have the opportunity to assess a target population, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate programs. Students will also apply theories and skills of communication and education while preparing and presenting oral health education programs for various population groups.
Service learning experiences expose students with different opportunities to engage the community. Students can choose from approved experiences and participate based on their interest and skill level. Students will research, participate, and reflect on their experiences. Clinical application of radiology principles taught in preceding terms. To provide clinical skills to safely make and interpret radiographic images for the provision of oral health care.
This course is designed to prepare dental hygiene students for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Included are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency management as they relate to the administration of local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, and pain control.
Laboratory sessions are structured to develop actual experiences in administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide. Various mechanisms for pain control are also covered. Methods of presentation include lecture, large group discussion, laboratory and clinical participation. This course provides an introduction to the evidence-based best practices in course design for students who are preparing for a career in teaching and for those who simply wish to learn more about classroom instruction.
Students will explore outcomes centered course design and practical and effective instructional strategies. Content application activities include syllabus development, writing objectives, constructing lesson plans, preparing presentations and developing course management sites. Periodontal decision making will be emphasized.
The dental hygienists' role in recognition, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and maintenance of periodontal health is further examined.
The student will continue to develop competency in basic dental hygiene skills. Principles of periodontal techniques, such as non-surgical periodontal therapy, supportive treatment procedures and comprehensive patient care in a diverse society will be emphasized.
The student will be asked to demonstrate professional management skills and productivity. Students will be provided with further instruction regarding advanced instrumentation, cultural diversity, motivational interviewing and other technological advancements utilized in dental hygiene care. Students will apply basic principles of research design and methodology to the critical analysis of contemporary oral health related literature focusing on the review and evaluation of literature as it relates to the practice and profession of dentistry and dental hygiene with the intent of utilizing an evidence-based approach to care.
An overview and introduction to the major drug groups and common drugs taken by dental outpatients. Course includes the basic principles and general theories of drug action, basic pharmacokinetics, their mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses and the relative dental significance of each.
Students will learn the basic principles involved in research design and methodology and will apply those principles to the critical analysis of contemporary health related literature.
Focus on the review and evaluation of literature as it relates to the practice and profession of dentistry with the intent of utilizing an evidence-based approach to care will be stressed. The student will continue to develop competency in intermediate dental hygiene skills. Principles of periodontal techniques, such as root planning, pain control and supportive techniques will be stressed.
Comprehensive treatment planning and implementation of comprehensive care to a diverse patient population will be the focus of this course. Continued development of professionalism, management and critical thinking skills will be emphasized. Hygienists with the ECP III certificate can practice under the sponsorship of a dentist in a variety of public health settings including schools and long term care facilities in Kansas. The web-based multimedia course will examine the mediated communication process using Internet tools and is designed to help the incoming student become prepared to succeed in their degree program using online technologies.
Students will exam the changes and challenges associated with mediated synchronous and asynchronous technologies. The course will be delivered in four different modules.
During the Capstone course, students will create a coherent and cohesive body of work reflective of attainment of the competencies for the BSDHDC program—in the form of an e-Portfolio. Current relevant issues impacting dental hygiene practice are discussed. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Interested in this program? Missouri Civics Examination. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript. Louis Community College Catalog. Print Options. At the completion of the program, students are expected to: apply an ethical code to behavior and decision-making in all aspects of the practice of dental hygiene, demonstrating integrity and honesty.
Louis Community College. Send Page to Printer. Download Page PDF. PDF of the Spring Catalog. BIO CHM COM ENG PSY SOC DHY Program Prerequisites - a minimum 3.
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