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DART
1000 First Year Experience
(2-0-2 Institutional credit only)
DART 1000 is a two hour first-year experience course designed to assist first-year
students in the transition into college. The course focuses on academic success
skills, College policies and resources, as well as other topics designed to assist in
the adjustment to the academic and social community at Darton State College.
DART 1000 is required for all first-time students (full or part-time). Who do not
enter the college with at least 12 earned hours of college credit. A grade of “C” is
required to pass this class.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: Every Semester.
DHYG 1101 Orofacial Anatomy
(4-0-4)
A study of the anatomical sciences of the orofacial region to include oral histology
and embryology; head and neck anatomy, and dental anatomy.
Prerequisite: Admission into Dental Hygiene Program.
Offered: Fall.
DHYG 1110 Nutrition
(1-0-1)
An overview of the major nutrient classifications, functions, sources and
deficiencies. Emphasis on the well-balanced diet for maintenance of health.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1100K.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG 1114 Radiology
(2-3-3)
Basic principles of roentgenographic techniques including exposing, processing,
mounting and charting radiographs. Anatomical landmarks for interpretation and
safety precautions for the patient and operator.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, DHYG 1122, DHYG 1132, DHYG 2100.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG 1121 Dental Hygiene Lecture I
(3-0-3)
An introduction to fundamental concepts relating to the profession of dentistry,
including terminology, history and organization. A study of asepsis, patient
assessment, deposits and preventive services.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Offered: Fall.
DHYG 1122 Dental Hygiene Lecture II
(2-0-2)
A continued study of patient management and education, and also dental hygiene
treatment.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, 1114, 1132, 2100.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG 1131 Dental Hygiene Clinic I
(0-6-2)
An introduction to specific tasks required for delivery of dental hygiene services;
infection control, patient assessment, scaling, and polishing and fluoride
application procedures. Students acquire competencies through manikin and peer
experiences under continuous supervision by clinical faculty.
Prerequisite: Admission into Dental Hygiene program.
Offered: Fall.