Utah Valley State College 2008-2009 Course Catalog - (Page 143) Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene department chair: George veit Office: BA 203d Telephone: 801-863-7536 E-mail: veitge@uvsc.edu Advisor: George Veit public health agencies, Federal and State agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, the World Health Organization, and foreign governments. proGrAm ovErvIEW Admission to uvu does not constitute admission to the dental hygiene program. Admission to the dental hygiene program requires a separate and competitive admission process. The Dental Hygiene department currently offers two programs leading to the following degrees: 1) Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and 2) a Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene. Upon successful completion of the AAS program, graduates must pass national, regional and state board examinations to apply for licensure. Applicants to AAS program who have questions about their potential for licensure in a particular state should contact that state’s board of dental hygiene. One important prerequisite to entering the bachelor program is an associate level degree in dental hygiene from an accredited school in the United States. The associate level degree must be transferable to the USHE higher education system. the AAS dental hygiene program at uvu has been granted accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” (resulting from their recent site visit in 2007), by the commission on dental Accreditation of the American dental Association, (211 East chicago Ave., chicago, Il 60611, (312) 440-4653). proGrAm InformAtIon Students are required to follow departmental infection control policies and procedures that are based on OSHA regulations and CDC recommendations. They must meet the health and safety requirements participating facilities require of their employees. These requirements must be met prior to enrollment in Dental Hygiene 1010: 1. Documentation of current immunization for Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Hepatitis B. Students may refuse any immunization by signing a waiver and release from liability. Immunization may also be waived with documentation of acceptable titer or written documentation from a physician of immunization risk. 2. Negative Mantoux for tuberculosis; negative chest x-ray if Mantoux is contra indicated/ positive. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers, American Red Cross Health Care Provider, or National Safety Council); certification must remain current throughout academic program. Students will have professional liability insurance through UVU’s comprehensive liability insurance policy. This liability insurance is in effect when students are performing within the scope of their assigned clinical/laboratory activities and under the supervision of Department of Dental Hygiene faculty and supervising dentists. The Department of Dental Hygiene adheres to UVU policy allowing students, staff or faculty with AIDS, ARC, or HIV to participate in all phases of College life within established College policies. The Department will respect the confidentiality of individuals with AIDS, ARC, or HIV insofar as the safety of others is not in question. College policy is not to test students, faculty or staff for the AIDS virus. See Policy A-9.1 for full college policy. State Licensure requirements may consider health status. Applicants with questions regarding Licensure policies should contact the licensing division of the state(s) in which they intend to seek Licensure following graduation. Costs for the AAS Dental Hygiene program include a $2,675 program fee per semester for 4 semesters, in addition to UVU tuition and laboratory fees (these costs are subject to change). Students are required to purchase their own dental instruments, some clinical supplies, and uniforms. Students are responsible for transportation to the MATC clinic and other clinical sites, as well as other field experiences and any state, regional or national boards and licensing. The AAS Dental Hygiene program is challenging academically and in the amount of time involved on campus and at clinical experiences. Students should plan for some evening and weekend clinical experiences in dental hygiene courses. Students will provide patient care in a clinical setting. While volunteer patients come to the clinic for treatment, students may have to seek patients for some clinical experiences, and are ultimately responsible for obtaining their clinical patients. The BS Dental Hygiene program does not entail a special fee. Students in either the AAS or BS program will be informed of additional departmental policies following admission to the program. faculty: Associate Professor Christina Veit George Veit Assistant Professor Kristen Kinateder Administrative Assistant: Joyce Henderson Clinic Manager: Linda Anderson Advisory Committee: Melinda Tate RDH, Karen Preston RDH, Christina Veit RDH, Alexander Larsen DDS, Gary Weist DDS, George Veit DDS MS, Kristen Kinateder BS, Sam Rushforth, Ph.D, Rella Christensen RDH, Ph.D., George Bailey DDS, Dee Webb, RDH, John Gerhausen RDH college of Science and health Dean: Sam Rushforth Office: PS 201a Telephone: 801-863-8980 Associate Dean: Dan Fairbanks Office: PS 201e Telephone:801-863-6440 Assistant Dean: Gary Measom Office: BA 205d Telephone: 801-863-8192 Assistant Dean: Louise Illes Office: PS 201d Telephone: 801-863-6040 Assistant Dean: David Jordan Office: PS 201c Telephone: 801-863-7160 AdmISSIon rEQuIrEmEntS Admission to uvu does not constitute admission to any of the dental hygiene programs. Admission to the dental hygiene program requires a separate and competitive admission process. For specific admission criteria, please contact the Department of Dental Hygiene at 801-863-7536 or e-mail request for information to henderjo@ uvsc.edu or see our departmental website http//: www.uvu.edu/csh/dent/. All applicants will be notified by mail of their admission status. No telephone or in-person requests for admission status will be answered. Students not admitted for the semester of application must reapply for the next application period and compete with the new pool for admission. There is no waiting list for either program. cArEEr opportunItIES Dental hygienists, under the supervision of licensed dentists, provide preventive dental care to patients such as dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride applications, pit and fissure sealants, administration of local anesthetics, dental radiographs and teaching patients plaque control procedures. Dental hygienists work in private dental practices as well as in school systems, Utah Valley University Catalog 2008–2009 143 http://www.uvu.edu/csh/dent/ http://www.uvu.edu/csh/dent/
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