Prerequisite Courses
Dental Hygiene Bingo Sheet (PDF)
All prerequisite courses (except BIOL 220) must be completed by June 1 with a grade of "C-" or better. No exceptions will be made for courses completed after June 1. Final transcripts must be received by the Dental Hygiene program no later than May 25 unless a course ends after May 25 but before June 1.
| Prerequisite Courses |
| |
Credits
|
|
ENG W131 Elementary Composition I
|
3
|
| COM 114 Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3
|
| CHM 111 General Chemistry I w/ lab |
3
|
| CHM 112 General Chemistry II w/ lab |
3
|
| PSY 12000 Elementary Psychology |
3
|
| SOC S161 Principles of Sociology |
3
|
| BIOL 20300 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab |
4
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| BIOL 20400 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab |
4
|
| BIOL 220 Microbiology with Lab |
4
|
| Minimum Credit Hours |
30
|
Microbiology (BIOL 220) must be completed prior to beginning the Dental Hygiene professional program. Since Microbiology is not calculated into the prerequisite GPA for admission, it may be completed during summer sessions, just prior to admission into the dental hygiene program. However, the student’s acceptance is based on successful completion of Microbiology with a grade of "C-" or better prior to the beginning of Fall semester. Failure to complete this required corequisite course with a "C-" or better will result in the student being withdrawn from the professional program and their position given to the next qualified applicant.
Prior to entering the Dental Hygiene program, other strongly recommended courses include:
| NUR 10600 Medical Terminology |
3
|
If you are a student at another university in Indiana, use Transfer Indiana to find out what courses you have taken will transfer to IPFW courses. If you are a student at a university in another state or Transfer Indiana does not list your course, please apply to IPFW early so the admissions office can determine what credits transfer. If you have any further questions, please email your advisor.
Professional Courses
Clinic Patients
The dental hygiene student is responsible for finding and scheduling all the patients needed to meet the minimum requirements for graduation, as well as finding a board patient for the NERB clinical examination.
Attendance
Because of the sequenced, experiential learning process used in all dental hygiene courses, class attendance is essential and mandatory. Some evening and weekend events are required each semester. Students are required to complete the following courses in sequence as full-time students:
| First Semester (Fall) |
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Credits
|
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DHYG H205 Medical and Dental Emergencies
|
2
|
| DHYG H214 Oral Anatomy |
3
|
| DHYG H217 Preventive Dentistry |
2
|
| DHYG H218 Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene |
5
|
| DHYG H240 Introduction to Dental Ethics |
1 |
| DHYG H303 Radiology |
2
|
| Total |
15
|
|
|
| Second Semester (Spring) |
Credits
|
| DHYG H204 Periodontics |
2
|
| DHYG H211 Head and Neck Anatomy |
2
|
| DHYG H215 Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
2
|
| DHYG H219 Clinical Practice I |
4
|
| DHYG H221 Clinical Dental Hygiene Procedures |
2
|
| DHYG H305 Radiology Clinic I |
2 |
| DHYG H308 Dental Materials |
2
|
| Total |
16
|
| |
| Third Semester (Fall) |
Credits |
| DHYG H250 Local Anesthesia and Pain Control |
2 |
| DHYG H301 Clinical Practice II |
5
|
| DHYG H304 Oral Pathology - 2nd Year |
2
|
| DHYG H306 Radiology Clinic II |
1
|
| DHYG H321 Periodontics |
2
|
| DHYG H347 Dental Public Health |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) |
Credits |
| DHYG H216 Chemistry and Nutrition |
2
|
| DHYG H302 Clinical Practice III |
5
|
| DHYG H307 Radiology Clinic III |
1
|
| DHYG H309 Practice of Community Dental Hygiene |
2
|
| DHYG H320 Practice Management, Ethics, and Jurisprudence |
2
|
| DHYG H344 Senior Hygiene Seminar |
2
|
| Total |
14
|
| Program Total |
60
|
The grading percentages in the Department of Dental Education are more difficult than other university departments due to the skills & responsibilities required for employment in the healthcare field. Grading Scale:
100 – 94 = A
93 – 88 = B
87 – 80 = C
79 – 75 = D
74 and below = F
Service Learning
Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Dental Hygiene students at IPFW engage in service learning through dental public health class, clinical rotations, and community dental hygiene class. Community sites include health fairs, schools, organizations, agencies, and the Service-learning area health education center.
Extramural Experiences
The Dental Hygiene Program at IPFW increases access to care for residents of northeast Indiana through clinical experiences at Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic. This clinical site provides dental hygiene students unique opportunities to deliver dental hygiene services to diverse populations.
Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic is dedicated to caring for people in need of health and dental care by providing health care resources that promote a better quality of life. They provide a vital service for the greater Fort Wayne area through the provision of medical and dental services to the uninsured and indigent in the community. The Matthew 25 Dental Clinic provides routine dental needs including dental examinations, x-rays, restorations, extractions, and dentures.
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
