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Apr 27, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 329 General Pathology2 credits
This course focuses on the general principles of pathology including inflammation, neoplasia, metabolic and endocrine disturbances and other systemic diseases affecting the general and oral health of the patient. Students identify the general mechanisms of disease and health problems in each of the body systems. Basic concepts of immunity, infection, and inflammation as they affect total body wellness or illness are discussed. Terminology is explained as it pertains to body systems and to diseases and health problems. Students learn the definition and description of the basic features of a disease, the etiology, the predisposing factors that may influence the development process, and the signs and symptoms of various diseases. Greater emphasis is placed on specific disease entities as related to the settings and practices of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites: DHYG 248 , DHYG 252 , DHYG 253 , DHYG 254 , and DHYG 326
Corequisites: DHYG 258 , DHYG 321 , DHYG 322 , DHYG 323 , DHYG 324 , and DHYG 325
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain pathological processes that underlie diseases that affect the human body, including the process of inflammation, infection, immunity and tissue repair and healing
- Identify etiologies and other characteristics of systemic diseases which are encountered by dental hygienists and which may affect the care and treatment of the dental patient
- Explain pathological processes in the body that may affect the dental hygienists’ ability to provide dental care and treatment to the patient and/or that may necessitate possible adjustment in the treatment planning and execution of care due to the patient’s specific medical history
- Explain specific characteristic signs and symptoms and the possible etiology or causative factors in the development of diseases
- Identify various methods of diagnosing and treating diseases
- Explain the prognosis of various disease entities and the factors to prevent disease from occurring
- Apply terminology relating to the disease process and abnormal disease entities
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:
- be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist
Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20
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