DH 80 - Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist

    Recent Professors
    Debra Delcarlo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion of DH 74 and Concurrent Enrollment in DH 79. Limits on enrollment: Acceptance to the Allied Dental Programs.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DH 80
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The students will study pathologies of the head, neck, and oral structures including developmental, genetic, systemic, bacterial, and viral diseases, along with neoplasms and temporomandibular disorders associated with oral conditions. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing deviations from normal, formulating and documenting a differential diagnosis. The students will gain knowledge to facilitate education, prevention, early detection, and referral of lesions of the head and neck region.
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:00am–12:45pm, Fri 11:30am–1:20pm