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| 110 | | Pharmacology
Study of the principles of pharmacology and drugs affecting dental treatment. Topics include drug interactions, oral manifestations, drugs used in dentistry and complementary medicine. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 112 | | Oral Pathology
Identification, classification, etiology and treatment of lesions of the oral mucosa and atypical conditions of the oral cavity and supporting structures. Understanding of abnormal conditions to recognize the parameters of comprehensive dental hygiene care. Multi-media resources are used extensively for identification of oral lesions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 114 | | Emergency Medicine
Introduction to recording and interpreting medical history. Additional topics include: recognition of signs and symptoms of medical emergencies, procedures and techniques introduced to prevent emergencies and management of emergency situations in the dental environment. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting Programs. | |
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| 119 | | Head & Neck Anatomy
Study of the structures of the head and neck relevant to dental hygiene. Topics include: osteology, musculature, blood supply, glandular tissue, cranial nerves and routes of infection. Course activities include use of skulls, models and multi- media resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 120 | | Pre Clinical Dental Hygiene
Introduction to the dental hygiene profession and the process of care. Infection control, patient assessment, preventive treatment and dental hygiene instrumentation are practiced. Students are introduced to self assessment skills and quality improvement. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 122 | | Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology
Includes the histology and embryology of oral tissues; developmental disturbances of the face, oral cavity, and related structures; tooth composition and morphology; eruption patterns and occlusal evaluation. Use of skulls, models and multi-media resources also covered. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs. | |
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| 124 | | Dental Radiography Lecture
Physics of radiography, theory of radiation production, exposure techniques, radiation protection, film processing, mounting, and interpretation of radiographs. Course activities include multi-media resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs or permission of instructor. | |
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| 125 | | Dental Radiography Laboratory
Radiation safety and infection control procedures for operator and patient. Film placement, exposure, development, mounting and evaluation of dental radiographs. Operation and maintenance of X-ray and processing equipment. Interpretation of radiographic findings. Prerequisites or Corequisites: DAE/DHE124 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 127 | | Prevention of Dental Disease
Introduction of preventive concepts to help clients achieve control of oral diseases and injury. Topics include etiologic agents, caries process, nutrition, fluorides, sealants and patient/client motivation techniques. Multi-media resources used extensively. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 132 | | Dental Hygiene Theory I
Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on assessment, planning and implementation. Topics include instrumentation, adjunct dental hygiene services, instrument sharpening, computer technology, dental specialties and professional accountability. Prerequisites: (DHE120 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program) or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DHE133. | |
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| 133 | | Dental Hygiene Clinic I
Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on assessment, planning, and implementation. Introduction to evaluation of dental hygiene therapy. Prerequisites: DHE120 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE132 and current CPR card. | |
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| 203 | | Dental Materials
Composition, properties and criteria for use of dental materials. Principles of mixing techniques of restorative, preventive, and laboratory dental materials. Prerequisites: (Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs), or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DAE/DHE204 | |
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| 204 | | Dental Materials Laboratory
Manipulate permanent and temporary restorative materials, impression material, dental waxes, cements, periodontal dressings, bases and liners. Fabricate mouth protectors, study models, and custom impression trays. Laboratory proficiency in margination of permanent restorative materials. Prerequisites: (Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs) or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DAE/DHE203 | |
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| 212 | | Dental Hygiene Theory II
Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, and clinical decision making. Introduction to advanced periodontal instrumentation. Prerequisites: DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE213. | |
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| 213 | | Dental Hygiene Clinic II
Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, clinical decision making, advanced instrumentation and improved time utilization. Prerequisites: DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE212. | |
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| 219 | | Practice Management
Integration of practice management concepts and comprehensive quality patient care in preparation for future collaborative practice between dental hygienists and dentists. Students are challenged with practice situations including productivity, conflict management, ethical and legal issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 225 | | Periodontics
Principles of periodontology; etiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, classification and characteristics of healthy and diseased periodontal tissues. Surgical treatment of periodontal disease and the effects of dental hygiene therapy, surgical techniques and maintenance therapy. Evaluation of the scientific literature and multi-media resources are used extensively. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 227 | | Dental Anesthesia
A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course providing concepts and techniques for the administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide. Experience gained in medical history review, record keeping, patient management and hands on experience administering local anesthetics and nitrous oxide in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: DHE119 and current CPR certification. | |
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| 229 | | Community Oral Health
An examination of methods used to assess the oral health status of the community and to plan, implement, finance and evaluate dental public health programs. Focus on community- based health promotion and disease prevention measures to improve the oral health of the population, as well as the characteristics of dental care delivery systems and the social, political, psychological and economic factors affecting utilization within the system. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. | |
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| 232 | | Dental Hygiene Theory III
Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on the patient with special needs and advanced instrumentation. Students participate in field observations and present case documentations. Prerequisites: (DHE212 and DHE213), and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE233. | |
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| 233 | | Dental Hygiene Clinic III
Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on diverse populations. Students prepare for clinical practice using self assessment, evaluation and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: (DHE212 and DHE213) , and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE232. | |
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