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3.00 Credits
A continuation of DHYG 3100. Emphasized for discussion are oral prophylaxis techniques, the handling of medical and dental emergencies, local anesthesia techniques, the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment, supplies and dental records. Methods and materials used in individual patient education for a variety of age groups will be presented. Clinical lectures are designed to enhance student's clinical practice of dental hygiene through discussion of experiences encountered in clinic. The dental hygiene portfolio will continue to be developed in this course. Prerequisite(s): DHYG 3100. Corequisite(s): DHYG 3200C.
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3.00 Credits
Clinical practice is utilized in this course to emphasize the refinement of skills in the performance of dental prophylaxis, application of preventive agents, and oral examination as an introduction to treatment planning. Students will begin using a computer generated recall and appointment system in this course. This course provides clinical application of the dental hygiene problem-solving model. During clinical practice, students will gain experience in patient management, appointment planning, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of dental hygiene care. Prerequisite(s): DHYG 3100C. Corequisite(s): DHYG 3200.
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3.00 Credits
A developmental and anatomical study of the soft tissues of the head, neck and oral cavity. This course provides a study of embryonic growth and development of these structures, tissue histology, soft tissue anatomy and the relationship of these structures to the body's major organ systems. Emphasis is given throughout to those areas of particular interest to the dental hygienist. Prerequisite: BSDH Admission Corequisite: DHYG 3110L
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the basic principles of dental materials science. This includes the physical, chemical, biological, and mechanical properties of dental materials commonly used in the dental office and dental laboratory. Emphasis is placed on why particular materials and techniques are used rather than to stress only specific techniques of manipulating the materials. Prerequisite(s): B.S.D.H. Admission.
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3.00 Credits
Selected dental materials are manipulated to enhance the student's application of the principles of dental materials science. Emphasis is placed on why particular materials and techniques are used, and on how dental materials can be safely handled. The primary goal of the course is to enhance the student's ability to make clinical judgments regarding the use and care of dental materials based on how these materials react in the oral environment. Corequisite(s): DHYG 3230.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of periodontics providing an overview in identification, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease as it relates primarily to the dental hygienist. Emphasis is placed on departures from normal periodontal architecture; the etiologies associated with these abnormalities and indicated dental hygiene treatment. Prerequisite(s): B.S.D.H. Admission.
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3.00 Credits
Clinical practice is utilized in this course to emphasize the refinement of skill in the performance of dental, application of preventive agents, and oral examination as an introduction to treatment planning. Assessment is provided through daily clinical evaluations. The student will demonstrate critical thinking with the interpretation of accumulated information concerning the treatment of individual patients. This course provides clinical application of the dental hygiene program-solving model. During clinical practice, students will gain experience in-patient management, appointment planning, assessment planning, implementation and evaluation for dent hygiene care. Prerequisites: DHYG 3200C or licensed R.D.H.
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3.00 Credits
The seminar will examine the use of pharmaceutical agents in the dental office. Students will identify important considerations in the health maintenance and management of patients with special emphasis on commonly prescribed oral health products. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HSCI 3382 - Clinical Pharmacology
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of DHYG 3200. Principles are introduced in advanced procedures including but not limited to sonic and ultrasonic instrumentation, root planning, gingival curettage, care of dental implants, abrasive polishing devices, phase microscope, oral irrigation and advanced home care techniques. The research poster will be introduced and implemented and the student will continue to develop their dental hygiene portfolio. Prerequisite(s): DHYG 3200. Corequisite(s): DHYG 4300C.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis is placed on improving skills in dental prophylaxis, instrument sharpening, radiographic technique and dental health treatment planning coordinated with appropriate chair-side dental health instruction. Advanced procedures introduced in DHYG 4300 are practiced and clinical experiences enhanced through participation in externships. Prerequisite(s): DHYG 3200C. Corequisite(s): DHYG 4300.
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