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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on theories and techniques of patient education and motivation. Discusses etiology of dental diseases and their prevention, and the role of the dental assistant in community dental health. Prerequisite: DA major or permission of instructor. Lec 2. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
Covers the essentials of oral head and neck anatomy, oral history, oral embryology, oral pathology, pharmacology and human nutrition. Prerequisite: BIO100. Lec 3. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An historical perspective of the dental profession, accessing and utilizing current professional literature and an introduction to professional ethics and dental jurisprudence. Lec 1. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Health Programs or permission of the instructor. CR. 1
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introduction to the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, credentialing, and professional association of the dental hygienist; how to access, utilize, and evaluate scientific literature. In addition, study skills, test-taking strategies, and stress management skills will be introduced. The essential components of professionalism will be emphasized. Corequisite: DEH251. CR. 1 DEH200 PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE Laboratory experiences in the techniques of instrumentation, manipulation of dental materials, operation, maintenance of chairside and support equipment, and data gathering procedures. (Pass/Fail Grade Only). Corequisite: DEH201. Lab 8. CR. 4
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3.00 Credits
Essentials of dental hygiene theory and clinical practice including instrumentation, disease transmission, infection control, materials and devices commonly used by dental hygienists, and management of medical emergencies. Prerequisite: enrollment in Dental Hygiene Program and BIO210, 280, 321; corequisite: DEH200. Lec 5. CR. 5
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3.00 Credits
A study of the structure and function of the tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding structures including a study of the origin, structure, growth, development and microscopic anatomy of tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding structures. Prerequisites: BIO210 and enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program or BIO210 and permission of the instructor. Lec 4, Lab 2. CR. 5
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3.00 Credits
Topics include ionizing radiation, the history of x-rays, their production and properties, radiation measurement, radiation hazards and principles of radiation safety. Covers theory and practice of exposing, processing, mounting and interpreting dental radiographs. Prerequisite: enrollment in Dental Health Program, or high school diploma with six months clinical dental office experience and instructor permission. Corequisite: DEH201 or DEA101. Lec 1.5, Lab 3. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
The study of various dental procedures, materials and devices commonly used in dental practice. Emphasis placed on the general composition of materials, their properties and manipulation. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Dental Health Program. Corequisite: DEH217 for Assistants. Lec 2. CR. 2
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4.00 Credits
(Dental Assisting Lab.) Corequisite: DEH213, DEA101. Lab 4. CR. 2
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3.00 Credits
Practical application of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasis on individual patient's oral health needs, patient education, time and motion efficiency, and ergonomic principles. (Pass/Fail Grade Only). Prerequisite: DEH200, DEH201, DEH202, DEH203, BIO210, BIO280, CHY108. Prerequisite or Corequisite: DEH251. Clinic: 8 hours. CR. 2
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