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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
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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1.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
Introduction of preventive concepts to help clients achieve control of oral disease 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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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
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 or current CPR card.
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2.00 Credits
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.
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1.00 Credits
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: DAE/DHE203 and Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Continued 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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5.00 Credits
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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2.00 Credits
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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