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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisites: BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L with grades of "C" or better. This course presents the biochemical aspects of nutrition and an overview of organic chemistry as applied to the practice of dentistry. Included are basic principles of nutrition, knowledge of the principal nutrients in foods and their utilization by the body. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of nutritional counseling and the control of oral disease. 32 contact hours.
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1.00 Credits
1 credits Prerequisite: DEH 1000 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is designed for the dental hygiene student to develop knowledge of oral physiotherapy aids and methods for health promotion and disease prevention. 16 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisites: DEH 1000, DEH 1003 and DEH 1003L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 1800L. This course is designed to further the student's knowledge of dental hygiene practice including ultrasonic instrumentation, theory and technique of instrument sharpening, dental hygiene care planning, dental charting and patients with special needs. 32 contact hours.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Prerequisites: DEH 1003 and DEH 1003L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 1800. This course will provide clinical experience in total patient care. Emphasis will be placed on instrumentation, radiographic techniques, patient education, and treatment planning. 12 clinical hours weekly.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: DEH1800 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will provide students the basic concepts in general pharmacology including drug classifications, interactions, indications and contraindications. A survey of drugs commonly encountered in the dental office with a special emphasis given to drug actions affecting dental treatment procedures. 32 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisites: DES 1020 with a grade of "C" or better, DES 1020L with a grade of "C" or better. This course provides principles of general pathology in relationship to the diseases of the teeth, soft tissues, supporting structures of the oral cavity, and peri-oral tissues. The importance of recognition of normal and abnormal conditions in the head and neck by the dental hygienist is emphasized. 32 contact hour
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisites: MCB 2010, MCB 2010L, DEH 1130, DES 1020 and DES 1020L, all with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: DEH 1800, DEH 1800L, MCB 2010 and MCB 2010L. This course is a comprehensive study of the etiology, assessment, classification, and treatment of periodontal diseases, and the maintenance of the periodontal patient. The dental hygienist's role in the assessment and treatment modalities will be emphasized. 32 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: DEH 2602. This course will encompass the study of periodontal risk factors, assessments, therapies, and the dental hygienist's role in risk assessment and treatments. The utilization of case studies and research in discussing evidence-based care planning will be presented. 32 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: DEH 1800. This course is an introduction to the study of attitudes, skills and behaviors pertinent to dental health and the prevention of dental disease through organized community-based programs. Students will be responsible for developing a preventive oral health program using assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation procedures , and will be able to critique research articles and understand all aspects of dental public health. 32 contact hours.
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1.00 Credits
1 credits Prerequisite: DEH 2701 with a grade of "C" or better. This practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of public and community dental health. The student will assess, design, plan, implement and evaluate an approved dental health education project. 32 contact hours.
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