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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Practicum focuses on advanced generaldentistry procedures and chairside assisting in dental specialties with special emphasis on nonsurgical specialties. Topics include advanced general dentistry and specialties. Prerequisites: DEN 135, DEN 146
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8.00 Credits
Practicum continues to focus on chairside assisting with advanced generaldentistry procedures with emphasis on dentaloffice management, preventative dentistry and expanded functions. Topics include advanced generaldentistry procedures, preventive dentistry, dentaloffice management, expanded functions, chairside assisting in specialties, and management of dentaloffice emergencies. Prerequisites: DEN 103, DEN 134, DEN 135, DEN 136, DEN 137, DEN 140
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of external and internal morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary dentition. Also introduces the student to various toothidentification systems, classifications of occlusion and dental anomalies. Topics include oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion and dental anomalies. Prerequisite: Program admission
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body, with emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral cavity. Topics include cellular structure and organelles, histology of epithelium, histology of muscle tissue, histology of nerve tissue, histology of connective tissue, embryological development of the head and neck, tooth development and development of tooth supporting structures. Prerequisite: Program admission
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasis is placed on those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics include terminology, anatomic landmarks, osteology of the skull, temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, nervous system, blood supply of the head and neck, lymphatic system and immunology, endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck, nasal and paranasal sinuses, and fascial spaces and the spread of dental infections. Prerequisite: Program admission
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the nature, qualities, composition, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry. The primary goal of this 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. Topics include dentalmaterial standards, dentalmaterial properties, impression materials, gypsum products, mouth guards and whitening systems, dental bases, liners and cements, temporary restorations, classifications for restorative dentistry, direct restorative materials, indirect restorative materials, polishing procedures for dental restorations, removable dental prostheses, sealants and implants. Prerequisite: Program admission
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2.00 Credits
Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include, patient assessment, instrumentation, charting, oral health education, occlusion, and caries. Prerequisite: DHY 100, DHY 106 Corequisite: DHY 105
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2.00 Credits
Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include instrumentation, charting, oral health, occlusion, and caries. Prerequisite: DHY 100, DHY 106 Corequisite: DHY 104
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31.00 Credits
Provides fundamental skills in the dental environment. The course focuses on infection control procedures and exposure management. Topics include: asepsis, dental terminology, ethics, professionalism, emergencies, patient assessment, and patient and clinician positioning. Prerequisite: Program admission
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation physics principles, radiation biology, radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, legal issues of dental radiography, and digital radiography techniques and principles. Prerequisite: Program admission
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