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Course Criteria
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31.00 Credits
Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles and techniques. Prerequisite: Program admission
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2.00 Credits
Continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances and interdental care. Prerequisite: DHY 104 Corequisite: DHY 111
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3.00 Credits
Continues the development of student skills in patient care. Topics include caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, dental appliances, interdental care, and applied techniques. Prerequisite: DHY 105 Corequisite: DHY 110
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5.00 Credits
Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on microbial form and function. Topics include introduction to microorganisms, microbial physiology, metabolism and genetics, control of microorganisms, infection and host response, and microbial, viral, and parasitic diseases of human organ systems. Prerequisite: Program admission
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4.00 Credits
Provides fundamental information on periodontal anatomy, pathogenesis of the periodontal diseases, and an introduction to modern rational periodontal therapy, including preventive, nonsurgical, and surgical methods. Topics include tissues of the periodontium, epidemiology, the classification of periodontal diseases and conditions, disease prevention, disease treatment and management, drug therapy, immunology, microorganisms associated with periodontology, surgical and nonsurgical treatment, principles of periodontal surgery, periodontal/endodontic emergencies, and implantology and maintenance of implants. Prerequisite: DHY 101
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2.00 Credits
Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening, patient assessment, treatment planning, antimicrobial use, pulpvitality testing, treatment of hypersensitivity, whitening, implant care, tobacco cessation, and pit and fissure sealants. Prerequisite: DHY 110, DHY 107 Corequisite: DHY 2,0,2)
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4.00 Credits
Continues the development of student skills in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening, patient assessment, treatment planning, treatment of hypersensitivity, whitening, implant care, tobacco cessation, pit and fissure sealants, and applied techniques. Prerequisite: DHY 111, DHY 107 Corequisite: DHY 201
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4.00 Credits
Introduces pathology as a specialty of dentistry and includes the etiology, pathogenesis and recognition of various pathological conditions. Emphasis is placed on oral and paraoral pathology and systemic conditions affecting the head and neck. Topics include terminology, biopsy procedures, inflammation and repair, soft tissue and dental anomalies, pathogenesis of caries and pulpal pathology, cysts and tumors of the head and neck, systemic conditions, infectious diseases, diseases of salivary glands, blood dyscrasias, diseases of bone, vesiculoerosive diseases, and genetic diseases of the head and neck. Prerequisites: DHY 101, DHY 102
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4.00 Credits
Introduces principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Emphasizes actions and reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken by dental patients. Topics include pharmaceutical referencing, legal and ethical considerations, drug effects, contraindications, drugrelated emergencies, and dentalrelated anesthesia, and pain control. Prerequisite: Program admission
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4.00 Credits
Provides the student with a broad understanding of the healthcare system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological, and economic forces directing the system. Prepares the student to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in a the community by meeting specific dental health needs of community groups. Topics include: epidemiology, community dental care assessment, community dental care provision, preventive counseling for groups, group oral health education, terminology, dental care systems, biostatistics, and concepts of dental research. Prerequisite: DHY 111
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