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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of periodontal diseases as the scientific basis for dental hygiene. Course topics include the etiologic factors and abnormal conditions in the supporting structures with an emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist in clinical approaches to periodontal therapy. Prerequisites: DENH 1024, DENH 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH 1045
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to drug actions, mechanisms of drugs, and bodily reactions. Special emphasis will be given to the oral and systemic effects of drugs and how they my affect dental treatment. Prerequisite(s): DENH 1024, DENH 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH 1045
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3.00 Credits
This is the second in a series of three DENH principles courses. Students will review the rationale for delivery of dental hygiene services and be introduced to care and management of patients with special needs. Prerequisite(s): DENH 1024, DENH 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH 1045 Corequisite(s): DENH 1085
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3.00 Credits
This is the second in a series of four DENH clinical courses which provides further instrumentation techniques, more advanced assessment skills, and new clinical procedures. This course also covers development of both the dental hygiene diagnosis and the dental hygiene treatment plan. Students will treat patients in the Century College dental clinic. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): DENH 1024, DENH 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH 1045 Corequisite(s): DENH 1080
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to techniques needed to assess and treat patients requiring local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Emergency procedures will be taught for all new procedures introduced. This course meets the certification requirements of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry for local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): DENH 1050, DENH 1060, DENH 1080, and DENH 1085
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3.00 Credits
This is the third dental hygiene principles course emphasizing advanced clinical procedures and techniques alongside diagnosis and care planning for patients with more complex treatment needs. Prerequisite(s): DENH 2005 Corequisite: DENH 2015
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5.00 Credits
This is the third in the series of clinical courses where students treat patients in the college's dental clinic under supervision of the dental hygiene faculty. Emphasis is placed on the development of competencies in assessment, diagnosis, documentation, treatment planning, evaluation of outcomes, and implementation of various treatment strategies for patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease. Students are also required to participate in off-campus rotations where they provide care for patients from diverse age and ethnic groups. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): DENH 2005 Corequisite: DENH 2010
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of general and oral pathology with topics of special interest to the dental hygienist. It will cover the etiology and symptomatology of oral diseases and oral manifestations of systemic diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the hygienists role in educating patients about oral health and disease and modifying dental hygiene treatment plans for patients who have pathological conditions. Prerequisite(s): DENH 2005
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2.00 Credits
This course examines the characteristics of community dental health programs with emphasis on epidemiology, program planning and delivery, scientific research, and the delivery and financing of dental care in the United States. Students examine the professional hygienist's role and responsibility in the delivery of dental hygiene care to all populations. Prerequisite(s): DENH 2005
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1.00 Credits
This course is the application of concepts learned in DENH 2030, Community Dental Health. Students design, implement, and evaluate dental health projects conducted in the community in collaboration with the Century College Service Learning department. Prerequisite(S): DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH 2020, and DENH 2030
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