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4.00 Credits
Credits: 4 (2-6) Introduction to primary dental hygiene services. The basic sciences are related to the performance of such services as taking the medical and dental history oral inspection, scaling and polishing teeth and patient education. Didactic materials are supplemented by laboratory and clinical exercises. May not be audited.
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5.00 Credits
Credits: 5 (2-13) Prerequisite(s): DHY 102, DHY 105 and DHY 107 and current CPR certification Clinical practice on patients of selected difficulty, encompassing the areas of oral inspection, extra and intra oral radiology, prophylaxis and patient education. Lecture material covers clinic related skills as well as a general reference to the entire scope of practice of this profession. May not be audited.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (2-0) Prerequisite(s): DHY 102, DHY 105 and DHY 107 This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with an understanding of basic nutrition as it applies to general and oral health. Topics covered include the fundamental biochemical principles of nutrients, nutrient requirements, food sources and related diseases. Students are taught nutritional concepts as they apply to preventive dentistry, emphasizing dietary analysis and counseling for caries susceptible and periodontally involved dental patients. Students are introduced to the evaluation and use of nutritional references and educational materials to enhance patient treatment.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (2-0) Prerequisite(s): DHY 108, DHY 110, DHY 204 and DHY 205 Corequisite(s): DHY 208 An introduction to the basic principles of pathology. A consideration of common diseases affecting the human body and knowledge of how to correlate basic principles of general pathology to oral diseases and lesions. Special attention focused on abnormal conditions of the oral cavity.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (1-3) Prerequisite(s): DHY 102, DHY 105 and DHY 107 A study of the chemical and physical properties of materials most commonly used in dental practice. Includes demonstration and performance of basic laboratory and operatory procedures as related to these materials. Student performance of basic laboratory and operatory procedures related to general dentistry and expanded functions for auxiliaries is an integral part of the course.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (2-0) Prerequisite(s): BIO 211, DHY 102, DHY 105 and DHY 107 A detailed study of the periodontium in both the healthy and diseased states. Includes the etiology, histopathology, description and treatment of periodontal disease and emphasizes the dental hygienist's role in initial periodontal therapy.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (2-0) Prerequisite(s): DHY 108, DHY 110, DHY 204 and DHY 205 Introduces educational concepts, objectives and methodology in dental health instruction at various levels. The materials and methods used in individual and group teaching of dental health are included, preparing the student to teach in a classroom setting, in professional groups and in a variety of community situations.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (2-0) Prerequisite(s): CHM 107 Corequisite(s): BIO 112, DHY 203, DHY 207, DHY 211, DHY 215 Designed to acquaint the dental hygienist with pharmacology as it relates to the dental office. The classification use and action of drugs will be emphasized. Prescription writing, the importance of the patient's health history and emergency care of adverse reaction will also be included.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 (1-3) Prerequisite(s): DHY 203, DHY 207, DHY 211 and DHY 215 A basic course in the concept, scope and administration of public health programs. Emphasis on the needs of the population and the role of the dental hygienist within public health practice. Opportunity provided for field experience in analysis and planning of public health education projects.
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5.00 Credits
Credits: 5 (1-17) Prerequisite(s): DHY 108, DHY 110, DHY 204, DHY 205 and current CPR certification Continuation of DHY 108 emphasizing more challenging clinical skills. Students develop treatment plans and do more detailed patient assessments. An understanding of medical conditions and complications related to dental treatment is covered in lecture. May not be audited.
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