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3.00 Credits
RadiographyThis course is the study of the nature, physical behavior, biological effects, methods of control, safety precautions, and techniques for exposing, processing, mounting, and evaluating oral radiographs, including clinical practice of radiographic techniques. Prerequisite: DHG 13. Two class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies2 credits Spring; Day only
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3.00 Credits
HygienistsThis course is a study of the pathology of periodontal disease and the philosophy of periodontal treatments, including both surgical and non-surgical therapy procedures. The course focuses on the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, methods of assessment, diagnosis, and classification of periodontal disease. The course emphasizes the relationship between periodontal health and systemic health and risk factors. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Spring; Day only
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3.00 Credits
HygienistsA study of drugs to familiarize the student with their origin, physical and chemical properties, dosage and therapeutic effects. Special consideration is given to those drugs affecting dental or dental hygiene procedures. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. One class hour a week. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Spring; Day only
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3.00 Credits
HygieneThis course is a study of the theory of pain management in dental hygiene and dentistry. Topics include general anesthesia, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation and topical anesthesia. In addition, the course includes a review of head and neck anatomy; neurophysiology; anesthetic pharmacology; management of local and systemic anesthetic complications; evaluation of the patient; mandibular and maxillary local anesthesia techniques; and infection control and exposure control protocol. Prerequisite: DHG 19, DHG 28 and sophomore standing. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Fall; Day only
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3.00 Credits
3This course is a continuation of the theoretical aspects of dental hygiene clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth examination of the dental hygiene process of care related to patient assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, dental hygiene treatment plan, implementation, and evaluation of treatment in relation to comprehensive dental hygiene care. Additional emphasis is placed on ethical decision making in the provision of care, including the treatment of patients with special needs. Prerequisite: DHG 20 and sophomore standing. One class hour a week. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Fall; Day only
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3.00 Credits
3This course is a clinical practicum in which students have an increased number of patient experiences that provide additional experience in the performance of a more complex dental hygiene process of care. Also, on service-learning rotations, students gain additional clinical experience at extramural sites providing care for patients with special needs. In addition, laboratory sessions are devoted to developing techniques in the administration of local anesthesia. Prerequisite: DHG 22 and sophomore standing. Twelve to fourteen hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall; Day only
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3.00 Credits
PathologyA study of the diseases of the human body, especially those of concern to the dentist and dental hygienist. Pathological conditions of the oral cavity are examined in detail, emphasizing the comparison of normal and abnormal conditions. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Two class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies2 credits Fall
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3.00 Credits
MaterialsThis course is a study of the science of dental materials, including physical, chemical, and biological properties, and the manipulation and care of materials used in the prevention and treatment of oral disease. The laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate the properties, applications, and uses of selected materials presented in lecture with special emphasis on the materials used within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Two class hours and one laboratory hour a week. Instructional Support Fee applies2 credits Fall; Day only
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3.00 Credits
4This course is a continuation of the theoretical aspects of dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical dimensions of dental hygiene practice and current state regulations concerning the practice of dental hygiene. Also, the study of patients with special needs continue along with discussion of domestic violence and child abuse. The course prepares students for employment and the attainment of professional goals. Prerequisite: DHG 31 and second semester sophomore standing. One class hour a week. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Spring; Day only
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3.00 Credits
4This course is a clinical practicum that provides the opportunity for further development of the clinical practice of dental hygiene in preparation for licensure. The focus is on the development of advanced clinical dental hygiene practice where students apply integrated, multi-disciplinary learning and a higher order of critical thinking to ensure the delivery of optimal patient care. In addition, through service-learning rotations, students gain additional clinical experience in the delivery of care for patients with special needs. Prerequisite: DHG 33 and second semester sophomore standing. Twelve to fourteen hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring; Day only
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