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2.00 Credits
2 Credits Oral, Head & Neck Anatomy is a detailed study of the gross anatomy of the head and neck, and the external and internal morphology of the primary and permanent dentition. Emphasis is placed on structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Head and neck anatomy lecture topics include anatomic terminology, anatomic landmarks; the study of skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, and exocrine systems, facial spaces and the spread of dental infections. Dental anatomy lecture topics include anatomy of the oral cavity, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, tooth eruption schedules, occlusion, and operative dentistry. In order to apply knowledge of head, neck, and dental anatomy to clinical dental hygiene, students will study anatomical models of the head, neck, oral cavity, and teeth, and extracted teeth. Corequisites: DEH-1003, DEH-1003L, DES-1020L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit This course provides an opportunity to use anatomical models of the skull and teeth to apply didactic information in the laboratory setting and begin to apply knowledge of anatomy to clinical dental hygiene. Lab fee required. Corequisites: DES-1020, DEH-1003, DEH-1003L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits Dental Materials focuses on the nature, qualities, composition, and manipulation 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. Lecture topics include dental material standards, dental material 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. Students will have hands-on laboratory experience in the proper manipulation of dental materials commonly employed in dentistry. Some of the material taught in DES-1100C provides didactic, practical, and clinical experience necessary for the dental hygiene student to perform expanded functions as required by, and outlined in Florida Statue Title XXXII, Chapter 466, Section 466.024, and in the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64, Sections B5-16.001, B5-16.002, and B5-16.006 through B5-16.010. Prerequisites: CHM-1032, CHM-1032L, MCB-1000, MCB-1000L Corequisites: DES-1101L, DES-1831C Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit This course is designed to provide basic knowledge and laboratory practice necessary for the proper manipulation of dental materials commonly employed in dentistry. Prerequisites: CHM-1032, CHM-1032L Corequisites: DES-1101, DES-1831C Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits This course provides the student with fundamental knowledge of the nature, physics and biological effects of radiation to maximize understanding of proper control and safety precautions to be used in exposing, processing, mounting, and evaluating diagnostically acceptable radiographs. Corequisites: DES-1020, DES-1020L, DES-1201L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit This course provides the student with laboratory experience in exposing, processing, mounting, and critiquing diagnostically acceptable intraoral and extraoral radiographs. Corequisites: DES-1201, DES-1020, DES-1020L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits This core course introduces the dental hygiene student to the basic concepts of clinical practice. Topics include the history of dentistry, dental health team members, professional organizations, medical/dental history, vital signs, operation and maintenance of dental equipment, operator/ patient, four-handed techniques, oral evacuation, dental charting, cleaning of removable appliances, coronal polishing, and fluoride application techniques. Corequisites: DEH-1003, DEH-1003L, DES-1801L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit This course is designed for the practical application of professionalism and clinical procedures. Development of introductory skills is practiced in the clinical setting. Demonstration of required procedures is evaluated using preset standards. Corequisites: DES-1801, DEH-1003, DEH-1003L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits Expanded Duties for Dental Hygienists is a combined lecture and clinical course designed to provide didactic, practical, and clinical experience necessary for the dental hygiene student to perform expanded functions as required by, and outlined in Florida Statue Title XXXII, Chapter 466, Section 466.024, and in the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64, Sections B5-16.001, B5-16.002, and B5-16.006 through B5-16.010. Prerequisite: DEH-1800C Corequisites: DES-1101, DES-1101L, DEH-1820C Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit This course enables the student to gain knowledge and proficiency in all procedures necessary for office management. The course includes telephone techniques, ordering supplies, recall system, appointment control, bookkeeping, billing, and insurance procedures. Prerequisites: DES-2934, DEH-2804C Corequisite: DEH-2702L Credit for this course does NOT apply to the Associate in Arts degree.
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