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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in:DEH1800, DEH1800L, DES1200, DES1200L, and DEH2300. A study of the biological and clinical factors as they relate to periodontal disease. This course is designed to help the dental hygiene student acquire knowledge of the biologic basis for periodontal therapy. Emphasis will be placed on the recognition and differentiation of periodontal health and disease states, formulation of a dental hygiene treatment plan, initial and maintenance therapy, and referral of patients. Contact: 2 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in: DEH1800, DEH1800L, DES1200, DES1200L, and DEH2300. Corequisite: DEH2602. This lab/clinical course introduces students to the treatment of moderate to advanced periodontal patient care Part of the clinical component includes rotations in periodontal offices in the community where students can observe and assist with periodontal surgery. Students also rotate through externship clinics in the community including Leon County Health Department. The on-campus clinic experience involves dental hygiene treatment that includes patient education, periodontal evaluation through radiographic interpretation and clinical assessment, treatment planning and Phase I therapy for periodontal disease. One-on-one instruction in advanced periodontal instrumentation is taught on periodontal patients who present as periodontal case-based learning requirements of the program. Contact: 120 clock hours per semester.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in: DEH1800, DEH1800L, DES1200, DES1200L, DEH2300. The course prepares the dental hygiene student to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in the community. The concepts of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of community-based programs are taught. The student will plan a community oral health education program that is implemented and evaluated in the Community Dental Health Practicum. Cultural differences, socio-economic factors, and barriers to health care are discussed in relation to developing preventive programs. Federal and state public health programs are discussed as well as current public health issues. Community oral health programs for vulnerable populations such as indigent, geriatric, and special needs patients are included. Contact: 2 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DEH2504, DEH2802, DEH2802L, DEH2701, DES1044, DES2100, DES2100L, DEH2602, DEH2602L and DEH2300 The course is a continuation and practicum component of DEH2701. In this course, students apply public health/health education principles by designing and presenting dental health education projects to various audiences. Emphasis is placed on students interacting with a variety of groups which may include public school students (grades K12), nursing home residents, health fair participants, mentally and physically handicapped children and adults, and Head Start children. Contact: 15 hours per semester.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DEH1802, DEH1802L, DES1044, DES2100, DES2100L, DEH2602, DEH2602L and DEH2300. Corequisite: DEH2804L. This is the final dental hygiene theory course. Emphasis is on ethics and jurisprudence, clinical seminars (as needed), student presentations of periodontal case studies and an in-depth review of Florida statutes and laws regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Time is also allowed for a Mock Clinical Board Examination. Contact: 2 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DEH1802, DEH1802L, DES1044, DES2100, DES2100L, DEH2602, DEH 2602L and DEH2300. Corequisite: DEH2804*. This is the final clinical course. The student will demonstrate ability to synthesize and conceptualize all knowledge, theory skills previously learned and utilize these skills and practical skills previously learned and utilize these skills to provide direct patient services at the entry level (or above) proficiency required of a licensed dental hygienist. Responsibilities in expanded functions will be practiced and performed to clinical competence on patients including application of pit and fissure sealants, polishing amalgam restorations, transferring dental instruments, use of ultrasonic scalers, correlation of radiographs, root planning, impressions for study models and monitoring nitrous oxide. External clinical experience in the areas of special needs patients and geriatric patients will be obtained from area correctional institutions and public health facilities. A mock clinical board exam utilizing members of the professional community as examiners will be administered to students in preparation for the state board examination. Contact: 240 clock hours per semester. Additional fee.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of program chair. The course is an independent study whereby dental assisting, dental hygiene, dental students or pre-dental students may be provided individual instruction for shadowing in the on-campus or off campus clinics, or remediating or reviewing clinical skills and/or didactic course materials. Each student will meet with the course director to establish requirements for individual student needs. Students are graded on the basis of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory performance. Contact: 15 hours per semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of College Preparatory English (ENC0020) and College Preparatory Reading (REA0002) or appropriate placement scores. An overview of normal human behavior from birth to senescence. Cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development are examined within a developmental framework and implications for the individual and the various institutions of our society are discussed. Lecture 3 hours.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DEA0020 and DEA0020L, DES1020, DES1020L, DES1200, DES1200L, DEA0830, DEA0830L. Didactic information and clinical practical applications in the utilization of nitrous oxide sedation and general anesthesiology. Topics covered include proper handling of related equipment, delivery techniques, pharmacology, safety considerations, signs & symptoms of complications, and emergency management. Contact: 15 clock hours per semester.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program. Corequisite: DES 1020L. The course is a comprehensive study of the orofacial and related structures in the head and neck. Included is a study of basic tooth structure in the primary and permanent dentition, the formation of those structures, types of teeth, relationship of form to function, the principles of occlusion, periodontal health, tooth eruption schedules and the effects of deviation from normal findings in the permanent dentition. The tissues of the oral cavity and pharynx are discussed along with salivary glands and various types of papillae and tonsilar tissues. The course content includes a detailed examination of head and neck anatomy, the bones of the skull and the landmarks of each; muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, with origins, insertions, blood supply, and innervation of each, distribution of the arteries and veins of the head and neck, lymphatic drainage, and the twelve cranial nerves with special emphasis on the fifth and seventh. Temporomandibular joint function and disorders causing facial pain will also be discussed. Timing of the content will correlate with the corequisite Dental Anatomy Lab, DES1020L. Contact: 2 hours per week.
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