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3.00 Credits
(3 credit/4 contact hours) Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of external and internal morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary dentition. Also introduces the student to various tooth identification systems, classifications of occlusion and dental anomalies. Topics include: oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion and dental anomalies. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: DHY 101 . Spring 2009 Course Availability
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2.00 Credits
(2 credit/2 contact hours) Focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body with emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral cavity. Topics include: cellular structure and organelles, histology of epithelium, histology of muscle tissue, histology of nerve tissue, histology of connective tissue, embryological development of the head and neck, tooth development and development of tooth supporting structures. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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3.00 Credits
(3 credit/3 contact hours) Focuses on anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasis is placed on those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics include: Terminology, anatomic landmarks, osteology of the skull, temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, nervous system, blood supply of the head and neck, lymphatic system and immunology, endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck, nasal and paranasal sinuses, and fascial spaces and the spread of dental infections. Prerequisites: DHY 101 . Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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3.00 Credits
(3 credit/4 contact hours) Focuses on the nature, qualities, composition and manipulation of materials 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. Topics include: dental material standards, dental material properties, impression materials, gypsum products, mouthguards 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. Prerequisites: DHY 100 . Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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2.00 Credits
(2 credit/2 contact hours) Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: Professionalism, asepsis, patient assessment, emergencies, instrumentation, charting, patient and clinician positioning, ethics, and oral health education. Prerequisites: AHS 104 DHY 100 . Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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2.00 Credits
(2 credit/6 contact hours) Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: asepsis, patient examination, emergencies, instrumentation, charting, patient positioning, ethics, and oral health. Prerequisites: DHY 100 . Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit/3 contact hours) Provides fundamental skills in the dental environment. The course focuses on infection control procedures and exposure management. Topics include: asepsis; dental terminology; ethics, professionalism; emergencies; patient assessment; and patient and clinician positioning. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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3.00 Credits
(3 credit/3 contact hours) Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation physics principles; radiation biology; radiation safety; radiographic quality assurance; imaging theory; radiographic interpretation; radiographic need; legal issues of dental radiography; and digital radiography techniques and principles. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit/3 contact hours) Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles and techniques. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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2.00 Credits
(2 credit/2 contact hours) Continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include: caries, prevention, occlusion, instrumentation, dental appliances, patient management, interdental care and impression and study cast techniques. Prerequisites: DHY 102 DHY 104 . Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability
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