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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to aid the student in understanding the numerous "special needs" that are present in people in our society, ranging from cardiovascular disease to mental disorders, childhood diseases to geriatrics. Emphasis will be placed on the medically/physically compromised patients who present for dental hygiene treatment either in a clinical setting or hospital setting. Treatment planning for these compromised patients will be discussed. Offered: Fall Prerequisite: Successful completion of second summer session dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a spectrum of experience, which contributes to the continuing development of insight into community problems and understanding the needs of people. It stimulates awareness of community action and community dental health program development. It provides an understanding of how private practice dentistry and community dental health can work together to meet the needs of the community. When completed, the student has a working knowledge of community dental health. Offered: Fall Prerequisite: Successful completion of second summer session dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to pathology relating causative factors to clinical manifestations. The study of gross and microscopic lesions of the teeth and related oral tissues will be included. Emphasis is placed on concepts of development/growth disturbances, diseases of microbiological origin, injury and repair, metabolic disturbances, and oral manifestations of various diseases and conditions. Offered: Fall Prerequisite: Successful completion of second summer session dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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2.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to familiarize dental hygiene students with drugs most used and/ or prescribed by dental offices as well as drug groups used to treat medical conditions. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate and thorough evaluation of medical histories. Referencing material related to pharmacology will also be emphasized. Offered: Fall Prerequisite: Successful completion of second summer session dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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5.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to further clinical experience in the practical application of oral prophylaxis techniques. Emphasis will be placed on improvement of the student's abilities in periodontal debridement, professionalism, and treatment planning. Students will be responsible for initial assessment, thorough in-depth treatment planning, plaque control programs, tobacco cessation education, caries counseling, periodontal debridement of periodontally involved patients and medically compromised patients, polishing, fluoride therapy, and maintenance therapy. Completion of these services will further the student's abilities to provide comprehensive dental hygiene treatment based on the individual patient needs. Offered: Fall Prerequisite: Successful completion of second summer session dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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1.00 Credits
This course focuses on the clinical applications of controlling the dental hygiene patient's pain and anxiety through the administration of local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide. The student will develop skills in the administration of local anesthesia in the oral cavity along with learning how to administer and monitor nitrous oxide. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year, Fall semester dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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2.00 Credits
This course prepares the graduating dental hygiene student to manage the telephone, schedule appointments, maintain patient records, receive payment, and complete third-party reimbursement forms in the private practice dental setting. The student will also learn to enter data for charges and payments, manage recall systems, and maintain inventory and written correspondence with other dental professionals. Along with the office skills, students will discuss legal and ethical dental hygiene practice issues, develop a resume, and learn interviewing skills. Students will also review for the state dental hygiene practice acts for Illinois and Iowa in preparation for the state jurisprudence examination. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of second semester Fall dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on aspects of periodontology other than non-surgical periodontology. The student will develop basic knowledge on the role of occlusion in periodontal health and disease, principles of periodontal surgery, management of soft tissue, dental implants, implant maintenance, and periodontal emergencies. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year, Fall semester dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student in making the transition from the "educational setting" to the "real world" of dental hygiene by covering dental specialties, advanced treatment planning, and preparation for the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination. This course includes a study of the rationale, indications and/or contraindications for amalgam polishing, periodontal dressings, rubber dams, suture removal, and dental cements/ liners/varnishes. Emphasis will be placed on treatment planning for comprehensive dental hygiene care as would be expected in private practice. Preparation for the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination will involve deliberation of case studies as a review of all topics covered on the examination. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year, Fall semester dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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5.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to further clinical experience in the practical application of oral prophylaxis techniques and providing comprehensive care for the patient in preparation of the student entering the "real world" of dental hygiene. Emphasis will be placed on the student's ability to improve upon periodontal debridement, professionalism, and treatment planning. Students will be responsible for initial assessment, thorough in-depth treatment planning, plaque control programs, tobacco cessation education, caries counseling, periodontal debridement of periodontally involved patients and medically compromised patients, polishing, fluoride therapy, and maintenance therapy. Students will also have the opportunity to polish amalgam restorations and make a bleaching tray. Completion of these services will further the student's abilities to provide comprehensive dental hygiene treatment based on the individual patient needs in an efficient manner as expected in private practice. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year, Fall semester dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable
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