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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: CHEM 122 and ENGL 121 and PSYC 130 and BIOL 140 and BIOL 230 and Prerequisite or corequisite: SOC 122 Corequisites: DHYG 121 and DHYG 125 and DHYG 138 This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge base of the science and physical properties of dental materials. Through laboratory exercises, students will have hands-on experience with dental materials used in dental hygiene and dentistry while applying their knowledge of dental material sciences. 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 230 and CHEM 122 and ENGL 121 and PSYC 130 and BIOL 140 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and Prerequisites or corequisites: SOC 122 and DHYG 135 Corequisites: DHYG 121 and DHYG 125 This course is designed to provide dental hygiene students with the basic anatomical foundations to support clinical course work. Topics to be covered include embryonic development of the head and neck, along with identification of the bones in the skull. Muscles of the head and neck will be identified along with their functions, insertion and origins. The vascular, lymphatic and nervous systems of the head and neck will be discussed along with the anatomical basis of the spread of infection. 3 hrs. lecture and lab/wk.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DHYG 121 Corequisites: DHYG 142 and DHYG 146 and DHYG 148 and prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 225 and DHYG 135 The course will include clinical application of dental hygiene techniques and instrumentation, oral health products, patient motivation and educational techniques, preventive strategies including use of an intraoral clinic camera and an introduction to selected dental specialties. Students will be prepared for medical and dental emergencies, which may be encountered in various practice settings. An introduction to the dental hygiene process (ADPIE) and working with special-needs patient populations will be provided. 2 hrs. lecture & 8 hrs. clinic/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $25 to $35.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DHYG 121 Corequisites: DHYG 140 and DHYG 146 and DHYG 148 and Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 225 and DHYG 135 This class will concentrate on the theory and clinical practice of exposing, processing, mounting and evaluating oral radiographs with emphasis on radiation protection and infection control for the patient and operator. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DHYG 121 Corequisites: DHYG 140 and DHYG 142 and DHYG 148 Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 225 and DHYG 135 This course will include recognition of the etiology and clinical signs and symptoms of periodontal diseases. The inflammatory process, treatment planning and nonsurgical therapy are discussed. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: DHYG 121 Corequisites: DHYG 140 and DHYG 142 and DHYG 146 Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 225 and DHYG 135 Students will study health and apply educational methods for individuals and groups, with special emphasis on behavior modification, compliance, communication and motivation. Exercises in the research process and evaluation research articles are included. 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DHYG 140 and BIOL 235 Corequisites: DHYG 225 and DHYG 230 and DHYG 240 Students will continue development in the areas of patient management, preventive dental hygiene treatment and proficiency in clinical techniques through practical application. Current advances in dental hygiene services will also be introduced. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 16 hrs. clinic/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $250 to $275.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DHYG 140 and BIOL 235 Corequisites: DHYG 221 and DHYG 230 and DHYG 240 This course will introduce the students to concepts related to general systemic and oral pathology. General principles of pathology include inflammation, immunity, neoplasia and wound healing. Basic pathological processes of oral conditions, their etiologies and treatments will be discussed. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DHYG 140 and BIOL 235 Corequisites: DHYG 221 and DHYG 225 and DHYG 240 This course will introduce the basic principles of drug actions, emphasizing dental-related therapeutics and drugs associated with common systemic disorders, information on the selection of professional products, and principles necessary in administering local anesthesia. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DHYG 140 and BIOL 235 Corequisites: DHYG 221 and DHYG 225 and DHYG 230 Topics will include public health agencies, statistical procedures for critiquing scientific literature, identifying dental needs of different groups and planning dental health education programs. Preventive techniques, health promotion, consumer advocacy and the role of the dental hygienist in public health will be emphasized. Field experience will be included. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.
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