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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the role as a dental hygienist and provide the background information and knowledge necessary to function in subsequent clinical dental hygiene courses. Basic principles of intraoral and extraoral examinations, periodontal examination, assessment of plaque and calculus, instrumentation, instrument design, and fundamental skills necessary to perform subsequent clinical dental hygiene courses are taught.Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the infection and hazard control procedures necessary for the safe practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Emphasis is on microbiology, practical infection control, sterilization and monitoring, chemical disinfectants, aseptic technique, infectious diseases, OSHA and CDC standards. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
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0.00 Credits
This course is a detailed study of the morphology and functions of deciduous and permanent teeth, including the study of muscular and skeletal functions, the blood supply, and nervous system in relationship to the oral cavity. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide an understanding of how cells and tissues comprising the anatomical parts of the oral cavity develop and function. The course will also focus on the embryonic development of related facial and oral structures. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides a study of the science of dental materials, their composition, structures and properties; uses in dentistry and manipulation techniques. Emphasis is stressed on safety procedures during manipulations of materials and use of equipment. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or higher in all of the previous Dental Hygiene courses.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to radiographic procedures, theory of producing radiographs, biological affects and safety procedures. Practice of techniques is mastered on typodonts before exposures are made on patients. Diagnostic quality with maximum radiation protection is of special emphasis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides continued instruction of radiographic procedures which builds upon concepts introduced in Dental Radiology I. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or higher in all of the previous Dental Hygiene courses.
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0.00 Credits
This course is designed to further the student's knowledge of dental hygiene to include coronal and air polishing, instrument sharpening, hard tissue exam, dental trauma, emergency medical treatment, oral self-care devices, periodontal debridement, periodontal fi les, instrumentation strategies, treatment planning, health promotion, intraoral imaging, powered instrumentation, and literature reviews. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or higher in all of the previous DentalHygiene courses.
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to apply the concepts of comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. Emphasis will be placed on infection control, instrumentation, radiographic techniques, patient education, and treatment planning. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or higher in all of the previous Dental Hygiene courses.
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0.00 Credits
This course will provide basic drug terminology, general principles of drug interactions, routes of administration, adverse reactions, and drugs that alter dental treatment. Emphasis will be placed in knowledge of drugs in an overall understanding of health histories. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or higher in all of the previous Dental Hygiene courses.
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