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3.00 Credits
A continuation of clinical skills, patient assessments, treatment and appointment scheduling, preventive techniques and application of dental hygiene procedures at the intermediate to advanced level. Workbased instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical faculty. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a "C" or above, DHYG 221, 225 Corequisites:DHYG 229, 233, 235, 237 and enrolled in or completed with a "C" orabove, SOCI 110. Semester Offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the principles and concepts of community public health and dental health education with an emphasis on community assessment, educational planning, implementation and evaluation. Introduction to statistical, scientific review of literature. Laboratory emphasizes methods and materials used in teaching dental health education in various community environments. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a "C" or above, DHYG 221, 225Corequisites: DHYG 229, 233, 234, 237 and enrolled in or completed with a "C" or above, SOCI 110. Semester Offered: Fall.
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2.00 Credits
A study of the application of various physical, chemical and psychological modalities to the prevention and treatment of preoperative and post-operative patient anxiety and pain. Emphasis is placed on dental hygiene administration of local anesthesia and the monitoring of nitrous oxide. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a C or above, DHYG 221, 225 Corequisites: DHYG 229, 233, 234, 235 and enrolled in or completed with a "C" orabove, SOCI 110. Semester Offered: Fall.
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2.00 Credits
A continuation of information to prepare the student for advanced clinical practice. Provides an in-depth study of dental hygiene care for diverse patient populations and provides a forum for evaluation of the service project from Dental Public Health, and synthesis of all dental hygiene knowledge, skills and attitudes into a case presentation. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a "C" or above : DHYG 229, 233, 234, 235, 237. Corequisites: DHYG244, 245, 247 and enrolled in or completed with a "C" or above PSYC120. Semester Offered: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
The clinical sessions combine both basic and advanced dental hygiene skills with time management techniques essential for private practice. Comprehensive patient care to include assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of dental hygiene care, non-surgical periodontal therapy, adjunct clinical procedures, ultrasonic instrumentation, patient management, sealants and comprehensive programs for control of dental diseases will be emphasized. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Course consists of faculty supervised patient treatment in the clinic. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a "C" or above : DHYG 229, 233, 234, 235, 237. Corequisites: DHYG243, 245, 247 and enrolled in or completed with a "C" or above PSYC120. Semester Offered: Spring.
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2.00 Credits
Examination of the dental hygienist's role in practice settings including dental office management, employment considerations in both traditional and non-traditional settings, the future role of the dental hygienist, resume preparation and job interviewing. Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in New Mexico and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a "C" or above : DHYG 229, 233, 234, 235, 237.Corequisites: DHYG 243, 244, 247 and enrolled in or completed with a "C" or above PSYC 120. Semester Offered: Spring.
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2.00 Credits
The practicum is designed to provide the student the opportunity to apply the theory of dental hygiene practice and supervised clinical experience to a practical setting. Prerequisites: All of the following courses must be completed with a "C" or above : DHYG 229, 233, 234, 235, 237.Corequisites: DHYG 243, 244, 245, and enrolled in or completed with a "C" or above PSYC 120. Semester Offered: Spring.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special or specific topic course to meet the needs of students. Topics and credits are announced in the Schedule of Classes. These courses may be used as electives for Associate degree requirements. May be repeated one or more times for additional credit. No more than 6 credits of special topic courses can be used toward a degree.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Course is designed to address a variety of subjects required to meet the needs of lifelong learning students. Not available for transfer nor applicable as an elective.
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5.00 Credits
Study of the diesel fueled internal combustion engine. Complete disassembly and reassembly and final tune-up. Diagnosis of system malfunction. Basic failure analysis. Dynomometer testing of engines. Diagnosis and repairs will be performed on various manufacturer equipment and components. Safety will be strictly enforced. Corequisite DIME 111. Semester offered: Fall even numbered years.
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