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3.00 Credits
The integration of knowledge concerning the criminal justice system, criminal law, criminology, juvenile delinquency, law enforcement, corrections, administration, legal aspects, and research methods. Restricted to students receiving the baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice. Registration is required during the final semester of the student's senior year in which the degree is to be received.
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2.00 Credits
An in-depth introduction to dental radiography. Subject matter includes the history of dental x-rays; theoretical aspects of x-ray production, the x-ray machine; radiation protection; applications of dental x-ray film; normal radiographic anatomy; and patient education.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the fundamental knowledge base necessary to instruct dental patients in prevention of oral diseases with a study of professional and patient utilized plaque removal techniques and aids as they apply to various age groups of patients, use of fluorides, oral irrigation, care of hypersensitive teeth, and cleaning of dental appliances. Discussion of basic research methodology in regard to product evaluation. An examination of common physical characteristics of various age groups with emphasis on how these might affect treatment, as well as content of patient education. Includes discussion and analysis of the patient/healthcare provider relationship regarding ethical and legal responsibilities of each.
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5.00 Credits
Further development of skills acquired in prerequisite Clinical Practice course through treatment of clinical patients under close supervision of program faculty. Introduction and development of selective polishing procedures and practical application of professional methods utilized to clean dental appliances.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Study of the materials used in restorative dentistry and in various other specialty areas of dentistry to fabricate dental appliances and tooth restorations. This course includes lecture and laboratory components designed to help students develop an understanding of the composition, properties, structure, and manipulative variables of dental materials historically used in dentistry, as well as the most current materials available. Emphasis is placed on practical, clinical applications of materials; the dental hygienist's role in educating patients regarding these materials; and the techniques for placement of the materials in the oral cavity.
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4.00 Credits
Overall orientation to program, review of the history of the dental hygiene profession, discussion of institutional accreditation and individual licensing, and an introduction to the current dental health trends, issues, research, and legislation influencing the dental hygiene profession as well as the changing role of the dental hygienist. Emphasis is placed on a study of the prevention of disease transmission, content and rationale for comprehensive assessment of health, dental, and periodontal status; content and rationale for treatment plans and summaries; and instrumentation techniques and patient education based on the needs of the individual patient. This course must be taken in conjunction with Clinical Practice I to achieve basic cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in patient care procedures.
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2.00 Credits
Microscopic anatomy of the teeth and related oral structures. Subject matter includes an introduction to General Histology; the embryologic development of the face and oral cavity; development of teeth and their eruption; tooth enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp; periodontal ligament; salivary glands; dental caries; and the temporomandibular joint.
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3.00 Credits
The study of the normal and pathological structures of the periodontium with emphasis on patient education by the hygienist for the prevention of periodontal disease and gingival problems. Includes information on various treatment modalities for management of periodontal disease.
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
Hands on oral radiology; includes practical experience in both laboratory and clinical applications. Students gain experience in mounting and interpretation of dental radiographs. Also includes discussions of infection control in radiographic procedures, quality assurance in dental radiography, intra and extraoral film placement criteria, and principles of panoramic radiography.
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4.00 Credits
Application of didactic instruction from the course Dental Hygiene I (DNHY 3014) with emphasis on application of the principles of infection control, acquiring skills to detect and remove calculus and other tooth deposits, and assessment and documentation of patients' medical, dental, and periodontal status. Laboratory practice on manikins and clinical experiences on selected patients (fellow classmates).
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