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3.00 Credits
Systematic presentation of additional theories and skills necessary to perform an oral prophylaxes and supplementary techniques. Emphasis will be placed on additional principles of instrumentation, instrument sharpening techniques, polishing technique, use of fluorides, taking alginate impressions, comprehensive periodontal evaluation, dental and periodontal charting, blood pressure measurement, medical emergencies in the dental office, classification of dental caries, use of phase microscope, and dental hygiene planning. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 121 and Dental Hygiene 123. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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Laboratory Companion course designed for the application of concepts presented in Dental Hygiene 121. Practice provided in the pre clinical laboratory setting. Instrumentation skills are performed on typodonts and on student partners to a specified standard of competency. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 121. 6 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.
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Laboratory Companion course designed for the application of concepts presented in Dental Hygiene 122 within the laboratory/clinical setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 122. 9 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study to provide an integrated background of the fundamental principles of general biochemistry, metabolism, oral biochemistry and nutrition. Particular reference is made to the molecular components of cells, their chemical processes, the biological basis of dental disease, and the clinical application of nutritional theory on the counseling of dental patients. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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The application of the fundamental principles of radiology in the study of teeth and surrounding structures. Provides pre clinical laboratory and beginning clinical experience in exposing, processing, mounting, and basic interpretation of dentalradiographs. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 131 and Dental Hygiene 133. 2 lecture and 3 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of general and oral pathology with emphasis on diseases and their manifestations in the oral cavity. Recognition and detection of such deviations from normal is also studied. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 131 and Dental Hygiene 133. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of material science and physical properties while gaining practical experience in the manipulation of restorative materials used in dental hygiene practice. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the microscopic, embryologic and morphologic characteristics of the cells, tissues and structures associated with the oral cavity. Emphasis is placed on the development, structure and function of periodontal tissues, external and internal morphology of the teeth and basic concepts of occlusion. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226 and Biology 227 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course consists of lectures, readings, study of models and prosection that will introduce the student to the gross anatomical structure and function of the human head and neck including the face, oral cavity, and deep structure of the face. Clinical implications and correlations will be discussed. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226 and Biology 227 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of Preventive Therapy I with special emphasis on the psychology of motivation, special patient care, and specific population groups. Procedures will be introduced for developing and presenting dental health educational materials primarily to children in the school setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 112 and Consent of Department Chairperson. 50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour.
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