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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 12 lab hrs, 5 cr (fall only) Advanced didactic material and clinical experience. The instructor serves as a group facilitator who assists the student in developing an appreciation for the concepts, topics and procedures related to the clinical experience and in integrating the material into the practice of clinical oral hygiene. Prerequisites: DEN 1200/DH 200, DEN 1217/DH 217, DEN 1218/DH 218; corequisites: DEN 2311/DH 311, DEN 2315/DH 315, DEN 2317/DH 317, DEN 2318/DH 318
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2.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 2 cr (fall only) Basic principles of pathology, with special reference to diseases of the oral cavity and contiguous structures and their clinical considerations in dental hygiene treatment. Prerequisites: DEN 1100/DH 100, DEN 1112/DH 112, DEN 1114/DH 114; corequisites: DEN 1200/DH 200, DEN 1217/DH 217, BIO 2312/BY 301.2, BIO 3302/BY 302
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2.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 2 cr (fall only) Pharmacological action of drugs on functions of the body. Therapeutics of drugs commonly employed in dental practice. Prerequisites: BIO 2312/BY 301.2, BIO 3302/BY 302; corequisites: DEN 2300/DH 300, DEN 2311/DH 311
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1.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 1 cr (fall only) Advanced study of concepts and current treatment modalities of periodontal therapy Prerequisites: DEN 1200/DH 200, DEN 1217/DH 217; corequisites: DEN 2300/DH 300, DEN 2311/DH 311, DEN 2315/DH 315
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2.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 2 cr (fall only) The study of sources, physical and chemical characteristics of materials used in dentistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 1000/CH 215, DEN 1200/DH 200; corequisite: DEN 2300/DH 300
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5.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 12 lab hrs, 5 cr (spring only) Continuation of the principles and techniques involved in the practice of dental hygiene, as introduced in DEN 1100/DH 100, DEN 1200/DH 200 and DEN 2300/DH 300. Using the knowledge and skills acquired in this and previous semesters, the student will assess each patient assigned, formulate a treatment plan, complete treatment and evaluate results. Prerequisites: DEN 2300/DH 300, DEN 2311/DH 311, DEN 2315/DH 315, DEN 2317/DH 317, DEN 2318/DH 318; corequisites: DEN 2413/DH 413, BIO 3524/BY 524
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2.00 Credits
2 cl hrs, 1 field consultation hr, 2 cr (spring only) The dental hygienist's role as an educator and resource person in the field of public and community health is examined. Field experience and participation in dental education programs are included. Prerequisite: MAT 1180/MA 180; corequisite: DEN 2400/DH 400
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr An overview of alternative career pathways for the graduate dental hygienist, reflective of the established industry needs. Students will explore opportunities within the industrial, educational and administrative arenas, as well as review emerging technologies and issues of patient advocacy. Prerequisites: DEN 2400/DH 400, HSA 3510/HL 510, HSA 4740/HL 740 or department approval required
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course will explore advanced concepts in dental hygiene theory and present current research and existing trends in several areas of clinical dental hygiene practice. Prerequisites: DEN 2400/DH 400, HSA 4740/HL 740
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2.00 Credits
1 cl hr, 4 field hrs, 2 cr (spring only) An elective course offered in the spring semester for second-year dental hygiene students. Department approval required in order to be eligible to enroll in this course. The dental hygiene student will function as an intern for 60 field hours at an area hospital. Depending upon the availability of spaces and hospital selection, different internship sites will emphasize specific aspects of dentistry. As allowed by the New York State Dental Practice Act, the dental hygiene intern will observe and/or participate in the management of dental patients with complex medical or dental needs, such as dental implants, surgical extractions, biopsies of oral lesions, periodontal surgery and pediatric dental caries. Prerequisite: Department approval required Note: DEN 2700/DH 700 is an elective course. It is not a course required for graduation from the dental hygiene department
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