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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck are studied with special emphasis on nerves, muscles and their attachments, bone structures, and functions of the oral cavity.
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1.00 Credits
Oral diseases and preventable conditions will be reviewed and evaluated in terms of their causes, assessment of individual risk factors, epidemiological distributions in populations, clinical detection, and evidence-based approaches to prevention. Preventive methods, including fluoride, sealants, mouth guards, and plaque control measures, will be discussed in terms of their utilization, effectiveness, method of delivery, and cost.
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1.00 Credits
Clinical application of principles and theories learned in DHYG 103, Dental Radiology. Exposure, processing and management of intra and extra oral radiographs.
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5.00 Credits
Patient assessment, treatment planning, writing, and communicating of dental hygiene treatment plans. The implementation of various dental hygiene treatment modalities including information pertaining to patients will special needs.
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2.00 Credits
A study of drugs with emphasize on the classification of drugs, their uses, actions, interactions, side effects, contraindications and oral manifestations with emphasis on dental applications. A study of dental anesthetics is included.
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1.00 Credits
The prevention, diagnosis and management of common medical emergencies in the dental setting.
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1.00 Credits
Principles of general pathology, oral pathology and oral medicine related to the etiology, progression, recognition and treatment of numerous pathological conditions. Course content focuses oral manifestations of systemic diseases, and pathologic identification of infectious diseases. Emphasis is placed on the importance of early recognition by the dental hygienist of abnormal oral conditions.
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2.00 Credits
A study of the principles and methods used in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating community dental health programs. Topics include epidemiology, research methodology, biostatistics, preventive dental care, dental health education, program planning, and financing and utilization of dental services. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a community dental health program.
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2.00 Credits
Study of physical and chemical properties, identification, characteristics and manipulation of dental materials.
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2.00 Credits
Provides the dental hygiene student with both the theoretical knowledge and the practical clinical skills to successfully perform the appropriate pain control measures to maintain patient safety and comfort. This includes the prevention and management of emergencies.
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