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2.00 Credits
Students continue to apply the learned theories, principles and responsibilities related to the field of dental hygiene practice in the dental hygiene clinic. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, CPR health care provider level. DHY:132, DHY:130, DHY:131 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
Theory and clinical applications of pain control interventions appropriate for use within the context of dental hygiene care delivery. The psychology, physiology, and pharmacology of pain control are covered, with emphasis on the prevention, recognition and management of adverse reactions. Interventions within the legal scope of dental hygiene practice in Missouri are the focus of this course. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, CPR health care provider level, DHY:137 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction of additional clinical dental hygiene procedures including advanced periodontal instrumentation and skills to further develop the assessment and implementation of the dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan. Theories and principles for the use of power scalers, air polishers, pulp vitality testers, cast and models, tooth bleaching, and tray fabrication of the current literature will continue. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program. DHY:142, DHY:215, ENG:101 and Reading Proficiency.
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1.00 Credits
Application of clinical dental hygiene concepts learned in Clinical Dental Hygiene III. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, CPR health care provider level, DHY:142, DHY:215 and Reading Proficiency.
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4.00 Credits
Students continue to apply the learned theories, principles and responsibilities related to the field of dental hygiene practice in the dental hygiene clinic and at community dental health facilities. Additional dental hygiene modalities will be implemented into patient treatment care. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, CPR health care provider level, DHY:142, DHY:215, COM:101 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a study of the history, economics, and management of the public health organization, its delivery, and supportive services. Included are the assessment and control of dental disease through dental personnel roles in schools, industry, civic, and public organizations. Emphasis is placed on examinations of the principles of public health, epidemiological methods of investigation, the US health care system, basic concepts in research and biostatistics and community based program planning. Introduction to techniques for evaluating dental/dental hygiene literature is established. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, ENG:101, COM:101 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
Advanced study of the periodontium in disease. Periodontitis, and its various presentations, is covered in depth, with emphasis on assessment methods and dental hygiene interventions. Basic surgical concepts are introduced. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, DHY:125, DHY:138, BIO:203, ENG:101 and Reading Proficiency
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1.00 Credits
Advanced study of supplemental dental radiographic techniques and procedures used in contemporary dental practices and facilities. Emphasis is given to extraoral and digital radiography techniques. Supplemental procedures for edentulous and pediatric dental patients are presented. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, DHY:126 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
A study of pharmaceutical classifications, properties and effects. Emphasis is given to the systemic effects of drugs and their implications in the management of various medical conditions. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, BIO:203 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
Dental hygiene care for cancer patients, dental implants and suspected cases of child abuse are introduced. The health care provider-patient legal relationship and state rules and regulations for the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene are emphasized. Employment-seeking skills are covered. This course includes a community service practicum learning component. Additional hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, DHY:220, DHY:221, DHY:222, DHY:223 and Reading Proficiency.
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