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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 004867 This course provides for the continuation and expansion of the content of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist I. The role of the dental hygienist in the recognition of systematic implications as related to periodontal diseases is emphasized. Current advancements in the management of patients with periodontal disease are emphasized. Supportive periodontal therapy will be discussed and current surgical therapies will be introduced. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 130, DH 131, DH 135, DH 136 and NFS 101, all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 1.5 credits (22.5 contact hours); Laboratory: 0.5 credit (30 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 004850 Common oral local anesthesia injection techniques and the related background information are addressed in this course. Subjects include: anatomic considerations, armamentarium, basic injection techniques, record keeping, neurophysiology, related pharmacology, patient evaluation, complications and contraindications. The pharmacology, administration and contraindications of Nitrous Oxide are also included. This elective course satisfies the Kentucky State Dental Practice Act regarding 'delegation of block and infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia to dental hygienists.' Prerequisite: Completion of DH 130, DH 131, DH 135 and DH 136 all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 1.25 credits (18.75 contact hours). Laboratory: .75 credit (45 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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4.00 Credits
Hours: 4 Course ID: 004868 This course focuses on the mastery of all dental hygiene clinical skills utilized in treating patients. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 220, DH 221, DH 224, and DH 226, all with a grade of C or better. Clinical: 4 credits (240 contact hours). Component: Clinical Campus: BLC
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1.00 Credits
Hours: 1 Course ID: 004869 This course covers the legal, ethical, and managerial aspects of dental hygiene practice. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 220, DH 222, DH 224 and DH 226, all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Component: Lecture Campus: BLC
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4.00 Credits
Hours: 4 Course ID: 004870 Basic concepts in assessing community dental health needs are introduced. Planning, implementing and evaluating dental health programs, as well as current trends and issues in preventive dental health education, are discussed. Concepts related to reading and interpreting scientific literature are also included. Students must develop and present a community dental health project and scientific tabletop presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 220, DH 222, DH 224 and DH 226, all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 4 credits (60 contact hours). Component: Lecture Campus: BLC
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6.00 Credits
Hours: 1 - 4 Course ID: 004851 A special project or experience, approved by an instructor, provides an objective for independent study for dental hygiene technology students. This course may be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture: variable; Laboratory: Variable. Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 000337 Stresses basic assessment and clinical skills, related theory, professional role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist as a member of the dental health team. Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Integrated Program and completion of program prerequisite. - Dental Hygiene: ENG 101 and BIO 137; Dental Assisting: [BIO 135 or BIO 130 or (BIO 137 and BIO 139)]. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Clinical: 1 credit (120 contact hours). Component: Clinical, Lecture
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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 000338 A continuation of DHG 120 Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene which prepares the student to provide patient treatment that includes preventive and therapeutic procedures to promote and maintain oral health and assist the patient in achieving oral health goals. Advanced instrumentation, instrument sharpening and treatment planning. Prerequisite: (Completion of (DAH 101 and DAH 121 and DAH 135 and DHG 120) with a grade of C or better). Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours); Clinical: 1 credit (120 contact hours). Component: Clinical, Lecture
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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 004331 The disciplines of pharmacology and therapeutics as related to dental hygiene are covered in this course. Prerequisite: (Completion of (DAH 101 and DAH 121 and DAH 135 and DHG 120) with a grade of C or better). Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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1.00 Credits
Hours: 1 Course ID: 000340 Periodontology focuses on the clinical, histological, and radiographic differences between healthy and unhealthy periodontal tissues. Includes the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Prerequisite: (Completion of (DAH 101 and DAH 121 and DAH 135 and DHG 120) with a grade of C or better). Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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