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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students about the normal, healthy periodontium in order to understand the various stages of periodontal disease and its treatment. A study of the clinical and histological characteristics of both the healthy and the diseased periodontium is presented. (Two hours lecture) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C" orbetter in all attempted dental hygiene courses.
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1.00 Credits
This course will examine a variety of medical emergencies that can and do occur in the dental offi ce. Students will learn basic information necessary to prevent, recognize and manage medical emergencies as an effective member of the dental health care team. (One hour lecture) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C" or better in all attempted dentalhygiene courses.
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5.00 Credits
The lecture portion of this course focuses on advanced treatment planning, dietary analysis and counseling, and further consideration of pain control techniques. The management of patients with developmental, medical, physical, sensory and psychological impairments is discussed with emphasis on normalization of care, adaptation of oral care techniques and access to care. In intermediate level clinic, students continue to integrate preventive, educational and therapeutic care as they treat patients in a clinical setting. Emphasis is on the expansion and refi nement of skills through the treatment of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal involvement. (Three hours lecture/12 hours clinic) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C" or better in all attempted dental hygiene courses, and a "Pass" in entry level clini
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5.00 Credits
Lecture, discussion and group activities will focus on ethical and legal issues and controversial topics relating to the dental hygiene profession. Alternative practice settings and job procurement strategies will be explored. In advanced level clinic, students continue to apply knowledge and skills learned in didactic and clinical courses. Emphasis is on efficiency and proficiency in all dental hygiene processes as students prepare for licensure examination and transition into private practice. (Three hours lecture/15 hours clinic) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of “C” or better in all attempted dental hygiene courses, and a “Pass” in intermediate level clini
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1.00 Credits
An in depth study of the anatomy of the head and neck is presented in this course. The focus will be on identifi cation of important anatomical structures of all major systems in this region including, but not limited to: bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, etc. (One hour lecture/One hour laboratory) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C" orbetter in all attempted dental hygiene courses.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Periodontics I. There is a strong emphasis on the different types of periodontal therapy and the reason for their use on periodontally involved patients. (Two hours lecture) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C" orbetter in all attempted dental hygiene courses.
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3.00 Credits
Pharmacology introduces the hygiene student to the study of drugs and how they affect biological systems. This course will provide the student with a base of knowledge in the principles of pharmacology and the drugs used in the current therapy of disease states, as well as a solid foundation in the terminology and vocabulary that is associated with pharmacology. Special emphasis is given to those drugs administered or prescribed in the dental practice, as well as those drugs whose actions, side effects, or interactions with other drugs may impact dental healthcare. (Three hour lecture) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C"or better in all attempted dental hygiene courses.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the role of dentistry and dental hygiene practice as it relates to community-based oral health promotion and prevention approaches. Students are introduced to health education methods, basic principles of research and the socioeconomic, demographic and epidemiological trends of oral disease. The course provides an opportunity for an active partnership between various community groups and the student by completion of a major project. The student will apply the principles of community dental health as they develop and evaluate a communitybased oral health presentation. (Two hours lecture) Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have attained a grade of "C" or better in all attempted dental hygiene courses.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in principles and problems of economics with emphasis on macroeconomics. Topics considered are the scope and nature of economics, ideology and structure of the American economy, national income and employment theory, business fl uctuations, money and banking, fi scal and monetary policies, and economic growth.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in principles and problems of economics with emphasis on microeconomics. Topics considered are the scope and nature of economics, ideology and structure of the American economy, consumer choice theory, market structure, income distribution, and environmental economics.
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