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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
During this course, the dental hygiene student will be introduced to oro-facial anatomy, physiology and pathology, to the local anesthesia armamentarium and to the anesthesia treatment and application. Additionally, the student will participate in hands-on application of oro-facial anesthesia administration in pre-clinic lab and clinical component settings.
Prerequisite:
DH 121, DH 165, DH 192, and BIOL 110
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2.00 Credits
Acquaints the dental student with oral anomalies manifested by development, metabolic disturbances and disease. Emphasis will be directed toward the recognition of these pathological conditions from direct observations of patients radiographs and slides of pertinent structures.
Prerequisite:
ENGL 102, BIOL 110, DH 165, DH 192, and DH 121
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2.00 Credits
Familiarizes the dental hygienist with the medications that ptients may be taking and drugs that may be administered in the dental practice. It will also provide insight into the mechansim of drug action and interaction in the body. Anesthetics will be reviewed with a discussion of pain management techniques. The classification of different types of medications with examples and their uses will be discussed.
Prerequisite:
ENGL 102, BIOL 110, DH 165, DH 121, and DH 192
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4.00 Credits
Encompasses the study of clinical and histological characteristics of normal, pathological and etiological factors of periodontal disease. Emphasis is placed on correlating basic sciences with clinical aspects of perio- dontics. Wound healing, various modes of periodontal therapy including surgical techniques and preventive maintenance will be addressed.
Prerequisite:
ENGL 102, BIOL 110, DH 121, DH 192, and DH 165
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the principles of public health and the role of the dental hygienist in providing health care to the community. Field assignments and community service offer students the opportunity to become familiar with public health care services, to participate in community health care planning and to explore the roles of dental health team members.
Prerequisite:
DH 241, DH 245, DH 247, DH 293, BIOL 241, ENGL 102, and ENGL 115 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
Corequisite:
ENGL 115 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
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6.00 Credits
This course, a continuation of DH 192, focuses on the concept of dental hygiene total patient care. Emphasis is given to patients with special needs. A variety of medical emergencies and additional clinical techniques is included.
Prerequisite:
DH 121, DH 165, DH 192, BIOL 110, ENGL 102, and CPR (Health Care Provider) Certification
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6.00 Credits
Information related to dental hygiene supportive procedures is presented in lecture. Laboratory and clinical competence is achieved on selected supportive procedures. Also discussed are case-based documentation and presentation in preparation for the Dental Hygiene National Board.
Prerequisite:
DH 241, DH 245, DH 247, DH 293, and ENGL 102
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2.00 Credits
This course, a continuation of Clinical Dental Hygiene IV is designed to prepare the Dental Hygiene student for the working world. Clinical skills are refined to a level of competence, and time management, in conjunction with total patient care, is emphasized. Credentialing requirements and licensing procedures as well as legal and ethical concepts are included as part of the preparation for employment. Resume and cover letter writing are discussed along with the identification of employment preferences. Career directions and the future of Dental Hygiene are also addressed.
Prerequisite:
DH 271, DH 294, and ENGL 115
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0.00 Credits
Released Time
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