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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 004860 Oral histology and embryology, regional head and neck anatomy, and dental anatomy applicable to the practice of dental hygiene are included in this course. Prerequisite: Completion of BSL 110 and BSL 111, both with a grade of C or better and acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours); Laboratory: 1 credit (60 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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4.00 Credits
Hours: 4 Course ID: 004861 This course is a continuation of DHY 120 which prepares the student to provide treatment that includes preventative and therapeutic procedures to promote and maintain oral health and assist the patient in achieving oral health goals. Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 120, DHY 121 and BSL 214 (or BIO 208/226), all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact); Laboratory: 2 credits (120 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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5.00 Credits
Hours: 5 Course ID: 004862 The disciplines of general pathology, oral pathology, pharmacology, and therapeutics as related to dental hygiene care are covered in this course. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 120, DH 121 and BSL 214 (or BIO 208/226), all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 4.5 credits (67.5 contact hours); Laboratory: 0.5 credit (30 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Campus: BLC
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 004863 The theory and clinical practice of oral radiographic methods are presented in this course. Also included are: history and development of x-radiation; properties and uses of x-radiation; radiation hygiene; exposing processing and mounting intraoral and extraoral radiographs; identification of radiographic anatomical landmarks; and advancements in computer imaging technology in dental radiology. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 120, DH 121 and BSL 214 (or BIO 208/226), all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 2.5 credits (37.5 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: 004864 This course focuses on the clinical, histological and radiographic differences between healthy and unhealthy periodontal tissues. Topics to be discussed also include etiology, risk factor assessment, pathogenesis and classification of periodontal diseases. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 120, DH 121 and BSL 214 (or BIO 208/226), all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture Campus: BLC
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4.00 Credits
Hours: 4 Course ID: 004865 This course emphasizes the continued treatment of clinical patients. Treatment and management of dental patients with special needs are also addressed with attention to appropriate changes in dental treatment in response to a patient's medical condition. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 130, DH 131, DH 135, DH 136 and NFS 101, all with a grade of C or better. Clinical: 4 credits (240 contact hours). Component: Clinical Campus: BLC
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 005040 This course focuses on the specific oral health care needs of persons with a variety of medical, disabling or mental conditions. Innovative approaches to serving populations with special oral health care needs are discussed. Special pharmacological considerations and treatment modifications are emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 130, DH 131, DH 135, DH 136 and NFS 101, all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Component: Lecture Campus: BLC
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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 004866 The physical and chemical properties of dental materials and their application are introduced. Prerequisite: Completion of DH 130, DH 131, DH 135 and DH 136, all with a grade of C or better. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture Campus: BLC
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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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