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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The student undertakes an independent project, under the guidance of a faculty member, which is beyond the scope of courses currently offered by the department.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
For qualified students who seek an internship experience in order to explore or validate a career choice, or to render volunteer service to the community. Placements are available in non-profit, govt. or social service agencies as well as in public education and local hospitals. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: 24 credit hours, application, interview, good academic standing. Satisfies the Civic Education requirement.
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4.50 Credits
An introduction to the skills utilized in the contemporary practice of dental hygiene. Included will be topics on patient assessment, therapeutic care (fluoride, instrumentation theory, selective polishing, instrument sharpening), as well as ergonimics for the hygiene practitioner. Theory is applied in preclinic laboratory setting. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry.
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5.50 Credits
Theory and clinical experience in dental hygiene process of care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, instrumentation, and evaluation of patient care. includes patients with special needs, tobacco cessation intervention, oral physiotherapy, medical/dental emergencies, identification and reporting of child abuse, and oral health instruction. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I, DEN 103 Oral Anatomy and Physiology, DEN 108 Infection Control in Dentistry, DEN 109 Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence, BIO 131 Human Biology I, ENG 110 College Writing I. Corequisites: DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials.
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3.00 Credits
Normal structure and function of the oral cavity (microscopic and gross). Laboratory sessions include study of dental terminology, occlusion, tooth morphology, and head and neck anatomy.
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2.00 Credits
Radiation physics and biology; understanding of radiation health, safety and protection; radiographic quality, intraoral dental radiographic techniques, film processing and mounting, interpretation of radiographic errors and recognition of anatomical landmarks. Theory is applied in the laboratory setting on radiographic phantoms and adult patients. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials.
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1.00 Credits
Clinical and histological evaluations of gingivitis and periodontitis; study of the periodontium, the inflammatory and immune responses, and microbiology of plaque. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 110W Dental Materials.
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1.00 Credits
An overview of the infectious agents that the dental team is exposed to while working in the dental office setting. Course focuses on the study of the rationale for practicing infection control as well as how to perform proper infection control procedures and apply those guidelines in their clinical laboratory setting. Topics also include the regulatory agencies responsible for the protocol and the guidelines that they set. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I.
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1.00 Credits
Ethics and ethical issues; jurisprudence and legal considerations in dentistry and dental hygiene. This course includes the study of vocabulary and theoretical models important in determining ethical behavior and identifying legal concepts in dentistry and dental hygiene today.
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2.00 Credits
Composition, chemical and physical properties and use of materials in dental laboratory and operatory will be covered. Laboratory sessions will provide experience in performing common dental laboratory procedures including their clinical application of expanded functions. In addition, the laboratory allows for the manipulation of dental materials. Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology.
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