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2.00 Credits
Spring The course will involve students in dealing with concerns that are unique to the elderly in order to render appropriate oral health treatment. The impact of aging on normal physiologic functioning, as well as the disease state is explored, with emphasis on interpersonal skills as related to geriatric patients. Comprehensive treatment plans for an elderly patient will be formulated relative to individual oral needs. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: DHYG 206, Pathology; DHYG 207, Periodontology; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II.
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2.00 Credits
Spring Pharmacology introduces the dental hygiene student to drugs associated with dentistry. General principles of pharmacology and therapeutics are studied first, followed by a detailed study of specific drugs used routinely in dentistry follows. Drugs prescribed for medical reasons that have dental significance also are described. A knowledge of pharmacology is essential, allowing dental hygienists to understand the drugs they handle, the medications that patients may be taking, and the actions of the drugs which the dentist prescribes. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: BIOL 136, Anatomy & Physiology; BIOL 205, Microbiology; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II. Corequisite: DHYG 241, Clinical Dental Hygiene III.
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2.00 Credits
Fall This course is a continuation of the study of the theoretical foundation for the management of patients with more advanced preventive and therapeutic oral health care needs. Emphasis is on the assessment of periodontal conditions, care planning, implementation of preventive and treatment modalities and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Legal and ethical considerations are discussed and applied to patient care. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: DHYG 120, Preventive Dentistry II; DHYG 121, Clinical Dental Hygiene I. Corequisites: DHYG 207, Periodontology; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II.
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4.00 Credits
Fall Lab fee will be required. This course is a continuation of DHYG 121, Clinical Dental Hygiene I, and emphasizes gingival and periodontal problems, treatment and prevention. The application of the theoretical material to the clinical techniques will enable students to provide increased patient care. A rotation through external affiliations also is required. Attainment of proficiency levels of the clinical components of this course is required for entrance into DHYG 241, Clinical Dental Hygiene III. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: DHYG 110, Preventative Dentistry I; DHYG 115, Nutrition; DHYG 117, Radiology; DHYG 120, Preventive Dentistry II; DHYG 121, Clinical Dental Hygiene I. Corequisites: DHYG 206, Pathology; DHYG 207, Periodontology; DHYG 208, Dental Materials; DHYG 230, Preventive Dentistry III.
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2.00 Credits
Spring This is an advanced course intended for students who have completed three terms of preventive dentistry courses. Students are exposed to a wide variety of learning experiences, including lecture, case presentations, and research. Topics include the recognition and reporting of child abuse, the care of patients with special needs, and practice management issues. The goal of this course is to transition students, after graduation, into the workplace as oral health professionals. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: DHYG 207, Periodontology; DHYG 230, Preventive Dentistry III; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II. Corequisites: DHYG 241, Clinical Dental Hygiene III.
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4.00 Credits
Spring Lab fee will be required. This is an advanced clinical course in which continued growth and expansion of clinical knowledge and skill will be administered to more difficult periodontally involved patients, disabled patients and traditional patients. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: DHYG 206, Pathology; DHYG 207, Periodontology; DHYG 230, Preventive Dentistry III; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II; DHYG 208, Dental Materials. Corequisites: DHYG 217, Pharmacology; DHYG 240, Senior Seminar.
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer Through this course, students will identify the dimensions of multicultural education and study the impact that bias toward culture, class, race and gender has on children's education. Students will apply the concept of multicultural education to their experiences, identifying examples of prejudice and bias.
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer In this course, students will explore direct and indirect teaching strategies that are responsive to a diverse student body. Students will analyze teachingmaterials, develop activities, and explore teaching practices that are sensitive to cultural differences. Prerequisite: ECCE 101, Diversity in Education.
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer This course will continue the discussion of bias and its effects on education from ECCE 101, Diversity in Education, by looking at individual families within a cultural context. Communicating with parents, resolving conflicts, and respecting family values will be addressed. Prerequisite: ECCE 101, Diversity in Education.
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4.00 Credits
Fall, Spring Lab fee will be required. In this course, students will explore the nature of creativity in young children. Art, music and movement activities will be related to principles of child development, and students will explore these curriculum areas as a means of encouraging the child's development and individual expression.
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