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DH 809 Biologic Basis to Soft Tissue Disease
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An overview of the history and prevalence of periodontal disease. Epidemiology of periodontal disease will be used to understand the risk factors for disease progression and the relationship of periodontal disease to systemic disease. Basic microbiology, normal flora, basic immunology and host parasitic interactions will be presented. | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 810 Dental Hygiene Care I
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An introduction to the profession of dental hygiene. Concepts and techniques of comprehensive dental hygiene patient/client care are presented and practiced in the clinical simulation lab and clinical setting. Paitent assessment and periodontal instrumentation are emphasized. | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 811 Dental Hygiene Care II
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This is a continuation of DH 810, Dental Hygiene Care I, introducing additional skills required to practice comprehensive dental hygiene care. Theory and techniques in advanced periodontal instrumentation are also included. Emphasis is placed on clinical application of current dental hygiene theory. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 813 Radiology
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Classroom sessions provide a basic understanding of the nature, production, effect and use of radiation in dentistry. Additional topics presented are normal radiographic anatomy, anomalies and pathology, the techniques of extra-oral radiology, the biological effects of x-ray exposure and the principles and practice of radiation hygiene. Intra-oral and panoramic radiographic technique skills are developed by didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction, with emphasis on digital radiography. | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 814 Strategies for the Prevention of Oral Diseases
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Introduces concepts and strategies utilized in the promotion of oral health and prevention of oral diseases for the individual patient. Foundation knowledge in cariology is also presented. | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 815 Dental Materials
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Provides a background in the science dealing with the properties, manipulation, and care of materials used in the prevention and treatment of oral disease. This study will include the physical, mechanical, chemical and biological characteristics of these materials and their relationship to the oral environment. | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 817 Dental Anatomy
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Focuses on the form, function and nomenclature of the individual teeth in the permanent and primary dentitions. Development, size, shape, distinguishing characteristics and specific variations of the teeth are presented. The physiology of normal and abnormal occlusion is presented. A lecture and laboratory format is used, with laboratory activities including a variety of identification and discrimination exercises. | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 818 Child /Adolescent Patient
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
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Course provides entry-level preparation for clinical treatment of pediatric and adolescent patients by the dental hygiene student. Course content ranges from infancy through adolescence, including the following topics: behavior management and development, local anesthesia, radiology, caries risk assessment and prevention techniques, tooth morphology of the primary dentition and development of the primary and mixed dentition occlusions, child abuse and neglect, as well as treatment planning and clinical record keeping. | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 819 Orthodontics
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Introduces students to the recognition of malocclusion. A review of osteology of the craniofacial region, cephalometrics, biomechanics, orthodontic treatment and the role of the dental hygienist in orthodontic practice are discussed. | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 820 Concepts in Professionalism
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This course is the culmination of professionalism concepts that have been presented throughout the entire dental hygiene curriculum. Political, social, environmental and professional issues that impact the current practice of dental hygiene will be explored. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 821 Special Patient Care
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The study of three types of patients: individuals that are medically compromised, the physically and mentally disabled and the aged population. Emphasis will be placed on the modifications required for practicing dental hygiene care for all special patient groups. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 822 Board Review
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Assists the dental hygiene student in preparing for the National, Regional and State licensing board examinations. All licensing requirements as well as content review, test construction, effective review methods, test taking strategies and anxiety control are presented. Test simulation is also conducted. | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 823 Periodontal Therapy I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
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Designed to introduce students to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases. The components of periodontal diagnoses are discussed at length so that a well thought out non-surgical plan(s) can ultimately be presented to the patient and carried out. Periodontal diseases are defined relative to the clinical and radiographic presentation. | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 824 Legal, Ethical Issues II
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The purpose of this course is to continue the student’s exposure to the ethical and legal principles guiding the decision making and the practice of dental hygiene. In addition to ethical rounds discussions, students work in groups and will be required to chose by random selection an ethical dilemma, resolve that dilemma utilizing the ethical decision making model and present that resolution to their class in a video or DVD format. | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 828 Scientific Literature
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Introduces the principles of the scientific method. Using small group discussions and activities, individual assignments, and organization analysis of data in class, students will develop skills in reading the scientific literature, evaluating professional publications, and analyzing scientific information as it applies to an evidence-based practice of dental hygiene. | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 830 Periodontal Therapy II
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Designed to acquaint the dental hygiene student with the clinical diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases. The role of the dental hygienist in the successful treatment of periodontal diseases will be stressed. | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 832 Intro to Ethical & Legal Issues
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Introduces the ethical and legal principles in guiding decision making and the practice of dental hygiene. The dental hygiene student will also become acquainted with the political, social, professional and employer/employee related issues that impact on a dental practice setting. | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 833 Management of Dental Hygiene Care
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Emphasizes the management of patient care through application of the skills and knowledge presented in past dental hygiene courses. The focus is on problem solving, using case-based patient situations related to oral health. | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 835 Scientific Presentation
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Provides the skills and opportunities to plan, develop, and present a table seminar or research poster presentation. Students will utilize research, writing and communication skills and apply those skills in the development of a table seminar or research poster to be presented in the classroom and at a variety of additional professional meetings. Instructional methods used in this course will be lecture, demonstration/practice, and small group participation in constructing various components of a table seminar or research poster presentation. | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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DH 847 Directed Studies
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This course is offered only to dental hygiene degree completion students. Individually developed courses are offered in the student's area of interest. | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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