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DHY 8080 Oral Health Assessment
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The purpose of this course is to introduce patient assessment skills utilized in the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. Concepts and techniques of assessment will be introduced and practiced in the classroom and/or clinical setting with fellow students as patients. Assessment skills introduced include the following: 1) Medicolegal Documentation/Informed Consent, 2) Medical/Dental History, 3) Common Medical Conditions and Medications associated with them, and 4) Accessing/Recording Drug Information, 5) Vital Signs, 6) Head and Neck Examination and Lesion Description, 7) Periodontal Assessment, 8) Odontogram, and 9) Communication for Assessment. This course will prepare the student for the assessment portion of patient care in the clinical course. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8090 Biol Basis to Soft Tissue Dis
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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 | | |
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DHY 8100 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 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8130 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 | | |
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DHY 8140 Strat Prevent of Oral Diseases
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Introduces concepts and strategies utilized in the promotion of oral health and prevention of hard and soft tissue oral diseases for the individual patient. Behavioral, mechanical, and chemical interventions will be applied to patient cases to develop a comprehensive prevention plan. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8150 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. In addition, this course will study the clinical application of the dental materials and their relationship to the oral environment. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8170 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 | | |
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DHY 8180 Child/Adolescent Patient
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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 | | |
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DHY 8190 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. | .5 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8200 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 | | |
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DHY 8210 Special Patient Care
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Dental hygiene consideration for 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 | | |
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DHY 8220 National 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 | | |
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DHY 8230 Periodontal Therapy I
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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 | | |
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DHY 8240 Intro to Ethical & Legal Iss I
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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 | | |
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DHY 8280 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 | | |
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DHY 8300 Perio Therapy II
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This course is designed to acquaint the dental hygiene student with the surgical procedures utilized to manage periodontal diseases. Indications, contraindications and descriptions of various surgical procedures will be discussed. The role of the dental hygienist in the successful treatment of periodontal diseases will be stressed, which includes providing valuable information to patients regarding the surgical aspect of periodontal therapy. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8310 Dental Hygiene Research Method
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THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM. It is an online course and is the first course in the 2 course Dental Hygiene Core Requirement. This course will give a basic overview of the Research Process. Topics will include: the scientific method, basic research methods, research proposals, and IRB approval.< | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8312 Dental Hygiene Capstone
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THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM.This course is only offered to students in the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program. Students will conduct a field experience based on the research proposal developed in DH Research Methods. A scholarly activity (scientific poster presentation or a scholarly article) based on the field experienced will also be completed. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8320 Intro to Ethics & Legal Iss II
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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 | | |
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DHY 8330 Mgt Evid-Based DH Care
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This course focuses on the development of Evidence-Based Decision Making skills used to research, analyze and apply evidence to a Clinical problem or potential problem that is related to the management of dental hygiene care. Groups of students will present a clinical case study using evidence-based references/resources and technology to access the literature and to suggest interventions within the scope of dental hygiene practice. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8350 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. These courses are offered only to dental hygiene degree completion students.< | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8470 Directed Study
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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. | .5 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8471 Directed Study
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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 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8472 Directed Study
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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. | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8473 Directed Study
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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. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8474 Directed Study
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
This course is offered only to dental hygiene degree completion students. Individually developed courses are offered in the student's area of interest. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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DHY 8990 Special Clinic
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Students achieving clinical competence early, design and participate in clinical tracks individualized for their own professional goals. | 0 | 0 | 0 | | |
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