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providing dental hygiene care to special patient populations. The primary focus of
the course is on the recognition of medically compromised patients that may require
specialized care with an emphasis on preventing and managing emergencies in the
dental setting in such patients. The process of dietary analysis and nutritional
counseling with regard to special patient populations is also addressed. 3 hour
lecture. Course usually offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: Completion of DHY 100 and DHY 101.
10577 50
needed to provide the dental hygiene process of care. The primary focus of the
course includes continued development and application of the skills and
understanding needed to provide the dental hygiene process of care in a clinical
setting, specifically the development and practice of assessment, planning and
implementation skills in a clinical setting. 9 hour clinic Course usually offered in the
spring semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 100, DHY 101, and DHY 105.
Note: Technology/lab fee - $100
10591 50
and the production, properties, dosages, hazards and protective devices related to
the dental X-ray. The primary focus of the course includes theory for exposing,
processing, mounting and interpreting dental radiographs as well as quality
assurance in the practice setting and alternate imaging modalities. The lab portion of
the course focuses on the application of dental radiology theory in a clinical setting.
Emphasis is on the practice of exposing, processing and mounting intra-oral
radiographs with appropriate radiation hygiene and infection control protocol. 2 hour
lecture/2 hour lab Course usually offered in the fall (DA) & spring (DH).
Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 103 and DHY 104; or admission to the Dental
Assisting Program.
Note: Technology/lab fee - $100.
10599 50
The primary focus of the course is on the etiology, epidemiology, classification,
diagnosis, pathogenesis and therapies related to periodontal disease. 3 hour lecture
Course usually offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 100, DHY 101, DHY 104, and BIO 235.
10586 50
III to further develop the student's ability to provide competent dental hygiene care.
The primary focus of the course is to refine the student's decision-making for
efficient and effective delivery of the dental hygiene process of care. There is an
emphasis on the dental hygiene diagnosis for client care and evaluation of the
effectiveness of that care. Students will participate in placements in which they
provide services to the community. 15 hours clinic. Course usually offered in the
spring semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 200, DHY 201, DHY 203 and DHY 204.
Note: Technology/lab fee - $100.
10638 50
issues in health care delivery and research. The primary focus of the course is on
program planning, issues related to access to care and research. 2 hour lecture.
Course usually offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 200, and MAT 077.
10660 50
of clinical dental hygiene practice. Building on previous knowledge, the course
focuses on an integration of pharmacology, head and neck anatomy and techniques
used in the administration of local anesthesia. Preventing and managing local
anesthesia emergencies is also addressed. Course usually offered in the spring
semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of DHY 103, DHY 150, DHY 151, and DHY 203.
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $35.
10665 50
with the focus on arrangement of artificial teeth. Laboratory application includes the
fabrication of several prosthesis, as well as relines, repairs and rebases. 2 hours
lecture/6 hours laboratory. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DLT 110 and DLT 120.
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100; open to Dental Laboratory Technology students only.
17234 50
prosthetics. Included are the fabrication of veneers, inlays, crowns and bridges, and
attachments. Emphasis is placed on gnathological concepts and their application. 2
hours lecture/6 hours laboratory. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DLT 110 and DLT 120.
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100; open to Dental Laboratory Technology students only.
17235 50
designing and fabrication of several single and multiple units of ceramics. 2 hours
lecture/13 hours laboratory. Course offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Completion of DLT 201.
Note: Technology/Lab fee - $100.
11733 50