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  • 2.00 Credits

    Students practice behavior management strategies, dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning for cognitively impaired, medically compromised, chemical dependent, nutritionally compromised and culturally diverse clients. Students document oral conditions using intraoral cameras and intraoral photos. Techniques learned in class will be practiced in DHYG 2435. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1420. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 5.00 Credits

    Students demonstrate competency in more advanced clinical practice skills using state-of-the-art treatment modalities and equipment. Utilizing the dental hygiene process of care model, students apply the principles of professionalism, communication, clinical judgment, collaboration, and self-evaluation to provide individualized patient care in a variety of clinical settings and service-learning activities. In addition, students write journal entries reflecting on their experiences and relating these experiences to their professional development. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1425. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students explore various dental specialty practices, increase proficiency in supplemental clinical skills, and present a periodontal case study initiated in DHYG 2330. Students focus on personal assessment of competency, review the process of dental hygiene licensing, and practice national board exam skills. Prerequisite: Completion of first three terms of program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 5.00 Credits

    Students demonstrate competency in comprehensive patient care through the integration of all required program competencies and proficiencies. Students practice evidence-based decision making in providing dental hygiene interventions and developing or modifying treatment plans. Utilizing the dental hygiene process of care model, students apply the principles of professionalism, communication, clinical judgment, collaboration, and self-evaluation to provide individualized patient care in a variety of clinical settings and service-learning activities. In addition, students write journal entries that reflect critical thinking and development of professional, personal, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 2435. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students expose, process, mount and evaluate radiographic images. Students demonstrate principles of x-ray generation, image production and radiology safety. Students examine radiographic anatomy and pathology. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students develop a further understanding of the evaluation of radiographs. Students practice identifying, describing, and locating dental materials, normal anatomy, and clinically significant deviations on intraoral and extraoral radiographs. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 2450. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students examine the composition, chemical and physical properties of dental materials to enhance the student's ability to make clinical judgments on the use and care of these materials in formulating the dental hygiene treatment plan. During lab, students manipulate various materials and explore the influence and effects of manipulation and oral environment on the clinical performance of dental materials. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1150. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students examine the composition, chemical and physical properties of dental materials to enhance the student's ability to make clinical judgments on the use and care of these materials in formulating the dental hygiene treatment plan. During lab, students manipulate various materials and explore the influence and effects of manipulation and oral environment on the clinical performance of dental materials. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1150. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 - 7.00 Credits

    Students demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive patient care and maintenance of clinical skills in preparation for clinical boards. Students expand clinical experience by providing patient care in public health clinical sites. Prerequisite: Completion of four terms of the Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students examine the process of decision making in a business setting while exploring the characteristics of problem analysis. Students are introduced to project management with an emphasis on performance measurement. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available