• DHYG 3300: Clin Dent Hyg II

  5.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides students the opportunity to gain further practical experience in dental hygiene procedures by providing comprehensive patient care in clinical settings. A flexible format allows students to meet requirements in procedures for patient record-keeping, patient education, dental prophylaxis, dental radiographyand routine clinical procedures. Prerequisite: DHYG 2350.
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• DHYG 3350: Clinical Dental Hygiene III

  5.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course assists students in gaining practical experience in clinical procedures requiring greater skill and knowledge than procedures previously undertaken. This course prepares students for the transition to private office practice. Prerequisite: DHYG 3300.
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• DHYG 3400: General & Oral Pathology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course is designed to teach students the concepts underlying general and oral manifestations of human disease states, manifestations of specific diseases, relationships to body defense mechanisms, and potential implications for medical and dental hygiene treatment. To the extent possible, applications to clinical situations in dental hygiene practice will be made. Prerequisite: enrollment in the dental hygiene program at Sheridan College.
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• DHYG 3410: Oral Hist/Embry

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies development and histologic structure of elements in head and neck region. Emphasizes embryology of structures in orofacial region. Relates histologic features to functional characteristics as much as possible. Prerequisite: successful completion of fall semester (sophomore) dental hygiene courses.
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• DHYG 3550: Community Dent Hlth

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides the dental hygiene student with an introduction to basic skills needed to evaluate the dental health community, including research methodology and basic statistical analysis. It provides the student with a basic understanding of the significant social, political, psychological and economic factors influencing the American Health System. Prerequisite: DHYG 2100.
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• DHYG 3600: Ethics & Law Dental Hygiene

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides an introduction to basic concepts in the analysis of ethical theories, principles, values, the professional code of ethics, and legal aspects associated with the dental hygiene healthcare profession. Contemporary issues are examined in dentistry and medicine as a strategy to explore and apply ethical principles in diverse cultures and situations. Prerequisites: Successfully complete all first-year dental hygiene courses.
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• DHYG 3720: Office Practice

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with both current information and experience in office practice and management. Also included are discussions of professionalism, decision-making and leadership roles, including legal and ethical responsibilities, team responsibilities in the dental office anddiscussion of selecting, securing and maintaining employment. Prerequisites: DHYG 2300, 2350, 3300 and a communications course.
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• DHYG 3750: Peridontology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course reviews the anatomy and histology of periodontal structures and dental accretions followed by a study of the classifications and etiology of periodontal diseases including both local and systemic factors. A thorough exploration of the hygienist's role in disease recognition, prevention, therapeutic procedures and maintenance is also included.
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• DHYG 3770: Pain Management

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides clinical experience with local anesthesia and inhalation sedation techniques. It includes the detection of anatomic landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of the armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen. Prerequisite: enrollment in the dental hygiene program at Sheridan College.
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• DHYG 3775: Pain Management Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides clinical experience with local anesthesia and inhalation sedation techniques. It includes the detection of anatomic landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of the armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen. Prerequisites: successful completion of sophomore year course work in dental hygiene, current certifications in CPR, and curriculum enrollment in dental hygiene major.
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