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DHE 107 Oral Embryology and Histology
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
The development and histology of teeth related to the intra and extra oral tissues of the head as they relate to the practice
of dental hygiene. Includes terminology and formation of primary embryonic layers, histology, tooth development, enamel,
dentin, and pulp. Also includes cementum, periodontal ligament, bone and alveolar process, and mucous membranes and
salivary glands.
Corequisite(s): DHE 101, DHE 101LC, DHE 104, DHE 104LB, DHE 112, DHE 116, DHE 116LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene
department before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DHE 112 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to dental disease and the promotion of dental health. Includes the role of dental hygienists as prevention
specialists, clinical treatment theories, patient care readiness, dental disease, risk assessment, oral hygiene instruction,
dentin sensitivity, demineralization and remineralization, and chemotherapeutics. Also includes tobacco cessation, diet and
nutrition, chronic health conditions, protein for system and oral health, lipids in health and disease, and mineral and
mineralization.
Corequisite(s): DHE 101, DHE 101LC, DHE 104, DHE 104LB, DHE 107, DHE 116, DHE 116LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene
department before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DHE 116 Oral Radiography
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Principles of dental radiography as a diagnostic aid. Includes radiation production, biology, clinic experience in exposing,
processing, mounting, and interpreting radiographs on mannequins and patients using a variety of radiographic
techniques.
Corequisite(s): DHE 101, DHE 101LC, DHE 104, DHE 104LB, DHE 107, DHE 112, DHE 116LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene
department before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DHE 116LC Oral Radiography Clinic
1 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lab)
This is the clinical lab portion of DHE 116.
Corequisite(s): DHE 101, DHE 101LC, DHE 104, DHE 104LB, DHE 107, DHE 112, DHE 116
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene
department before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
DHE 119 Periodontology
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Survey of periodontology comprised of the etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of periodontal disease. Includes an
introduction and historical background, the normal periodontium, etiology of periodontal diseases, classification of
periodontal disease, systemic factors, and current periodontal-related research applications.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 120, DHE 122, DHE 132, DHE 132LB, DHE 150, DHE 150LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene
department before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
DHE 120 Oral Pathology
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Overview of oral pathology which is the study of human disease as found within all of the tissues represented in the area
of the oral cavity. Includes introduction to pathology, diagnostic methods, normal exam and variants of normal,
inflammation and repair, physical/chemical injuries of the oral tissues, and immunity and autoimmune diseases. Also
includes infectious diseases, developmental disorders, neoplasia, genetic disorders, and oral manifestations of systemic
disease.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 122, DHE 132, DHE 132LB, DHE 150, DHE 150LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene
department before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
DENTAL HYGIENE
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