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DHE 122 Pharmacology
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the theory of pharmacology as it relates to dentistry. Includes identification of drugs which affect, or are
affected by, dental treatment.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, 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 132 Dental Materials
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Chemical and physical properties of dental materials used in dental practice. Includes introduction to dental materials,
preventive sealants and restorative materials, cements, impression materials, gypsum products, and miscellaneous dental
materials. Also includes gold and gold casting procedures, whitening tray fabrication, and review of national board content
relating to dental materials.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, DHE 122, 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 132LB Dental Materials Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the lab portion of DHE 132.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, DHE 122, DHE 132, 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 150 Dental Hygiene II
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of DHE 101/10LC. Application of dental hygiene skills with a variety of clinical patients with simple dental
hygiene care plans. Includes instrument review, evidence-based decision making and treatment planning, medical
emergency management review, special needs patients, powered instruments, air powder polishing and stain removal,
care of dental prostheses, advanced instrumentation and alternate fulcrums, tobacco cessation, subgingival irrigation, and
antimicrobials. Also includes dental implant instruments, case studies, table clinics, and laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite(s): DHE101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, DHE 122, DHE 132, DHE 132LB, DHE 150LB, 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 150LB Dental Hygiene II Lab
.5 cr. hrs. 1.5 periods (1.5 lab)
This is the lab portion of DHE 150.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, DHE 122, DHE 132, DHE 132LB, DHE 150, DHE 150LC
Offered: Spring.
DHE 150LC Dental Hygiene II Lab
3 cr. hrs. 12 periods (12 lab)
This is the clinical lab portion of DHE 150.
Prerequisite(s): DHE101/101LC, 104/104LB, 107, 112, 116/116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, DHE 122, DHE 132, DHE 132LB, DHE 150, DHE 150LB
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 155LC Clinical Dental Hygiene Applications
1-2 cr. hrs. 4-8 periods (4-8 lab)
Application of dental hygiene skills on a variety of patients with advanced beginner care plans at the advanced beginner
level. Includes instrumentation and clinical procedures.
Prerequisite(s): DHE 119, 120, 122, 132/132LB, 150/150LC.
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: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DENTAL HYGIENE
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