Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

Phoenix College 2009–2010 CATALOG | 259
DHE/DAE122
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and
Histology
2 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab
Includes the histology and embryology of
oral tissues; developmental disturbances of
the face, oral cavity, and related structures;
tooth composition and morphology; eruption
patterns and occlusal evaluation. Use of
skulls, models and multi-media resources
also covered. Prerequisites: Admission to
the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene
Programs.
DHE/DAE124
Dental Radiography
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Physics of radiography, theory of radiation
production, exposure techniques, radiation
protection, film processing, mounting, and
interpretation of radiographs. Course
activities include multi-media resources.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental
Assisting or Dental Hygiene Programs or
permission of instructor.
DHE125
Dental Radiography Laboratory
1 credit(s) 3 period(s) lab
Radiation safety and infection control
procedures for operator and patient. Film
placement, exposure, development,
mounting and evaluation of dental
radiographs. Operation and maintenance of
X-ray and processing equipment.
Interpretation of radiographic findings.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: DAE/
DHE124 and admission to the Dental
Hygiene Program or permission of
instructor.
DHE127
Prevention of Dental Disease
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Introduction of preventive concepts to help
clients achieve control of oral diseases and
injury. Topics include etiologic agents, caries
process, nutrition, fluorides, sealants and
patient/client motivation techniques. Multimedia
resources used extensively.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental
Hygiene Program or permission of
instructor.
DHE132
Dental Hygiene Theory I
3 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture + lab
Continued study of the dental hygiene
process of care with emphasis on
assessment, planning and implementation.
Topics include instrumentation, adjunct
dental hygiene services, instrument
sharpening, computer technology, dental
specialties and professional accountability.
Prerequisites: DHE120 and admission to
the Dental Hygiene Program or permission
of instructor. Corequisites: DHE133.
DHE133
Dental Hygiene Clinic I
3 credit(s) 9 period(s) lab
Application of the dental hygiene process of
care with emphasis on assessment,
planning, and implementation. Introduction
to evaluation of dental hygiene therapy.
Prerequisites: DHE120 and admission to
the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites:
DHE132 and current CPR card.
DHE/DAE203
Dental Materials
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Composition, properties and criteria for use
of dental materials. Principles of mixing
techniques of restorative, preventive, and
laboratory dental materials. Prerequisites:
(Admission to the Dental Assisting or Dental
Hygiene Programs) or permission of
instructor. Corequisites: DAE/DHE204.
DHE/DAE204
Dental Materials Laboratory
1 credit(s) 3 period(s) lab
Manipulate permanent and temporary
restorative materials, impression material,
dental waxes, cements, periodontal
dressings, bases and liners. Fabricate mouth
protectors, study models, and custom
impression trays. Laboratory proficiency in
margination of permanent restorative
materials. Prerequisites: (Admission to the
Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene
Programs) or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: DAE/DHE203.
DHE212
Dental Hygiene Theory II
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Study of the dental hygiene process of care
with emphasis on comprehensive care
planning, case presentation, and clinical
decision making. Introduction to advanced
periodontal instrumentation. Prerequisites:
DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the
Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites:
DHE213.
DHE213
Dental Hygiene Clinic II
5 credit(s) 15 period(s) lab
Application of the dental hygiene process of
care with emphasis on comprehensive care
planning, case presentation, clinical decision
making, advanced instrumentation and
improved time utilization. Prerequisites:
DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the
Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites:
DHE212.
DHE219
Practice Management
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Integration of practice management
concepts and comprehensive quality patient
care in preparation for future collaborative
practice between dental hygienists and
dentists. Students are challenged with
practice situations including productivity,
conflict management, ethical and legal
issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the
Dental Hygiene Program or permission of
instructor.
DHE225
Periodontics
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Principles of periodontology; etiology,
microbiology, pathogenesis, classification
and characteristics of healthy and diseased
periodontal tissues. Surgical treatment of
periodontal disease and the effects of dental
hygiene therapy, surgical techniques and
maintenance therapy. Evaluation of the
scientific literature and multi-media
resources are used extensively.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental
Hygiene Program or permission of
instructor.
DHE227
Dental Anesthesia
2 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture & lab
A comprehensive lecture and laboratory
course providing concepts and techniques
for the administration of local anesthetic
agents and nitrous oxide. Experience gained
in medical history review, record keeping,
patient management and hands on
experience administering local anesthetics
and nitrous oxide in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites: DHE119 and current CPR
certification.
DHE229
Community Oral Health
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
An examination of methods used to assess
the oral health status of the community and
to plan, implement, finance and evaluate
dental public health programs. Focus on
community-based health promotion and
disease prevention measures to improve the
oral health of the population, as well as the
characteristics of dental care delivery
systems and the social, political,
psychological and economic factors affecting
utilization within the system. Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program
or permission of instructor.
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