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2006-2008 CATALOGDH 108CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IPrerequisite: DH 1072 lectures, 8 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course provides lecture, pre-clinical and laboratoryinstruction in the techniques utilized for the assessment,diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of clienttreatment care plans. Clinical activities are coordinated withDental Hygiene Fundamentals (DH 107). Students deliver someclient care including histories and vitals, oral examinations,occlusion determination, evaluation of teeth, tooth brushing andinterdental care. Patient care plans and health care issues areaddressed. Instrument design in relation to strokes used withhand instruments is covered. Students practice demonstratedtechniques on manikins, student partners and clients. Studentsare responsible for client recruitment.DH 109CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IIPrerequisite: DH 1082 lectures, 8 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditStudents continue to apply and refine skills of dental prophylaxisacquired in Clinical Dental Hygiene I. Dental calculus identification,records and charting, mouth rinse, dentifrices, care ofdental appliances, topical application of fluoride, clinical techniqueof irrigation, indice and scoring methods, rubber cup polishing,and the use of Gracey curets are emphasized. Alsoincluded is application skills on clients. Students recruit clients.DH 116PERIODONTOLOGYPrerequisite: DH 1082 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditThis course emphasizes the etiology, classification, symptomatology,treatment and prognosis of periodontal disease.A basicunderstanding of periodontics is necessary for the dentalhygiene student to realize the significance of client educationand of the dental prophylaxis. Non-surgical periodontal therapyand current treatment modalities are emphasized.DH 120(was DH 208)CARE OF SPECIAL POPULATIONSPrerequisite: DH 1082 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditThis course emphasizes care of clients with special oral andgeneral systemic conditions. Variations in age and degree of disabilityare considered. Students integrate knowledge frommedical and social sciences into dental hygiene aspects of care.DH 201CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IIIPrerequisite: DH 1091 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis continuation of Clinical Dental Hygiene II expands students’clinical patient care skills. Instrument sharpening, ultrasonicand sonic technique, advanced root debridement,advanced fulcruming techniques, and air polishing are emphasized.Students learn maintenance practices for oral healthincluding special practices for clients who use tobacco products.Students are responsible for client recruitment.DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSDH 202CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE IVPrerequisite: DH 2011 lecture, 16 lab hrs per week: 5 hrs creditStudents provide comprehensive client care, learning to makeindependent decisions about client care needs. Students providenon-surgical care for periodontally involved clients. Thisincludes assessment, treatment planning, documentation,development of a self-care plan, evaluation and maintenance ofcare for the client. Students build on clinical skills and knowledge,studying pain and pain control, dentinal hypersensitivityand sealant application. Students are responsible for selectedclient recruitment.DH 203CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE VPrerequisite: DH 2021 lecture, 16 lab hrs per week: 5 hrs creditDental Hygiene students deliver comprehensive client care in aclinical setting. This course includes the practice of up-to-dateconcepts of dental hygiene in the clinical environment.DH 204ETHICS, LAW AND ADMINISTRATIONPrerequisite: DH 2022 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditThis course examines the relationship of the dental hygienist tothe practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. It explores theethics, laws and administrative issues involved in the practice ofdental hygiene.DH 205PHARMACOLOGYPrerequisite: DH 1092 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditA study of drugs by groups, with special consideration of thoseused in dentistry, including their physical and chemical properties,dosage, and therapeutic effects, including the vaso-constrictors,dentifrices, dental adhesive powders, detergents andmouth washes.DH 207THE SCIENCE AND APPLICATION OF DENTAL MATERIALPrerequisite: DH 2012 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditThis course covers the basic science, clinical indications, manipulativevariables and procedures, physical and mechanical characteristicsand clinical performance of materials used in dentistry.Lecture emphasizes reasons for using various materials.Laboratory and clinic emphasizes clinical dental hygiene skillsusing a comprehensive oral health care approach.DH 220(was DH 114)COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTHPrerequisite: DH 201 (or taken concurrently with DH 201)2 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditStudents learn the history and influence of public health conceptsand practices on the dental hygiene profession.The theory,functions, services and administration of public health organizationsare summarized. Students use research tools and statisticalanalysis to review and interpret dental scientific literature.DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES123