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Dental HygienePrerequisites: BIO 115, CHM 110, DNT 101, DNT102, DNT 103, DNT 104, DNT 106, DNT 108, MLT106, CPR certificationDNT 201—Preventive Oral Health Services 31 lect., 15 lab., 5 cr. (Fall)Advanced dental hygiene theory and skills arepresented in this course and integrated into theclinical experience. Periodontal instrumentation skillsincluding ultrasonic scaling, implant care, andadvanced assessment procedures are covered.Emphasis is placed on the implementation andevaluation phases of the Dental Hygiene Process ofCare. The role of the dental hygienist in the dentalspecialty areas of prosthodontics and orthodontics isalso included. The student will continue to developclinical skills, advancing towards beginner level. [R-1]Prerequisites: DNT 102, DNT 104, DNT 106, DNT110, DNT 108, MLT 106, CPR certificationCorequisites: BIO 125, DNT 203, DNT 205, DNT 207DNT 202—Preventive Oral Health Services 41 lect., 15 labs., 5 cr. (Spring)This course is designed to prepare the student tobegin dental hygiene practice. The major topicsinclude: Ethical and Legal Considerations ofLicensure and Practice, Professional Developmentand Employment and Practice Management Theory.The clinical experience emphasizes time managementand the evaluation phase of the Dental HygieneProcess of Care. Students will continue to develop theknowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to achieveclinical competency. [R-1]Prerequisites: BIO 125, DNT 110, DNT 201, DNT 108,DNT 203, DNT 205, DNT 207, CPR certificationCorequisites: COM 101, DNT 206, PSY 101, SOC 101DNT 203—Oral Pathology2 cr. (Fall)The study of the branches of biologic sciencesdealing with the nature of disease, its causes, processesand effects with an emphasis on the manifestations ofthe disease in the oral cavity. This lecture courseintegrates both basic and clinical sciences to preparethe dental hygienist to detect, identify, describe anddifferentiate from normal any abnormalities found inthe head and neck region.Prerequisites: BIO 115, CHM 110, DNT 101, DNT102 DNT 103, DNT 104, DNT 106, DNT 108, DNT110, MLT 106Corequisites: BIO 125, DNT 201, DNT 205, DNT 207the prevention, detection, treatment and maintenanceof periodontal diseases. The content of the lectureswill be applied to the clinical process of dental hygienecare including assessment, treatment planning, nonsurgicalperiodontal instrumentation, and evaluationof the periodontium during supportive periodontaltherapy.Prerequisites: BIO 115, CHM 110, DNT 101, DNT102, DNT 103, DNT 104, DNT 106, DNT 108, DNT 110,MLT 106Corequisites: BIO 125, DNT 201, DNT 203, DNT 207DNT 206—Community Dental Health1 lect., 3 lab., 2 cr. (Spring)Students gain understanding of health promotionand disease prevention at the community level. Thecourse focuses on knowledge and skills necessary forvarious roles in community oral health. Topicsinclude basic epidemiology, assessment tools, dentalhealth education strategies, basic statistical andresearch concepts, the evaluation of dental literature,application of disease prevention and controlprinciples at the community level, and access to care.Participation in field experience is required.Prerequisite: BIO 125, DNT 108, DNT 201, DNT203, DNT 205, DNT 110, DNT 207Corequisite: COM 101, PSY 101, SOC 101, DNT 202DNT 207—Dental Bio-Materials and AdvancedFunctions2 lect., 3 lab., 3 cr. (Fall)The study of structure, properties, uses,manipulation and care of materials used in theprevention and treatment of oral disease. This coursewill prepare the student to perform to clinicalproficiency those functions recognized by the NewYork State Dental Practice Act for Dental Hygienists.Other functions will be limited to conceptualproficiency. Emphasis will be placed upon thedevelopment of independent and inter-dependentdecision making skills and applications of these skillsto the successful manipulation of dental materials.Prerequisite: BIO 115, CHM 110, DNT 101, DNT 102,DNT 103, DNT 104, DNT 110, DNT 108, MLT 106Corequisite: BIO 125, DNT 201, DNT 203, DNT 205DNT 205—Periodontology2 cr. (Fall)This course is designed to study the dental specialtyof Periodontics and the role of the dental hygienist inSpring 2011www.sunyorange.edu185