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DHYG 1114 Radiology
(2-3-3)
Basic principles of roentgenographic techniques including exposing, processing,
mounting and charting radiographs. Anatomical landmarks for interpretation and
safety precautions for the patient and operator.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, DHYG 1132, DHYG 1122, DHYG 2100.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG 1121 Dental Hygiene Lecture I
(3-0-3)
An introduction to fundamental concepts relating to the profession of dentistry,
including terminology, history, and organization. A study of asepsis, patient
assessment, deposits, and preventive services.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Offered: Fall.
DHYG 1122 Dental Hygiene Lecture II
(2-0-2)
A continued study of patient management and education, and dental hygiene
treatment.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, 1114, 1132, 2100.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG 1131 Dental Hygiene Clinic I
(0-6-2)
An introduction to specific tasks required for delivery of dental hygiene services;
infection control, patient assessment, scaling procedures, and polishing-fluoride
application procedures. Students acquire competencies through manikin and
peer experiences under continuous supervision by clinical faculty.
Prerequisite: Admission into Dental Hygiene program.
Offered: Fall.
DHYG 1132 Dental Hygiene Clinic II
(0-9-3)
A continuation of DHYG 1131 with the addition of sharpening, plaque control
instruction, and power scaling instrument. When safe techniques have been
mastered, students deliver dental hygiene care to adult and child patients. An
introduction to nutrional counseling.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1101, 1121, 1131 with grades of C or better.
Offered: Spring.
DHYG 1133 Dental Hygiene Clinic III
(0-6-2)
A continuation of DHYG 1132 with the addition of radiographs and dietary
counseling. Instruction will also be provided in the manipulation of dental
materials and advanced periodontal instrumentation. Students will visit a limited
number of dental specialty offices.
Prerequisites: DHYG 1110, 1114, 1122, 1132, 2100 with grades of "C" or better.
Offered: Summer.
DHYG 2100 Periodontics
(2-0-2)
Principles of periodontology, etiology, and classification of periodontal disease
with emphasis on prevention and scope of reponsibility of the dental hygienist
and treatment planning.
Corequisites: DHYG 1110, 1114, 1122, 1132 with grades of "C" or better.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2115K.
Offered: Spring.
