restore periodontal health. (Prerequisites: 10-806-197, Microbiology; 10-806-186, Intro to Biochemistry; 10-
508-102, Oral Anatomy, Embryology & Histology; 10-508-103, Dental Radiography; Corequisites: 10-508-
111, General & Oral Pathology; 10-508-106, Dental Hygiene Process 2)
10-508-111 GENERAL & ORAL PATHOLOGY...this course prepares the student dental hygienist to
determine when to consult, treat or refer clients with various disease, infection or physiological
conditions. Students learn to recognize the signs, causes, and implications of common pathological
conditions including in ammatory responses, immune disorders, genetic disorders, developmental
disorders of tissues and cysts, oral tissue trauma, and neoplasm of the oral cavity. (Prerequisites: 10-508-
102, Oral Anatomy, Embryology & Histology; 10-508-103, Dental Radiography; Corequisites: 10-508-106,
Dental Hygiene Process 2; 10-508-108, Periodontology)
10-508-110 NUTRITION AND DENTAL HEALTH...prepares student dental hygienists to counsel patients
about diet and its impact on oral health. Students learn to distinguish between balanced and
unbalanced diets and to construct diets that meet the needs of patients with compromised dental/oral
health. Students also learn to counsel patients about the effect of eating disorders on dental health.
(Prerequisite: 10-806-186, Intro to Biochemistry; Corequisite: 10-508-109, Cariology)
10-508-112 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS 3...this clinical course builds on and expands the
technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process 2. In consultation
with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing
comprehensive care case type 0, I, II, and III patients. This course also introduces root detoxi cation
using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant
prophylaxis treatment options, and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also create
care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs. (Prerequisites: 10-508-106, Dental
Hygiene Process 2; 10-508-108, Periodontology; 10-508-109, Cariology; 10-508-110, Nutrition & Dental
Health)
10-508-113 DENTAL MATERIALS...prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental
materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and
impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable
appliances. (Prerequisites: 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety; 31-508-304, Dental & General Anatomy OR
10-508-102, Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology)
10-508-114 DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY...prepares student dental hygienists to select safe and effective
patient premedication, local anesthetic, chemo therapeutic and anti-microbial agents within the scope
of dental hygiene practice. Students will also learn to recognize potential pharmacological
contraindications for speci c patients and to take measures to avoid negative impact or alert other
members of the dental team to possible negative impact. (Prerequisites:10-806-186, Intro to
Biochemistry; 10-806-197, Microbiology; Corequiste: 10-508-112, Dental Hygiene Process 3)
10-508-115 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH...this course prepares the Dental Hygienist student to play a
proactive role in improving the dental health of community members of all ages. Students perform and
interpret dental health research to determine community dental health needs, they also participate in
the development, implementation and evaluation of a community dental health program. (Corequisite:
10-508-112, Dental Hygiene Process 3)
10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and
self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships,
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