10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-508-107 DENTAL HYGIENE ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM ... helps student dental hygienists develop and apply high professional and ethical standards . Students apply the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene to their work with patients , other members of a dental team and the community . Emphasis is placed on maintaining con�dentiality and obtaining informed consent . Students enhance their ability to present a professional appearance . ( Co-requisite : 10-508-105 Dental Hygiene Process 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-508-118 DENTAL PAIN MANAGEMENT ... this course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage pain for dental patients . Students learn to prevent and manage common emergencies related to administration of local anesthesia , prepare the armamentarium , and administer local anesthesia . The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures . ( Prerequisites : 10-508-102 , Oral Anatomy , Embryology & Histology ; 10-508-114 , Dental Pharmacology ; Corequisite : 10-508-112 , Dental Hygiene Process 3 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-508-117 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS 4 ... this clinical course builds on and expands the technical / clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process III . With feedback from the instructor , students manage all aspects of cases in the course of providing comprehensive care for perio case type 0 I , II , and III patients . Emphasizes maximization of clinical ef�ciency and effectiveness . Prepares student dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation . ( Prerequisite : 10-508-112 , Dental Hygiene Process 3 ; Corequisite : 10-508-116 , Dental Pain Management ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-196 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ... the nature and variety of groups ; inequality , race and ethnicity ; family , population , social integration , and change ; collective behavior ; politics , economics , religion , education , and the effects of technology . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
0-508-135 DH-DENTAL CAREER TRANSITION ... this course focuses on Dental Hygiene students ' transition into the work world . Emphasis will be placed on preparing resumes , job interviewing and exploring alternative career pathways . In addition , students will be taught the role hygienists play in various dental specialties . Course Typically Offered : Spring
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