Dental Materials 10508113 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
General & Oral Pathology 10508111 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 inflammatory 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
Dental Hygiene Process 2 10508106 This clinical course builds on and expands the technical / clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process I . Under the direct supervision of an instructor , students apply patient care assessment , planning , implementation , and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for perio case type 0 , I , and II patients . ( Prerequisite : 10-508-103 , Dental Radiography ; 10-508-105 , DH-Dental Hygiene Process 1 ; 10-508-109 , Cariology ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 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 , conflict , 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
Dental Pharmacology 10508114 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 specific 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 ; 10-508-106 , Dental Hygiene Process 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Nutrition and Dental Health 10508110 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 ; 10-508-105 Dental Hygiene Process 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Dental Anxiety and Pain Mgmt 10508118 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
Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112 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 problemsolving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care case type 0 , I , II , and III patients . This course also introduces root detoxification 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
Intro to Psychology 10809198 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
Community Dental Health 10508115 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
Dental Hygiene Process 4 10508117 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 efficiency and effectiveness . Prepares student dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation . ( Prerequisite : 10-508-112 , Dental Hygiene Process 3 ; 10-508-116 , Dental Pain Management ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 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
Intro to Sociology 10809196 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
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