MATC 2021-22 Catalog

DENAST – DENHYG DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

and obtaining informed consent. Students enhance their ability to present a professional appearance. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-101. DENHYG-108 Credits: 3 Periodontology This course prepares student dental hygienists to assess the periodontal health of patients, plan prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, and to evaluate the e ff ectiveness of periodontal treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the signs and causes of periodontal disease, and on selection of treatment modalities that minimize risk and restore periodontal health. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-106. DENHYG-109 Credits: 1 Cariology This course focuses on the characteristics and contributing factors of dental decay. Dental Hygiene students help patients minimize caries risk by developing treatment plans, communicating methods to patients and evaluating treatment results. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-110. DENHYG-110 Credits: 2 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 e ff ect of eating disorders on dental health. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-101. DENHYG-111 Credits: 3 General and 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 fl ammatory responses, immune disorders, genetic disorders, developmental disorders of tissues and cysts, oral tissue trauma and neoplasm of the oral cavity. Prerequisite(s): Complete DENHYG-102, DENHYG-103 and DENHYG-105. Must be enrolled in a Dental Hygiene program in an accredited technical, community or four-year college, or with instructor’s permission. DENHYG-112 Credits: 5 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

distinguishing characteristics of normal and abnormal dental, head and neck anatomy and its relationship to tooth development, eruption and health. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, CHEM-186, BIOSCI-197 with minimum grade of B-. Complete DENHYG-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-105. DENHYG-103 Credits: 2 Dental Radiography Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate X-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against X-ray hazards. Students also scan, process, mount and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value and interpret radiographic information. In this course, students demonstrate competency on a manikin and perform image receptor placement on a peer. In addition, students expose a full mouth series and double bitewing images on a patient. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions, adjustments and to communicate this information to faculty, sta ff and patients. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-102. DENHYG-105 Credits: 4 Dental Hygiene Process 1 Introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic technical/clinical skills required of practicing dental hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients, and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and problem- solving skills. The course also reinforces the application of dental health safety skills. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dental Hygiene (10-508-1) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-103. DENHYG-106 Credits: 4 Dental Hygiene Process 2 This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process 1. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students apply patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2 patients and perio case type 0, I and II patients. Prerequisite(s): Complete DENHYG-102, DENHYG-103 and DENHYG-105. DENHYG-107 Credits: 1 Dental Hygiene Ethics and Professionalism Helps student dental hygienists develop and apply high professionalism 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 fi dentiality

DENAST-305

Credits: 2

Applied Dental Radiography Students develop skill in operation of X-ray units and in exposing bitewing, periapical, extra oral and occlusal radiographs. Emphasis is placed on protection against X-ray hazards. Students also will process, mount and evaluate radiographs for diagnostic value. In this course, students demonstrate competency on a mannequin. In addition, students will expose bitewing radiographs on an adult patient. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENAST-304, DENHYG-101. DENAST-306 Credits: 3 Dental Assistant Clinical Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography and Dental Assistant Professional in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of Career Essentials and basic occupational skills. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DENAST-302, DENAST-304, DENAST-307, DENHYG-101, DENHYG-113 and either DENHYG-103 or DENAST-305. DENAST-307 Credits: 1 Dental Assistant Professional This course prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or other dental healthcare environment. Students develop a professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the workforce, dental assistants develop or customize their portfolios and layout in an ongoing professional development plan. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Dental Assistant (30-508-2) program. DENHYG – Dental Hygiene (Department: 508) DENHYG-101 Credits: 1 Dental Health Safety Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA standards and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. CPR certi fi cation is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certi fi cation before beginning the course. This course is a WTCS-aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs. DENHYG-102 Credits: 4 Oral Anatomy, Embryology, Histology Prepares Dental Hygiene students to apply detailed knowledge about oral anatomy to planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care. Students identify

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