15 courses with the subject DH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
2 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is an introduction to the etiology and prevention of dental diseases, infection control, patient assessment, normal oral conditions, periodontal assessment, polishing, patent education and the history of the dental hygiene profession. (
7.2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a practical laboratory session designed to introduce basic instrumentation techniques necessary for the practice of dental hygiene. The theory, functions and procedures introduced in DH 1510 will be applied. (
4 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline The focus of this course is on the anatomical components and functions of the teeth and tooth supporting structures, soft tissue landmarks of the oral cavity, and dental terminology. Embryology and histology of the maxillofacial area and dental structures are emphasized. The skeletal structure, muscular function, blood supply, and innervations of the maxillofacial region will also be covered. (
2 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is designed to continue the student's education in the basic clinical theory, functions, and procedures necessary for comprehensive patient treatment with an emphasis on primary preventive measures, clinical dental hygiene skills and management of medical emergencies. (
13.5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice I introducing the student to basic clinical theory, functions, and procedures necessary for comprehensive patient treatment. Students will continue practice on student partners until all basic competencies are satisfied and will then begin treating patients in the clinical setting. (
2 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is an introduction to the principles of general pathology and oral pathology, focusing on etiology, progression, clinical manifestations and treatment of pathologic conditions. The basic inflammatory and immune responses as they relate to the human body are reviewed. The course will focus on the fundamental disease processes involving the maxillofacial region. Emphasis is placed on early recognition and documentation of abnormal oral conditions. (
2 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is an examination of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. Emphasis will include the progression of periodontal disease, diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and the role of the dental hygienist in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. (
2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This is a lecture and laboratory course in current concepts of the principles of radiology and the use of imagery in dentistry. Designed to provide knowledge of radiation production and safety, operation of equipment, and interpretation of radiographic images. This course prepares students for decision making and critical analysis required in clinical practice. Lab sessions give the student experience in exposing, evaluating/correcting errors and interpreting dental radiographs for the dental hygiene care plan. (
2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of Principles of Dental Hygiene II, with an emphasis on advanced dental hygiene skills and applied auxiliary skills. This course will familiarize the dental hygiene student with the properties and uses of various dental materials. The focus will be on composition, chemistry, and clinical application of commonly used materials in dentistry. (
16.2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice II with supervised clinical experience and a weekly seminar. Students will apply basic theories, functions and procedures necessary for comprehensive client treatment. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This is a lecture and laboratory course in the basic and current concepts in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. The content areas include anatomical considerations, local anesthetic and nitrous oxide armamentarium, pharmacology and clinical action of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide, patient evaluation, local and systemic complications, techniques of maxillary and mandibular anesthesia and nitrous oxide administrations. (
2 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is a survey of drug groups with special emphasis on the drugs in dentistry. The course will include content in the following: physical and chemical properties of the drugs covered, routes of administration, therapeutic and adverse effects, and drug interactions. (
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of Principles of Dental Hygiene III with an emphasis on management of patients with physical or mental disabilities and other special needs, and nutritional assessments. Focus will also be in, resume writing and job interviews, legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental team, alternative dental settings/dental specialties, and health care delivery issues. (
16.2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice III with supervised clinical experience and a weekly seminar. Students will apply basic and advanced theories, functions and procedures necessary for comprehensive client treatment. (
TOTAL .................................................................................. ..................................83 CREDITS
Source: Rochester Community and Technical College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
