DEN 120Dental Hygiene Preclinic Lecture 2 0 02
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
Coastal Carolina Community College · Courses
DEN
16 courses with the subject DEN, 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.
DEN 121Dental Hygiene Precl Lab 0 6 02
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program Corequisite(s): DEN 120 This course provides the opportunity to perform clinical dental hygiene procedures discussed in DEN 120. Emphasis is placed on clinical skills in patient assessment and instrumentation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to perform specific preclinical procedures. DEN 123 Nutrition/Dental Health 2 0 0 2 Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program Corequisite(s): None This course introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on nutritional requirements and their application to individual patient needs. Topics include the study of Federal Nutritional Guidelines, nutrient functions, Recommended Daily Allowances, Adequate Intake, Tolerable Upper Intake Level, Estimated Average Requirement, and related psychological principles. Upon completion, students should be able to recommend and counsel individuals on their food intake as related to their dental health. DEN 124 Periodontology 2 0 0 2 Prerequisite(s): DEN 110 Corequisite(s): None This course provides an in-depth study of the periodontium, periodontal pathology, periodontal monitoring, and the principles of periodontal therapy. Topics include periodontal anatomy and a study of the etiology, classifica- tion, and treatment modalities of periodontal diseases. Upon completion, students should be able to describe, compare, and contrast techniques involved in periodontal/maintenance therapy, as well as patient care management.
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 123Nutrition/Dental Health
- Subject
- DEN
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2023-2024
- Source
- www.coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 124Periodontology
- Subject
- DEN
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2023-2024
- Source
- www.coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 130Dental Hygiene Theory I 2 0 02
Prerequisite(s): DEN 120 Corequisite(s): DEN 131 This course is a continuation of the didactic dental hygiene concepts necessary for providing an oral prophylaxis. Topics include deposits/removal, instrument sharpening, patient education, fluorides, planning for dental hygiene treatment, charting, and clinical records and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge needed to complete a thorough oral prophylaxis. 312
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 131Dental Hygiene Clinic I 0 0 93
Prerequisite(s): DEN 121 Corequisite(s): DEN 130 This course continues skill development in providing an oral prophylaxis. Emphasis is placed on treatment of the recall patients with gingivitis or light deposits. Upon completion, students should be able to assess these patients’ needs and complete the necessary dental hygiene treatment.
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 140Dental Hygiene Theory II 1 2 02
Prerequisite(s): DEN 130 Corequisite(s): DEN 141 This course introduces principles in treatment modification. Topics include modification of treatment for pain management and advanced radiographic interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate necessary treatment modifications, radiographic abnormalities, and be certified in the administration of local anesthesia.
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 141Dental Hygiene Clinic II 0 0 62
Prerequisite(s): DEN 131 Corequisite(s): DEN 140 This course continues skill development in providing an oral prophylaxis. Emphasis is placed on treatment of patients with early periodontal disease and subgingival deposits. Upon completion, students should be able to assess these patients’ needs and complete the necessary dental hygiene treatment.
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 220Dental Hygiene Theory III 2 0 02
Prerequisite(s): DEN 140 Corequisite(s): DEN 221 This course introduces advanced principles of patient care. Topics include advanced periodontal debridement, subgingival irrigation, air polishing, special needs and case presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of methods of treatment and management of periodontally compromised and special needs patients.
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 221Dental Hygiene Clinic III 0 0 124
Prerequisite(s): DEN 141 Corequisite(s): DEN 220 This course continues skill development in providing an oral prophylaxis. Emphasis is placed on treatment of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal involvement and moderate deposits. Upon completion, students should be able to assess these patients’ needs and complete the necessary dental hygiene treatment. 313
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 222General & Oral Pathology 2 0 02
Prerequisite(s): BIO 163 or BIO 168 Corequisite(s): None This course provides a general knowledge of oral pathological manifestations associated with selected systemic and oral diseases. Topics include developmental and degenerative diseases, selected microbial diseases, specific and nonspecific immune and inflammatory responses with emphasis on recognizing abnormalities. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal tissues and refer unusual findings to the dentist for diagnosis. DEN 223 Dental Pharmacology 2 0 0 2 Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): BIO 163 or BIO 168 This course provides basic drug terminology, general principles of drug actions, dosages, routes of administration, adverse reactions, and basic principles of anesthesiology. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of drugs in overall understanding of patient histories and health status. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize that each patient’s general health or drug usage may require modification of the treatment procedures. Also included in this course are the procedures for handling dental office emergencies. DEN 224 Materials and Procedures 1 3 0 2 Prerequisite(s): DEN 111 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces the physical properties of materials and related procedures used in dentistry. Topics include restorative and preventative materials, fabrication of casts and appliances, and chairside functions of the dental hygienist. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the laboratory and/or clinical application of routinely used dental materials and chairside functions.
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 224Materials and Procedures
- Subject
- DEN
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2023-2024
- Source
- www.coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 230Dental Hygiene Theory IV 1 0 01
Prerequisite(s): DEN 220 Corequisite(s): DEN 231 This course provides an opportunity to increase knowledge of the profession. Emphasis is placed on dental specialties, technological advances, and completion of a case study presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of various disciplines of dentistry, technological advances and principles of case presentations. 314
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 231Dental Hygiene Clinic IV 0 0 124
Prerequisite(s): DEN 221 Corequisite(s): DEN 230 This course continues skill development in providing an oral prophylaxis. Emphasis is placed on periodontal maintenance and on treating patients with moderate to advanced/refractory periodontal disease. Upon completion, students should be able to assess these patients’ needs and complete the necessary dental hygiene treatment. DEN 232 Community Dental Health 2 3 0 3 Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program Corequisite(s): None This course provides a study of the principles and methods used in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community dental health programs. Topics include epidemiology, research methodology, biostatistics, preventive dental care, dental health education, program planning, and financing and utilization of dental services. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a community dental health program. DEN 233 Professional Development 2 0 0 2 Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program Corequisite(s): None This course includes professional development, ethics, and jurisprudence with applications to practice management. Topics include conflict management, state laws, resumes, interviews, and legal liabilities as health care profes- sionals. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to practice dental hygiene within established ethical standards and state laws. 315
- Subject
- DEN
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 232Community Dental Health
- Subject
- DEN
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2023-2024
- Source
- www.coastalcarolina.edu
DEN 233Professional Development
- Subject
- DEN
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2023-2024
- Source
- www.coastalcarolina.edu
Source: Coastal Carolina Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61