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.
Introduction to head and neck anatomy; dental nomenclature; primary and permanent tooth development, anatomy, function, terminology and occlusion will be included.
Study of the embryologic development of orofacial organs and structure and the microscopic examination of tissue structures through the development and organization of these organs.
Theoretical information on radiation physics, x-ray production, image formation and techniques for intra and extraoral radiographs, radiographic anatomy and interpretation will be presented. Laboratory exercises prepare students to competently expose and mount dental radiographs on patients. Consideration will be given to the health, safety, and welfare of both the operator and the patient. Additional Course Fees: $105
3-3-0-4 DH 150 is both a lecture and pre-clinical course that introduces students to dental auxiliary practices, including the theory, principles and practice of dentistry. Students also learn about the specialty areas in dentistry and the use of dental materials. The dental specialties discussed include orthodontics, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, periodontic dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics and endodontics and common medical diseases. Emergencies and CPR are also topics discussed in this course. Students are given the opportunity to develop and practice clerical, chair-side and laboratory skills typically utilized in the dental office. Additional Course Fee: $105
Introduction to the principles of human nutrition including energy metabolism with emphasis on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and their action in the body particularly as related to oral health. Also included are the role of vitamins and minerals and the application of the relationship of food sources to oral health. In addition, students are introduced to the analysis of diets for patient evaluation and education.
A study of foundational knowledge for performing clinical skills on patients with emphasis on infection control principles, instrumentation procedures, patient assessment and professionalism. Students will develop manual skills necessary for instrumentation while performing preventive and therapeutic services. Legal, ethical, and management aspects of total patient care will be discussed. Theory is used to provide a f Additional Course Fees: $175
This course is a continuation of DH 191. The focus is on preparing students to perform traditional dental hygiene clinical techniques. They learn about instrumentation (sharpening, designs, and uses of dental hygiene instruments) and tooth examination through radiographs and tooth treatments, including deposit and stain removal, selective coronal polishing, and fluoride applications. They prepare and use study models, Additional Course Fees: $175
During this course, the dental hygiene student will be introduced to oro-facial anatomy, physiology and pathology, to the local anesthesia armamentarium and to anesthesia treatment and application. Additionally, the student will participate in hands-on application of oro-facial anesthesia administration in pre-clinic lab and clinical component settings. Additional Course Fees: $105
Acquaints the dental hygiene student with oral anomalies manifested by development, metabolic disturbances and disease. Emphasis will be directed toward the recognition of these pathological conditions from direct observations of patients, radiographs and slides of pertinent structures.
Familiarizes the dental hygienist with the medications that patients may be taking and drugs that may be administered in the dental practice. It also will provide insight into the mechanism of drug action and interaction in the body. Anesthetics will be reviewed with a discussion of pain management techniques. The classification of different types of medications with examples and their uses will be discussed.
Encompasses the study of clinical and histological characteristics of normal, pathological and etiological factors of periodontal disease. Emphasis is placed on correlating basic sciences with clinical aspects of periodontics. Wound healing, various modes of periodontal therapy including surgical techniques and preventive maintenance will be addressed.
In DH 271, the principles of public health in relation to the dental hygienists are discussed. The roles in providing health care to the community along with field assignments in selected approved social settings permit student participation in community health care planning. Their familiarization with patterns for delivery of comprehensive health care services and the appropriate dental team roles is the intention of
Continuation of DH 192, with emphasis on additional clinical techniques and patients with "special needs," along with examination of a variety of medical emergencies that may occur in the dental practice. Additional Course Fees: $345
Continuation of DH 293. Laboratory and/or clinical practice of more advanced aspects of the delivery of dental hygiene care. Additional Course Fees: $345
Course work designed to prepare the Dental Hygiene student for the working world. Resume writing and job interview techniques will be taught. Career directions and the future of dental hygiene will be addressed. Clinical expertise will be refined in this course. Time management, in conjunction with total patient care, will be emphasized. Additional Course Fees: $345
Source: Community College of Philadelphia's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
