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Mar 28, 2024
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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 258 Oral Disease Prevention2 credits Students are introduced to basic principles of dental diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Students will learn concepts of preventive oral health, patient oral self-care, and ergonomics for the dental practitioner.
Prerequisites: DHYG 242 , DHYG 243 , DHYG 246 , DHYG 247 , and DHYG 256
Corequisites: DHYG 248 , DHYG 252 , DHYG 253 , and DHYG 254
Quarters Offered: Fall
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the dental caries process and its treatment and prevention strategies
- Describe the three types of fluorides, their applications, and their relation to the caries process
- List and explain anti-microbial medicaments in the treatment of dental disease
- Describe the process of dentinal hypersensitivity and its treatment options
- Explain the importance of dental sealants and their application procedure for the prevention of dental caries
- Describe the processes, uses, and potential side effects of tooth whitening and coronal polish
- Identify the various intraoral stains, their etiology, and methods of removal
- Describe the basic principles of occlusion and their relationship to temporomandibular dysfunction
- Assess the patient’s individual needs and make appropriate recommendations for post-operative care for healing of the periodontal tissues
- Identify the requirements of special needs patients in the use of dental self- care aids
- Describe, properly utilize, and list the limitations of oral hygiene aids, such as tooth brush and floss
- Make appropriate recommendations to the dental patient regarding oral hygiene aids and medicaments after identifying the patient’s oral conditions
- Explain the importance of ergonomics for the dental practitioner and use the neutral position to aid in attaining career longevity
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20
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