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May 27, 2024
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Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 416 Oral Pathology3 credits
This course builds on the first year Dental Science courses and continues to focus on aspects of the health/disease continuum. Advanced concepts of immunology are presented. Case studies facilitate preparation of student presentations of clinical cases. Topics covered include oral and periodontal pathologies.
Prerequisites: All Quarter 2 DHYG BAS courses
Corequisites: All Quarter 3 DHYG BAS courses
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Define specific soft and hard tissue pathologies and variations of normal of the orofacial region
- Explain methods for detecting and recording hard tissue pathological observations
- Recognize pathologies of the teeth and surrounding tissues
- Describe pathologies of the teeth and surrounding tissues
- Demonstrate accurate documentation of soft and hard tissue pathological or variations of normal clinical observations
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:
- be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist
Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30
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