• DHYG 1410: DENTAL HYGIENE PRINCIPLES

  6.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students identify theory, principles, and procedures necessary for the performance of dental hygiene services. Through didactic, laboratory, pre-clinical, and service-learning experiences, they demonstrate appropriate ergonomics, infection control procedures, and professional behavior. Students also assess medical/dental histories, intra- and extra-oral structures, and hard and soft tissue deposits. In addition, they identify dental hygiene instruments and practice instrumentation, therapeutic stain removal, and fluoride application skills. Using the dental hygiene process of care model, students identify the rationale for dental hygiene intervention and develop basic dental hygiene diagnoses and treatment plans. Students also assess their skills and reflect on their progress. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.
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• DHYG 1420: DENTAL HYGIENE SEMINAR I

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students prepare for clinical experience by practicing supplemental instrumentation and adjunctive pain management techniques, interpreting patient assessment data, and designing culturally sensitive dental hygiene care plans for the medically compromised, geriatric, and special needs clients. Students apply skills and techniques in DHYG 1425 Clinic I. Prerequisite: Completion of the first term of the LCCC Dental Hygiene Program.
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• DHYG 1425: DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC I

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students demonstrate competency in basic dental hygiene interventions utilized in patient care in both clinical settings and service-learning activities. Students apply the fundamental principles of assessing, treating, and evaluating the patient's individual needs as they develop skills using the dental hygiene process of care model. Students also assess their clinical skills, delivery of patient care, and reflect on their experiences in all settings. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1410.
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• DHYG 1685: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN DENTAL HYGIENE

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore current computer concepts, software, and dental technology. Students focus on presentation, word processing, database, and practice management applications while examining the impact on client confidentiality and the role of technology in dentistry. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.
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• DHYG 2200: GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of general pathology and disease processes. Also covered is oral pathology with an emphasis on the recognition and identification of frequently seen oral conditions. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1110.
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• DHYG 2250: PAIN MANAGEMENT

  2.50 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students acquire the knowledge to administer topical, noninjectable, and local anesthetics and nitrous oxide analgesia to increase patient comfort and pain control when providing dental hygiene services. Students examine principles of pharmacology, patient management, medical considerations, and indications and contraindications for the use of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide analgesia. Students correlate theory to practice in the lab and clinical experience practicing pain management techniques using the dental hygiene process of care and the safe use of equipment and armamentarium. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1200.
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• DHYG 2260: DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students identify significant social, political, psychological and economic factors influencing the health care system. Through service-learning activities, students assess, plan, implement and evaluate strategies to address diverse community-identified needs. Students practice research methodology and basic statistical analysis in classroom activities and public presentations. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 2430.
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• DHYG 2330: PERIODONTOLOGY II

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students review the anatomy and histology of periodontal structures in health. Students identify the etiologies, host response, histopathology and classifications, of periodontal diseases including local, systemic and parafunctional factors. Students explore the dental hygienist's role in prevention, nonsurgical periodontal therapy, re-evaluation, and periodontal maintenance. Students identify supplemental assessments and develop evidence-based recommendations for treatment and referral of selected cases. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1420.
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• DHYG 2400: HEAD, NECK, AND ORAL ANATOMY

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the structure and function of the head and neck. Students examine the skull osteology, sinuses, muscles, neuroanatomy, blood supply, lymphatics, glandular tissue, and oral mucous membranes. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1110.
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• DHYG 2410: ETHICS, LAW AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students examine ethical theories, professional codes of ethics and apply ethical reasoning techniques to dental hygiene practice. Students explore legal topics including employment, civil, criminal, professional and regulatory law related to dentistry. Students learn dental practice management skills and job seeking strategies. Prerequisite: DHYG 2330.
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