• 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 2330L: PERIODONTOLOGY

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students review anatomy and histology of periodontal structures in health and disease. 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 and intervention using dental laser and other nonsurgical periodontal therapies. Students correlate theory to practice in the lab and clinic safely practicing laser and other nonsurgical periodontal protocols and application techniques using the dental hygiene process of care. Students examine legal, ethical and evidence based applications of nonsurgical periodontal therapies, principles of laser physics, and indications and contraindications for the use of dental lasers and other nonsurgical periodontal therapies. Students develop evidence-based treatment plans or recommendations for 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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• DHYG 2430: DENTAL HYGIENE SEMINAR II

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students practice behavior management strategies, dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning for cognitively impaired, medically compromised, chemical dependent, nutritionally compromised and culturally diverse clients. Students document oral conditions using intraoral cameras and intraoral photos. Techniques learned in class will be practiced in DHYG 2435. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1420.
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