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• DH 120: Dental Anatomy

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers the form, function, occlusion, and eruption of primary and permanent teeth. This course studies endodontic and coronal morphological considerations and periodontal health. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 110 and 180. Prerequisite:    BIOL 121 & DH 110 & DH 180 Corequisite:    DH 110, DH 180
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• DH 150: Dental Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Studies the characteristics and use of dental materials. The course is designed to familiarize the dental hygiene student with materials utilized by the dental profession. Presented as an overview of materials, this course emphasizes the following areas: esthetic maintenance of restorations, sealants, margination, construction of sportsguards/fluoride trays/bleaching trays, alginate impressions and the construction of study models from those impressions, periodontal dressings, use of the pulp vitality tester, and the placement/removal of rubber dam and temporary restorations. Opportunities are provided for students to manipulate common restorative materials. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or high school equivalent with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: DH 113. Prerequisite:    ( CHEM 100 ) & DH 113 Corequisite:    DH 113
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• DH 160: Extended Clinical Techniques and Remediation

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides additional instruction to students needing further training in the clinical skills area. Infection control practices and instrumentation, assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of treatment are reinforced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121, 245, and DH 101 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 121 & BIOL 245 & DH 101
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• DH 161: Clinical Techniques and Remediation

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides additional instruction to students needing further training in the clinical skills area. Infection control practices and instrumentation, assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of treatment are reinforced. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121, 245, and DH 101 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 121 & BIOL 245 & DH 101
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• DH 170: Techniques in Pain Control

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers the theory and clinical knowledge for safe and effective administration of various anesthetic agents utilized in dentistry for pain control. This course emphasizes injectable local anesthetics. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 180, 113, and 116 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 240. Prerequisite:    DH 180 & DH 113 & DH 116 & DH 240 Corequisite:    DH 240
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• DH 180: Head and Neck Anatomy and Histology

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Encompasses a detailed study of gross anatomical structures and relationships of the head and neck. This course includes histological and physiological fundamentals of odontology with a detailed look at integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    BIOL 121
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• DH 190: Periodontics

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Studies the clinical presentation of periodontal structures including the histology and immunology in health and disease, disease etiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis. This course also discusses evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic treatment modalities for clients with periodontal disease. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 101, 120, and 180 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    DH 101 & DH 120 & DH 180
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• DH 211: Dental Hygiene Theory III

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Discusses dental specialties, as well as treatment of clients with specific conditions and special needs. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 113, 150, and 190 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 212. Prerequisite:    DH 113 & DH 190 & DH 150 & DH 212 Corequisite:    DH 212
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• DH 212: Clinical Experience III

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the refinement of clinical techniques including the use of advanced instrumentation techniques and diagnostic and preventive aids such as study models, pit and fissure sealants, and nutritional counseling. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 101, 113, 150 and 180 with grades of C or higher. Co-requisite: DH 211. Prerequisite:    DH 101 & DH 113 & DH 150 & DH 180 & DH 211 Corequisite:    DH 211
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• DH 223: Dental Hygiene Theory IV

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Emphasizes the dental hygienist as a professional member of a dental team. This course discusses professional ethics, office practices, resume writing, and conduct during an employment interview. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: DH 211 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: DH 224. Prerequisite:    ( DH 211 or DH 201 ) & DH 224 Corequisite:    DH 224
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