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• DHY 102: Dental Hygiene Clinic I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course introduces principles of dental hygiene assessment and instrumentation skills. The student will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting.
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• DHY 103: Oral Histology & Embryology

  2.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course presents a study of the embryonic development of the head, face and oral cavity. Histologic structure of the oral tissues with relation to their clinical form and function are discussed.
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• DHY 104: Dental Anatomy

  2.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides a study of the normal anatomy of the oral cavity, teeth, head and neck.
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• DHY 105: Dental Radiology

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides an overview of dental radiology principles and techniques. Topics include x-ray production, radiation safety, exposure techniques, film processing and mounting, radiographic findings and patient management. The student will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting.
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• DHY 111: Dental Hygiene Seminar II

  2.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides further study of dental hygiene. Topics include treatment planning, instrumentation and medical emergencies.
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• DHY 112: Dental Hygiene Clinic II

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides further development of dental hygiene clinical skills. The student will provide dental hygiene services to patients in a supervised clinical setting. The student will be scheduled for 12 hours of cliinical per week.
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• DHY 113: Periodontics I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course presents a study of the tissues of the periodontium in both health and disease. Areas of discussion include periodontal anatomy, disease classification, etiology, clinical examination, treatment planning, initial therapy and Chemo Theraputics.
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• DHY 114: Dental Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides a study of the properties and manipulation of preventive and restorative dental materials. Laboratory activities are designed to reinforce course content.
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• DHY 115: Nutrition & Oral Health

  2.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides a study of nutrition and its effects on both general and oral health. Emphasis is placed on the role of nutrition in oral health problems including dental caries and periodontal disease.
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• DHY 122: Advanced Dental Hygiene Procedures

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course provides an introduction to advanced clinical dental hygiene procedures. The dental hygiene student will be introduced and instructed in oro-facial pathology; anatomy; armamentarium; and anesthesia treatment and application. Additionally, the student will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting, along with hands-on applications of oro-facial anesthesia administration in pre-clinical lab and clinical component setting.
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