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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: DH03-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Hygiene, Degree program.
Admission refers to regular admission into an degree program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated degree program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Dental Hygiene, Degree profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Dental Hygiene, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Dental Hygiene, Degree program are:
a.
Attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
Achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
c.
Submission
of immunization record;
d.
High
school diploma or equivalent; and
e.
Completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Dental Hygiene program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree
granting institution; and
b.
proper completion
of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: DH03-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Hygiene, Degree program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Dental Hygiene, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Dental Hygiene, Degree program are:
a.
Attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
Achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math
as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation
by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of
interview and assessment of student potential; and
c.
Completion of application and related
procedures.
All Dental Hygiene, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: DH03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
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A Program Major Code of DH03 and a Program CIP Code of 510602 are applied to the Dental Hygiene, Degree program. |
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The Dental Hygiene Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows: |
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Not Applicable |
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Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code DH03 and Program CIP Code 510602 to the Program Title, Dental Hygiene, degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.
Standard Number: DH03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Dental Hygiene, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code DH03 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Dental Hygiene, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of DH03, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Dental Hygiene, Degree
The Dental Hygiene program is a sequence of courses that prepares
students for positions in the dental profession. Learning opportunities develop academic,
technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement. Registered
dental hygienists work in a variety of professional settings. The public is most familiar with dental hygienists
in the private dental office, where they perform numerous critical services
designed to detect and prevent diseases of the mouth. These include oral prophylaxis; examining the
head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease; educating patients about oral
hygiene; taking or developing radiographs; and applying fluoride or sealants. In this setting, registered dental hygienists
play a vital role in protecting the oral health of the American public. Program
graduates receive a Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science degree.
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Chemistry I [P] Program admission level math achievement |
4 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
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Composition and Rhetoric [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Literature and Composition [P] ENG 191 with C or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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or |
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Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 191 with C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Technical Communications [P] ENG 191 with C or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Fundamentals of Speech [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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College Algebra [P] Program admission level math achievement |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Contemporary Mathematics [P] Program admission level math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Introduction to Psychology [P] Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Introduction to Sociology [P] Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
34 |
0 |
3 |
37 |
35 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction to Health Care [P] Provisional admission |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I [P] Provisional admission |
4 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II [P] BIO 193 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology [P] Program admission |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Oral Embryology and Histology [P] Program admission |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Head and Neck Anatomy [P] Program admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Dental Materials [P] Program admission |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture [P] DHY 100, DHY 106 [C] DHY 105 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab [P] DHY 100, DHY 106 [C] DHY
105 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
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Introduction to Dental Hygiene [P] Program admission |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
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Radiology Lecture [P] Program
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Radiology Lab [P] Program admission |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture [P] DHY 104 [C] DHY 111 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab [P] DHY 105 [C] DHY 110 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
3 |
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Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Profession [P] Program admission |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Periodontology [P] DHY 101 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture [P] DHY 107, DHY 110 [C] DHY 202 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab [P] DHY 107, DHY 111 [C]
DHY 201 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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Oral Pathology [P] DHY 101, DHY 102 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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Pharmacology and Pain Control [P] Program admission |
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0 |
0 |
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Community Dental Health [P] DHY 110 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture [P] DHY 201 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab [P] DHY 202 [C] 208 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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Biochemistry and Nutrition [P] CHM 191 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture [P] DHY 208 [C] DHY 214 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab [P] DHY 209 [C] DHY 213 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lecture [P] DHY 213 [C] DHY 221 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lab [P] DHY 214 [C] 220 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
56 |
20 |
72 |
148 |
89 |
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Course |
Electives Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Not
Applicable |
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Dental Hygiene, Degree
124 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Dental Hygiene, Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
Program
Title, Award Level Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Dental Hygiene, Degree program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Dental Hygiene, Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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BIO 193 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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DHY 100 |
Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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DHY 101 |
Oral Embryology and Histology |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 106 |
Introduction to Dental Hygiene |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
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ENG 191 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 191 |
College Algebra |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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MAT 196 |
Contemporary Mathematics |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Total |
18 |
5 |
3 |
26 |
21 |
Second Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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BIO 194 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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DHY 102 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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DHY 103 |
Dental Materials |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
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DHY 104 |
Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 105 |
Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
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CHM 191 |
Chemistry I |
4 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
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Total |
15 |
5 |
9 |
29 |
20 |
Third Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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AHS 104 |
Introduction to Health Care |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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DHY 107 |
Radiology Lecture |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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DHY 109 |
Radiology Lab |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
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DHY 110 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 111 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab |
0 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
3 |
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DHY 113 |
Microbiology and Infection Control in the Dental Profession |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
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Total |
11 |
2 |
15 |
28 |
17 |
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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DHY 200 |
Periodontology |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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DHY 201 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 202 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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DHY 205 |
Oral Pathology |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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DHY 206 |
Pharmacology and Pain Control |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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Total |
14 |
0 |
12 |
26 |
18 |
Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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DHY 211 |
Biochemistry and Nutrition |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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DHY 207 |
Community Dental Health |
2 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
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DHY 208 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 209 |
Clinical Dental
Hygiene III Lab |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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ENG 193 |
Literature and Composition |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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HUM 191 |
Introduction to Humanities |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Total |
12 |
4 |
12 |
28 |
18 |
Sixth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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DHY 213 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 214 |
Clinical Dental
Hygiene IV Lab |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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ENG 195 |
Technical Communications |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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SPC 191 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Total |
7 |
0 |
12 |
19 |
11 |
Seventh Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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DHY 220 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lecture |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DHY 221 |
Clinical Dental
Hygiene V Lab |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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PSY 191 |
Introductory Psychology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SOC 191 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
4 |
12 |
29 |
19 |
Dental Hygiene, Degree
Aglinate impression material
Aglinate trays
Air compressor
Air driven handpiece
Air polisher/powder
Air tips for units
Amalgam
Amalgam carrier
Amalgam carver
Amalgam condenser
Amalgam polishing kit
Anesthetic 3% no epinephrine mepivacaine
Anesthetics, lidocaine
Antimicrobial soap
APF fluoride-gel topical, 5 flavors
Applicator sticks, 6" cotton tipped
Apron, lead
Apron, patient
Articulating paper
Aspirating syringe
Aspirators
Autoclave
Auxiliary plaque control devices
Ball-shaped applicator
Bitewing x-ray tab or loop
Burnisher
Cabinet, instrument (fixed or mobile)
Cabinet, storage
Calcium hydroxide
Calculator
Central vac system
Charts/posters
Clamp forceps
Coin envelopes
Composite
Composite placement instrument
Computer
Computers in clinic to enable digital radiography
Computer software to support digital radiography
Copal varnish
Copy machine
Cotton pliers
Cotton roll holders
Cups and brushes (assorted)
Cups, plastic 5oz.
Curettes
Curing light
Current Physicians Desk Reference
Cuttle disk
Dark room equipment
Dental amalgamators
Dental chair
Dental engines
Dental floss
Dental lathe and splash pan
Dental unit
Desensitizing liquid
Desk
Digital radiography equipment and software
Disclosing tablets/solutions, Red-cote (concentrate)
Dishes, dappen (pumice)
Disinfectant cleaner
Educational materials for patients
Emergency kit
Explorers
Filing cabinet
Film drier
Film processing machine (automatic)
Film viewer
Finishing strips (disposable)
Floss holder
Floss refill for dispenser, unwaxed
Floss refill for dispenser, waxed
Floss sampler
Floss threaders
Fluoride-gel trays, large
Fluoride-gel trays, medium
Fluoride-gel trays, small
Gauze squares, 2x2
Gauze squares, 4x4
Glass mixing slab
Gloves medium, latex/vinyl
Gloves, small
Handpiece oil and cleaner
Handpieces, spray-a-day
Handpieces, straight
Headrest covers (disposable)
Infection control armamentarium
Instrument and supply case
Instrument sharpener
Laboratory stone
Laboratory stool
Latex gloves
Masks, procedure
Matrix band
Mechanical retainer
Medication cups
Mirror, hand
Mirror, mouth
Mixing pad
Mobile hygiene cart
Model trimmer
Models (anatomical)
Mouthwash
Napkin holder
Napkins, patient (disposable)
Needles
Needles, metal hub anesthetic
Operating light
Oral hygiene supplies
Oxygen
Pamphlets
Panoramic x-ray machine
Patient education cassette
Periodontal dressing
Periodontal probes
Petroleum jelly
Plaster and stone bins
Plaster dispensing bin
Plastic matrix strip
Porte-polishers
Processing tank
Projector, audiovisual
Prophy brush, pointed young
Prophy brush, young
Prophy cup, grey
Prophy paste, coarse
Prophy paste, fine
Prophy paste, medium
Prophy paste, plus
Prophy-jet powder
Prophylaxis angle
Pumice
Refrigerator
Ring holder for cups
Round burs
Rubber dam frame
Rubber dam lubricant
Rubber dam napkin
Rubber dam punch
Rubber points, cups, and disks
Rubber stimulator tips
Rubber wheel
Safety glasses
Saliva ejectors
Scalers, six to eight designs
Scissors
Scrub brush
Sealant etchant gel
Sealants
Self-seal sterilization pouches
Sharpening oil
Topical anesthetic gel
Tray covers, rectangular
Trays, alginate impression
Trays for instrument set ups
Ultrasonic cleaner concentrate for instruments
Ultrasonic scaler and tips
VCR
Vibrators
View box (x-ray)
Wedges
White stone
Whitening
Winged clamp
Wingless clamps
Wordprocessing computer packages
Work counter
Work station
X-ray cassette
X-ray developer
X-ray film adhesive tabs
X-ray film holders
X-ray film placing devices
X-ray film, size 0, 2, and 4
X-ray fixer
X-ray machine
Zinc-oxide
Zinc-phosphate
Posted: 02/25/08