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This course builds on all of the knowledge and skills introduced in DHCA1411 with the expectation that those foundational skills will be carried on throughout in this course as students now learn initial instrumentation skills with scalers and curettes. Skills culminate in a clinical process evaluation to include all learned skill from both Pre -clinic courses. Prerequisite: DHCA1411 DHCA1411: Pre -Clinic I Credit Hours: 4.00 Clock Hours: 30/80/0 This course introduces basic skills that will be utilized while providing dental hygiene care in a clinical setting. These skills include infection control, process of care, medical/dental histories, vital signs, extra oral and intraoral examination, examination and charting -hard and soft tissues, and ergonomics. Prerequisites: BIOL1431, BIOL1411, CHEM1411, BIOL1421, CHEM1421 DHCA2301: Dental Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 45/0/0 Study of pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis will be on the drugs and drug groups most commonly used in dentistry. Oral manifestations of drugs prescribed for the dental patients will be addressed. Prerequisites: MATH1320 DHCA2502: Dental Hygiene II Credit Hours:5.50 Clock Hours: 40/0/160 The students in this course continue to practice dental hygiene skills while utilizing problem -solving skills. Students recognize and utilize advanced instrumentation techniques, power -driven scaling and implant maintenance care. Students practice delivery of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia. Prerequisites: DHCA1411, DHCA1405 DHCA2503: Dental Hygiene III Credit Hours: 5,00 Clock Hours: 30/0/165 In this course, students will continue to practice principles learned in Pre - Clinic I and ii. Students will recognize and manage the special needs patient. Prerequisites: DHCA2502 DHCA2505: Dental Hygiene V Credit Hours: 5.50. Clock Hours: 45/0/150 In this course, the student demonstrates and maintains clinical competency of dental hygiene skills. Students will execute a comprehensive care plan for an advanced periodontal case -type patient. Students will present a case study based on the aforementioned plan. Students will study future trends and technological advances in dentistry along with dental specialties. Prerequisites: DHCA2604 DHCA2604: Dental Hygiene IV Credit Hours: 6.00 Clock Hours: 45/0/165 In this course, the student continues to refine clinical skills and techniques. The student will critically evaluate research articles and write specific components of research project. Prerequisites: DHCA2503 DNTA1331: Introduction to Dental Assisting and Dental Terminology Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory 40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 40) Basic dental principles and infection control practiceswill be presented with a focus on an introduction to dentistry, dental assistingand dental team roles. Additionally, the course will cover basic dental science. DNTA1333: Dental Specialties Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory 40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 40) Dental specialties will be presented with a focus on discussion on patient populations. Additionally, the course will apply dental assisting skills with specialized patient populations and procedures. DNTA1335: Materials and Procedures Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 40) Dental material science and theory will be presented with a focus on common dental materials. Additionally, the coursewill cover application of dental assisting skills in the use of dental materials in dental procedures. DNTA1337: Patient Care and Management Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory 40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 40) Basic principles and ethical decision making skills and a legal overview of dentistry will be discussed and all aspects of dental care delivery In offices including business practices and communication skills. Additionally, the course will cover basic marketing skills for dental assistants. DNTAL339: Diagnostics and Orthodontics - Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 40) Diagnostic and assessment procedures will be presented including basic pharmacology and emergency procedure principles. Additionally, the course will coverdental chartingand orthodontics. DNTA1341: Dental Radiology Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory 40, Lab40) (Ground 40, Online 40) Basic radiology principles and practices will be presented with a focus on radiology theory and safety. Additionally, the course will teach exposure and mounting of radiographs. DNTA1343: Additional Duties of the Dental Assistant I Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory 40, Lab 40) (Ground 48, Online 32) Dental terminology and infection control practices will be presented with a focuson an introduction to dentistry, dental assisting and dental team roles. Students will gain knowledge and skillsto perform intraoral and extraoral radiography. Students will demonstrate abilityto perform coronal polishing and fluoride application. Students will acquire knowledge of nitrous oxide safety and administration to perform as expanded duties. Additionally, CPR/BLS training will be provided. Prerequisite: DNTA1341 DNTA1345: Additional Duties of the Dental Assistant II Credit Hours: 3.00 Clock Hours: 80 (Theory40, Lab 40) (Ground 48, Online 32) 2020-2021 Garden Grove Catalog I Publication Date: November 30, 2020 1 Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 63