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  • DENT 1020: Oral Anatomy and Physiology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. For students in the Dental Hygiene Program. Focuses on study of the normal development, structure, and function of the orofacial region. Provides microscopic and macroscopic study of oral structures in a laboratory setting. Builds on basic sciences and prepares for the study of the dental sciences and clinical dental hygiene.
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  • DENT 1030: Dental Materials

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into Dental Hygiene program. Presents the history, composition, chemical, and physical properties and use of materials commonly utilized in the dental laboratory and dental operatory. Builds on dental sciences. Provides laboratory experience in performing common dental laboratory procedures and prepares for the clinical practice of expanded functions.. Course Lab fee of $75 applies.
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  • DENT 1040: Dental Hygiene II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite(s): DENT 1045. Provides advanced dental hygiene modalities, including oral health education, practice management, patient assessment and treatment. Emphasizes treatment planning and emergency preparedness. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.. Course fee of $3175 for practical experience applies. Corequisite:    DENT 1045
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  • DENT 1045: Dental Hygiene II Clinical

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite(s): DENT 1040. Provides for developing clinical dental hygiene skills, practiced on patients in a clinical setting, including oral health education, practice management, patient assessment and treatment. Emphasizes treatment planning and emergency preparedness. All skills are taught to clinical competence. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.. Course Lab fee of $85 applies. Corequisite:    DENT 1040
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  • DENT 1050: Clinical Dental Radiography

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite(s): DENT 1055. Focuses on radiation physics, biology, protection and quality dental techniques. Prepares competency in film processing, mounting, interpretation of errors, recognition of anatomical landmarks, and evidence of pathologies. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice. Corequisite:    DENT 1055
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  • DENT 1055: Clinical Dental Radiography Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite(s): DENT 1050. Focuses on clinical application of radiation physics, biology, protection and quality dental techniques. Prepares students for competency of film processing and mounting, interpretation of errors, recognition of anatomical landmarks, and evidence of pathologies. Practices skills on radiographic mannequins in a laboratory setting. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.. Course Lab fee of $74 applies. Corequisite:    DENT 1050
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  • DENT 1060: General and Oral Pathology

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on the study of commonly encountered systemic and oral diseases; etiology, presentation, treatment and effect on dental treatment, including associated emergency procedures. Emphasizes the principles of inflammation, immunology, healing, and repair. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
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  • DENT 1070: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program. Introduces the basic principles and management of medical emergencies that could occur in a dental office, including the care and clinical management of medically compromised patients.
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  • DENT 2020: Dental Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into Dental Hygiene program. Focuses on pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dentistry. Emphasizes drugs commonly used in dentistry, for treatment of common systemic and oral diseases, and for emergency treatment: effects, administration, and toxicology. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
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  • DENT 2060G: Oral Public Health

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program. Examines the principles of community health, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care, with an emphasis on oral health. Builds on knowledge of ethics, basic and dental sciences, and clinical dental hygiene practice. Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a community health setting and includes learning experiences in community health agencies. Analyzes and evaluates global or intercultural issues. Evaluates cultural rules and biases. Explores stereotypical cultural conceptions.
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