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Kjersta's courses at LSC
Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 1401
Dental Anatomy This lecture and laboratory course is designed to educate the dental hygiene student in dental terminology; morphological characteristics of the permanent and primary teeth; anatomical and soft tissue landmarks; structure and function of the teeth and associated oral tissues; and includes an introduction to occlusion. (Prerequisites: All pre-technical requirements completed with a "C" or better and an overall GPA of 2.6 or better. Admission to the dental hygiene program.) (1.5 hrs lec/1 hr lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 1425
Dental Hygiene Practice I SimLab This supervised simulation laboratory course provides the student with the opportunity to practice oral physiotherapy aids, patient operator positioning, and dental hygiene instrumentation skills on a mannequin prior to clinical practice. (Prerequisites: All pre-technical requirements complete with a "C" or better, an overall G.P.A. of 2.6 or better, admission to the dental hygiene program, and concurrent registration with DENH1420) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 1470
Medical and Dental Emergencies This course emphasizes reduction of risk for emergencies and familiarity with critical steps in prevention, preparation, early recognition and appropriate management of common medical emergencies in a dental setting. Medical terminology is also included in this course. (Prerequisites: All pre-technical requirements completed with a "C" or better, an overall G.P.A. of 2.6 or better, and admission to the dental hygiene program.) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 1505
General and Oral Pathology This course covers the study of general and oral disease processes including inflammatory and immunological responses, and the process of wound healing and repair. Special emphasis is placed on the recognition of abnormalities, neoplasms, and the clinical and radiographic recognition of oral pathology. (Prerequisites: Completion of all previous semester courses) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 1530
Dental Radiology This course is designed to prepare the dental hygiene student in the art and science of producing intraoral radiographic surveys. Course content includes theoretical concepts of radiation physics and biology; radiation protection; characteristics of radiation; dental radiographic equipment; patient education; legal issues; infection control; and quality assurance programs. (Prerequisites: Completion of all previous semester courses) (2 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 2428
Dental Hygiene Practice III This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice II (DENH1528) with supervised clinical experiences, which incorporates practice management, radiographic interpretation and oral health promotion and disease prevention. Active learning will involve assessing, planning, implementing appropriate treatment and evaluating comprehensive patient care and management to diverse populations. (Prerequisites: Completion of all previous semester courses and concurrent registration with DENH2420) (0 hrs lec/12 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 2431
Radiographic Interpretation This course is an advanced study of the principles of radiographic interpretation which recognizes the limitations and benefits of dental radiography in evaluating periodontal disease, dental caries, anatomical abnormalities, and pathological conditions. Course content also includes: extraoral radiography and identification of dental materials and foreign objects. (Prerequisites: Completion of all previous semester courses) (1 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 2528
Dental Hygiene Practice IV This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene Practice III (DENH2428) with supervised clinical experiences. Advanced enhancement in critical thinking decision-making skills are integrated during the provision of patient care and management to diverse populations. Clinical practice becomes more demanding with increased patient experiences. (Prerequisites: Completion of all previous semester courses and concurrent registration with DENH2520) (0 hrs lec/12 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 2592
Career Readiness for the Dental Hygienist This course prepares the student for entry into the dental hygiene profession through the integration of theory, knowledge, research and professional growth/development. Course content includes ethical, legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of oral health care and explores the dental hygienists' employment considerations in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Active learning experiences include the development of resume and cover letter; preparation for national, regional clinical boards, and jurisprudence examinations. Prerequisites: Completion of all previous semester courses. (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: DENH
Course Number: 2600
Clinical Remediation This course focuses on areas of clinical deficiencies and utilizes supervised clinical practice to develop competence. (Prerequisites: Recommendation and instructor's consent. Must be a student in the Lake Superior College Dental Hygiene Program or a recent graduate [within one year]) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
