DEN 140 Dental Hygiene Theory II

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces principles in treatment modification. Topics include modification of treatment for pain management and advanced radiographic interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate necessary treatment modifications, radiographic abnormalities, and be certified in the administration of local anesthesia.

Pre-requisite(s): DEN 130.
Co-requisite(s): DEN 141.
Course is typically offered in Summer.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Identify radiographic findings using radiographic principles of interpretation in case studies.
Differentiate treatment modifications necessary on Care Plans in case studies.
Assess a patient’s medical history to determine the proper local anesthesia agent for use on a patient.
Describe an emergency procedure to use in response to a local anesthesia emergency based in case studies.
Apply concepts required by state regulations to administer local anesthesia on a written test.
Administer local anesthetic injections on manikins and peer partners, as assessed by the corresponding skill/competency form.