• DHT 101: Preclinical Dental Hygiene

  0.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to basic concepts and techniques of performing oral health services. The student will demonstrate knowledge and skill of learned techniques in a supervised preclinical setting. (3 hours lecture, 8 hours laboratory/week)
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• DHT 111: Dental Science I

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course covers topics in tooth morphology: head, neck and oral anatomy; oral embryology and oral histology; oral and basic pathology; periodontology. (3 lecture hours/week)
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• DHT 112: Dental Science II

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course provides the student with a detailed study of the embryological and histological formation of the oral-facial structures of the head, neck, oral cavity and underlying structures. (Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 & CHEM 1010) 3 lecture hrs/weekNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• DHT 121: Clinical Dental Hygiene I

  1.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This clinical course introduces the dental hygiene student to providing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment. Application of knowledge in infection control practices, development of care plans, assessment, oral health education, coronal polishing technique, delivery of fluorides, radiography, and fundamentals of instrumentation. Supportive dental technology, equipment and products related to dental hygiene treatment are introduced. (120 total hours) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• DHT 132: Dental Radiography

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course covers topics in the theory, practice and interpretation of radiography. Safety concerns will be addressed. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of dental radiography equipment. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory/week)
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• DHT 133: General and Oral Pathology

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will combine general and oral pathology found in the human system. Concepts of pathologic physiology included in this course are the inflammatory process, wound healing, and immunology. Emphasis will be placed on the oral/facial characteristics of systemic disease. Principles of pathology, clinical features, risk factors, etiology, locations, and treatment options are presented. (3 lecture hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• DHT 141: Principals of Dental Hygiene I

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course presents concepts of supportive dental hygiene therapy including ultrasonic debridement, air/powder polishing, subgingival irrigation, treatments for tooth hypersensitivity, patient management techniques (including antibiotic therapy), care of dental appliances/prostheses, and pit and fissure sealants. The use of supportive dental hygiene treatment in providing comprehensive care is introduced. The application of evidence based clinical practice is included. (3 lecture hours/week) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• DHT 161: Biochemistry and Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course provides principles of biochemistry and nutrition principles including nutritional standards and requirements, dietary sources of nutrients and nutrient utilization as it relates to health, disease and total care of patients. Emphasis will be on the relationship between nutrition and dental caries and periodontal disease. The student will be taught to correlate nutrition and dental health, provide nutritional counseling, and develop dietary plans for patients. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1010) 3 lecture hrs/weekNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• DHT 171: Dental Materials

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course focuses on the study of the physical, chemical, and biologic properties and uses of dental materials. Identification and manipulation of common dental materials are incorporated in laboratory experiences. (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• DHT 201: Pharmacology and Pain Control

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course provides an introduction to modern therapeutic drugs. Dosage forms, sources, prescriptions, and metabolism are covered first, then students study human physiological systems and the most important drugs used to affect these systems. Emergency and new drugs are included. This course addresses coverage of pain and anxiety management for conscious dental clients. The indications, contraindications, and pharmacology of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation used in dentistry will be discussed. Local anesthesia techniques and the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation will be studied. Students will be introduced to general anesthesia, parenteral sedation and anti-anxiety medications. Administration of local anesthesia techniques will be preformed. (3 lecture and 1 hour lab weekly)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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