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The practical component applies radiographic theory and technique in practice.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-120", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-120.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 121", "title": "Oral Radiology/Radiography II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course includes didactic, laboratory, and clinic instruction. Content in this course emphasizes quality intraoral techniques (utilizing paralleling, bisecting, and specialty techniques), extraoral radiography, quality assurance, identifying and correcting undiagnostic radiographs, radiograph interpretation and assessment, patient relations, and application of theory in the lab/clinic setting. As an additional content area, digital radiography is emphasized in both theory and practice, and students apply this knowledge in Eaglesoft software and the use of Schick digital sensors. Students are expected to obtain their own prescription patients for final full mouth series. Dental assistant program students will be prepared to sit for the oral radiology component of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination upon successful completion of this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-121", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-121.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 122", "title": "Radiology I/Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is the first part of a two semester course. This semester will provide the foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the modern dental office. This course will involve the study of dental radiology and its application. At the completion of this course, students will be able to safely expose an image and understand what our legal and ethical responsibilities are in regards to radiation exposure. Emphasis will be placed on the following foundational knowledge: radiation physics, radiation biology, and radiation health and protection. Student learning outcomes will include techniques of intraoral and extraoral radiography, diagnostic quality of dental radiographs and digital imaging, as well as recognition of normal radiographic anatomy. Hands-on experience with digital radiography will be provided via lab sessions. DXXTR manikins will be utilized by the students in lab sessions as well as community patients, which will aid in better understanding and experience in all techniques. 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Occupational safety and infection control is emphasized throughout the course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-123", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-123.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 124", "title": "Chairside Theory and Practice II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Chairside II is a continuation of Chairside I and includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical sessions. Content includes emphasis on esthetic restorative procedures, dental dam, coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealant placement, fluoride treatments, dental cements use and manipulation, specialty procedures, custom trays, golds, waxes, and fabrication and placement of temporary crowns and restorations. 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Specific content areas also include caries risk assessment, drug classifications and interactions, fluoride use, oral hygiene techniques, oral health promotion, and patient education.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-140", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-140.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 145", "title": "Dental Specialties", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "The clinical specialties course includes an introduction to six dental specialties: periodontics, endodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics. It includes theory in the individual specialties along with procedure set-ups (armamentarium), materials used, and instrumentation. An observation in a specialty office will be completed by each student. The student will also apply the knowledge in the laboratory and clinical setting.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-145", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-145.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 150", "title": "Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides foundational knowledge and basic theory for the practice of Dental Hygiene. Topics include: defined roles of the dental hygienist, dental hygiene process of care, caries and periodontal risk assessment, dental hygiene care plan, oral hygiene assessment, use of fluoride, oral malodor, dentifrices, oral hygiene instruction/devices for oral self-care, dentition assessment, charting, and medical/dental emergencies. 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This course is designed to provide an extensive framework of knowledge about different medications, their biochemical activity, appropriate use, interactions with other drugs, interactions with systemic conditions, alternative use, historical significance, and governance. By successfully completing this course, the dental hygienist will build a strong foundation toward giving the upmost quality in patient care.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-175", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-175.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 191", "title": "Special Topics: Dental Assisting", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an opportunity to study current Dental Assisting topics. Course content may vary each semester.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-191", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-191.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 195", "title": "Clinical Office Practice and Seminar", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This is the capstone course for the Dental Assistant program and requires the student to integrate and apply all dental concepts from earlier coursework to the clinical setting. It involves rotated extramural clinical office experience in the dental community, where students actively participate in the operation of the dental practice as dental assistants in training. The seminar component of the course introduces a student to job search strategies, interview techniques, and preparation of personal resumes and cover letters. This course is offered in hybrid format having clinical, online, and on-campus requirements.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-195", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-195.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 205", "title": "Professional Issues/Ethics in Dental II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A continuation of the study of legal restrictions and ethical responsibilities associated with the practice of dental hygiene and dentistry, including but not limited to workplace issues, practice management, and future preparedness.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-205", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-205.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 223", "title": "Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A continuation of DENT 150 , this course increases the emphasis on the principles of instrumentation in periodontal therapy. Topics will include air powered polishing, tobacco education, and effective ergonomic principles. Students will be introduced to various adjunctive services that can be integrated to provide comprehensive client care. Theory background is used to support activities in DENT 251 .", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-223", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-223.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 232", "title": "Community Dental Health and Education", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A presentation of various methods and material used in community dental health education. The course provides an understanding of basic research and statistical concepts needed for sound community health practices. Emphasis on the use of evidenced based philosophy for acquiring, assessing, interpreting, critically analyzing, and incorporating scientific literature into community health practices. Field assignments in selected social settings and the development of a community project including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation components will encourage lifelong participation in community dental health care and volunteerism.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-232", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-232.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 237", "title": "Gerontology & Patients with Special Needs", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides preparation for clinical experiences with geriatric and patients with special needs. The course will explore the aging process from a physical, social, psychological, and financial perspective as well as the disease processes of special needs individuals. Emphasis will be placed on accommodation and innovative management of special needs/systemic diseases that are presented during client dental treatment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-237", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-237.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 240", "title": "Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Theory and Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is a combination of didactic learning as well as hands-on experience with a lab component. The course builds upon prior foundational knowledge of neurophysiology and dental anatomy as well as introducing pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors. Considerable attention is spent on the following areas, specifically as they pertain to the proper administration of dental local anesthesia: the drugs, the armamentarium, the techniques, and the complications. Emphasis will be placed on Emergency Medicine in the dental office to ensure proper preparation and management of common medical emergencies. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation will focus on equipment and safety as well as systemic effects and administration techniques.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-240", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-240.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 250", "title": "Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory III", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A continuation of DENT 223 , this course expands beyond the basic concepts of dental hygiene theory with exposure to more difficult oral conditions and various modes of treatment. Topics include: effective patient communication, aspects of cultural diversity in regard to patient communication and treatment, dental hygiene care plan, phases of treatment, coding treatment, root morphology, advanced instrumentation, and advanced fulcrums. This course is offered in conjunction with DENT 252 .", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-250", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-250.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 251", "title": "Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A continuation of DENT 151 , this course provides additional practical experience in clinical patient treatment with an emphasis on comprehensive care for healthy adults, adults with gingivitis, children and adolescents. 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This course is offered in conjunction with DENT 250 .", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-252", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-252.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 260", "title": "Periodontology II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is a continuation of DENT 160 Periodontology I. In this course the principles of periodontal surgery and implantology will be discussed. Discussions of referrals will occur with emphasis on the role the dental hygienist plays in the field of dentistry. Individualized treatment plans will also be emphasized in this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-260", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-260.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 263", "title": "General and Oral Pathology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Pathology is the science that studies diseases. This course will present various pathologic processes; including pathogenesis, etiology, inflammation, tumor development, systemic manifestations, and developmental disturbances. This course’s emphasis is the study of oral diseases and the recognition of their conditions. Students will utilize this information during their clinical practice.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-263", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-263.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 280", "title": "Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory IV", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A continuation of DENT 250 , this course includes advanced dental hygiene theory that will increase the student’s knowledge of the profession. Attention will be given to preparation for the National Board and Regional Board exams. Students will continue to explore both Advanced and Reinforced instrumentation techniques as well as Extraoral Fulcruming techniques. Emphasis will be focused toward exploration of the Dental Specialties, specifically Periodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Surgery, and Prosthodontics. Students will continue building their case study and present the case to faculty and peers. Theory background will be used to support all activities in DENT 281 .", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-280", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-280.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 281", "title": "Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice IV", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "A continuation of DENT 252 , this course provides a variety of advanced clinical experiences with an emphasis on complex periodontal cases. This course also focuses on self-evaluation and board preparation. This course is in conjunction with DENT 280 Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory IV.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-281", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-281.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000026", "code": "DENT 292", "title": "Clinical DH Practice IV Independent Study", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Additional clinical instruction to complete outstanding clinical requirements included in DENT 281 Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice IV along with a demonstration of scaling competency on a NEW Adult client with an III-IV AAP and C/D calculus level classification.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/dent/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-292", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/dent-292.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000027", "code": "ECNS 201", "title": "Principles of Microeconomics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course examines the subsystems of the economy such as the economics of the individual, the firm, and the industry. 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Note: Students must be 18 years of age and have a current BLS HCP card to take the national certification examination; however, students may be younger to take this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/course-descriptions/ecp/", "canonical_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/ecp-131", "markdown_url": "/greatfallsmt/courses/ecp-131.md" }, { "id": "greatfallsmt-000028", "code": "ECP 203", "title": "Fundamentals of Advanced Care", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an introduction to the practice of paramedicine and will provide the student with information regarding preparatory aspects of the pre-hospital environment. 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