Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

prevention are taught in lecture and implemented in thelaboratory/clinic situation. (Prerequisites: DN 103, DN 114,DN 136, and DN 140)DN 212 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 1-12-4Practical application of dental hygiene theories andtechniques with emphasis on individual patient's oral healthneeds and the further development of oral prophylactic andradiographic techniques, including the preparation ofdiagnostic aids and patient education. Students will gainexperience through work in their on-campus clinicalassignments. (Prerequisites: DN 114 and DN 201)DN 221 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 1-12-4Practical application of dental hygiene theories andtechniques with emphasis on individual patient's oral healthneeds and the further development of oral prophylactic andradiographic techniques, including the preparation ofdiagnostic aids and patient education. Students will gainexperience through work in their on-campus clinicalassignments. (Prerequisite: DN 212)DN 225 Dental Hygiene Specialty Clinic 0-4-1Practical application of dental hygiene theories andtechniques with emphasis on the oral health needs of specialpatient populations. Students will gain experience in avariety of educational and public health settings.(Prerequisites: DN 114 and DN 201)DN 227 Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence 1-0-1A study of the ethical and legal issues involved in dental caredelivery as well as office management procedures.DN 239 Medical Emergencies for the Dental Assistant 2-0-2Identification of signs, symptoms and action recommendedin emergencies encountered in the dental office. Studentswill actively participate in role playing each emergencysituation. (Prerequisite: DN 110)DN 240 Dental Hygiene Science 4-0-4Lectures combining the sciences of pharmacology and oralpathology. Pharmacology emphasizes the study of drugorigins, properties, dosages and therapeutic effects, specificconsideration being given to those drugs used in dentistryand anesthesiology. Oral pathology includes the study ofdisease affecting the oral cavity, manifestations ofinflammation, degenerative changes, neoplastic disease andanomalies. (Prerequisite: BI 195, BI 196 and BI 202 withminimum grades of “C” and DN 136)projects and assignments with a community emphasis.(Prerequisites: DN 201, DN 212 and DN 242)DN 245 Pain Management for the Dental Hygienist 1-3-2This course will provide a comprehensive program of studydesigned to provide dental hygiene students with theknowledge and skills necessary to effectively administerblock and infiltration anesthesia, as well as nitrous oxidesedation. The course will include classroom, laboratory andclinical instruction. Participants will work in groups of two orthree and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxideanalgesia on each other. Upon successful completion of thiscourse, and upon graduation, participants will havecompleted the educational requirements for local anesthesiaand nitrous oxide licensure in New Hampshire.(Prerequisites: DN 100, DN 113, DN 103, DN 134, DN 136, DN140, and DN 114)DN 275 Dental Assisting Theory II 1-2-2A course designed to introduce the dental advancedfunctions to dental assisting students. Includes instruction inbasic instrumentation concepts, removal of coronal cement,application of pit and fissure sealants and suture removal, aswell as expanded orthodontic functions and other advancedduties which are delegated to the dental assistant. Preclinicalskills will be introduced on mannequins andcompetency skills on patients. Advanced dentrix computerapplications will also be included. (Prerequisites: DN 105, DN110, DN 161, DN 175 and DN 191)DN 298 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience III 2-8-4 (6weeks)Expanded opportunities in chair-side assisting to encompassall dental specialties including orthodontics, surgery,endodontics, pedodontics and prosthodontics. A weeklyseminar is held to evaluate the individual clinicalexperiences. (Prerequisite: DN 196)Design VisualizationDV 191 Autodesk 3DS Max - Level I 3-0-3This course is an introduction to AutoDesk® 3DS Max, apowerful software for 3D modeling, rendering andanimation. Students learn the basics of 3-D computermodeling and rendering techniques; course topics includeshape creation, lofting, material editing, morphing, scaling,light and camera placement, file importing, and rendering.(Prerequisite: working knowledge of AutoCAD® or permissionof department head of Architectural Engineering Technology)DN 242 Community Dental Health I 2-0-2Students will gain information in dental public health.Emphasis is on planning, education, healthcare promotion,epidemiology, evidenced-based research, basic biostatistics,cultural competence, and healthcare financing. (Prerequisite:DN 201)DN 243 Community Dental Health II 1-0-1Students will implement the theory base from DN 242 intothe spring semester with practical applications of the DN 242course content. The course will entail completion of variousDV 192 Autodesk 3DS Max - Level 2 3-0-3AutoDesk® 3DS Max - Level 2 is an advanced level coursewhich prepares students to develop complex shapes,experiment with the vast capabilities of material editor andgenerate animations of their models. Students areintroduced to a variety of different 3D components, whichlead them to a representation project until it includes flatand smoothed forms, light sources, texture maps and theproduction of animations. In addition, students learn aboutrendering options and techniques from flat shading toraytracing and radiosity. (Prerequisites: DV 191 or permissionof department head of Architectural Engineering Technology)8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 16