Course Descriptions

DHE 101 - Dental Hygiene I

1. Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in a professional setting.
2. Perform infection control procedures consistent with the DHE program and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
3. Perform didactic and clinical skill evaluations, including proper instrumentation, successfully for assigned activities and entry level clinical skills assessment.

1. Explain “informed consent” and “standard of care” in a clinical setting.
2. Identify methods to reduce risks within the practice of dental hygiene.
3. Explain the process for maintaining confidentiality of patient records.
4. Describe infection control procedures consistent with the DHE program and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
5. Discuss proper hand washing and gloving for clinic.
6. Discuss patient positioning for optimal patient and operator comfort.
7. Evaluate a medical/dental history and determine contraindications to dental treatment.
8. Outline the rationale for pre-medication for the American Heart Association (AHA) regimen.
9. Define the accepted ranges for temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
10. Describe the procedures for hard and soft tissue examinations.
11. Identify and document oral landmarks and abnormalities accurately.
12. Discuss pen grasp, modified pen grasp, and palm-thumb grasp.
13. Explain the use a fulcrum and finger-rest.
14. Define the terms: long axis of the tooth, adaptation, insertion, vertical, horizontal, and oblique working strokes.
15. Explain the “cutting edge” and its relationship to the angle formed between the tooth surface and the calculus removal instrument.
16. Explain retraction, illumination, indirect vision, and using a dental mouth mirror.
17. Explain a “walking stroke” when using a periodontal probe.
18. Explain the use of a dental explorer utilizing short overlapping exploratory strokes.
19. Describe the design, function and use technique of a universal curette, anterior and posterior sickle scaler and Gracey area specific curettes.
20. Describe the function of Gracey curettes in root planning.
21. Define the reasons for polishing coronal surfaces
22. Define the term “selective polish.”
23. Describe the application of a disclosing agent and evaluate for soft deposits.
24. Explain the value of a fluoride treatment.
25. Discuss the appropriate steps for a topical fluoride application.
26. Complete a comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plan.
27. Explain patient’s rights and responsibilities.
28. Describe the process for recording services rendered in patient’s dental chart accurately.
29. Integrate clinical experiences with didactic course work.
30. Utilize a mock patient case study to develop didactic and clinical skill applications.
31. Discuss the relevance of evidence-based decision making and patient care.

1. Professionalism/Ethics and Dental Hygiene Process of Care
   1. Apply professional code of ethics
   2. Assume responsibility for dental hygiene care based on accepted standard of care
   3. Perform self-assessment for professional growth
   4. Adhere to state and federal laws and regulations in the provision of dental hygiene care
2. Infection Control
   1. Barrier protection
   2. Methods of sterilization
   3. Methods of disinfection
   4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) prevention guidelines
3. Body Mechanics/Ergonomics
   1. Patient positioning
   2. Operator positioning
4. Introduction to Patient Medical and Dental History Evaluation
   1. Obtain and interpret diagnostic information
   2. Predisposing etiologic risk factors
   3. Health conditions and medications that impact patient care
   4. Vital signs
5. Assessment Data
   1. Extra and intraoral examination
   2. Periodontal charting
   3. Restorative charting
   4. Hard deposits
6. Instrumentation
   1. Modified pen grasp, pen grasp, palm-thumb grasp
   2. Fulcrum and finger-rest
   3. Adaptation, insertion, angulation, working stroke
   4. Cutting edge relationship to tooth surface
   5. Mouth mirror
      1. Retraction, illumination, indirect vision
      2. Transillumination
   6. Periodontal probe-walking stroke
   7. Explorer-exploratory stroke
   8. Universal curette-working stroke
   9. Sickles
      1. Anterior
      2. Posterior
   10. Gracey curettes – root planing
7. Removal of Soft Deposits – Coronal Polishing
   1. Selective polish
   2. Disclosing agents/plaque indices
8. Fluorides
   1. Topical applications including fluoride varnish
   2. Assess value of fluoride treatment for dental hygiene care
9. Clinical Procedures
   1. Comprehensive dental hygiene care plan
   2. Dental record documentation
   3. Consultations as indicated
   4. Patient needs and significant findings for delivery of care
   5. Informed consent
   6. Patient’s rights and responsibilities
10. Respect Values and Preferences of Diverse Patient Population Groups While Promoting Oral Health

DHE 101LC - Dental Hygiene I Clinical

1. Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in a professional setting.
2. Perform infection control procedures consistent with the DHE program and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
3. Perform didactic and clinical skill evaluations, including proper instrumentation, successfully for assigned activities and entry level clinical skills assessment.

1. Explain “informed consent” and “standard of care” in a clinical setting.
2. Identify methods to reduce risks within the practice of dental hygiene.
3. Perform and maintain confidentiality of patient records.
4. Perform infection control procedures consistent with the DHE program and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
5. Demonstrate proper hand washing and gloving for clinic.
6. Prepare dental instruments for sterilization according to recognized Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and clinic protocols.
7. Maintain aseptic environment when providing oral health care services to all patients to prevent transmission of blood borne pathogens.
8. Demonstrate patient positioning for optimal patient and operator comfort.
9. Evaluate a medical/dental history and determine contraindications to dental treatment.
10. Outline the rationale for pre-medication for the American Heart Association (AHA) regimen.
11. Evaluate and chart a medical/dental history on a student partner.
12. Complete and record vital signs accurately on a student partner.
13. Define the accepted ranges for temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
14. Describe the procedures for hard and soft tissue examinations.
15. Perform periodontal and restorative charting procedures on a student partner.
16. Identify restorations on a tooth utilizing a shepherd’s hook explorer, radiographs and direct/indirect vision.
17. Demonstrate pen grasp, modified pen grasp, and palm-thumb grasp.
18. Explain and correctly use a fulcrum and finger-rest.
19. Explain and identify the “cutting edge” and its relationship to the angle formed between the tooth surface and the calculus removal instrument.
20. Explain and demonstrate retraction, illumination, indirect vision, and using a dental mouth mirror.
21. Examine and position dental mouth mirror to demonstrate transillumination on a student partner.
22. Explain and demonstrate a “walking stroke” when using a periodontal probe on a student partner.
23. Demonstrate the use of a dental explorer utilizing short overlapping exploratory strokes.
24. Describe the design of a universal curette.
25. Demonstrate the correct technique for using universal curettes in all areas of the mouth on a student partner.
26. Describe the design of an anterior sickle scaler and a posterior sickle scaler.
27. Describe the correct technique for using sickle scalers on a student partner.
28. Describe the function of Gracey curettes and root planing.
29. Demonstrate the use of Gracey curettes utilizing a working stroke on a student partner.
30. Define the reasons for polishing coronal surfaces and demonstrate the procedure on a student partner.
31. Define the term “selective polish.”
32. Demonstrate the application of a disclosing agent and evaluate for soft deposits.
33. Explain the value of a fluoride treatment.
34. Demonstrate the appropriate steps for a topical fluoride application on a student partner.
35. Complete a comprehensive dental hygiene treatment plan.
36. Explain patient’s rights and responsibilities.
37. Record services rendered in patient’s dental chart accurately.
38. Integrate laboratory experiences with didactic course work.
39. Utilize a mock patient case study to develop didactic and clinical skill applications.
40. Complete successfully skill evaluations for assigned laboratory activities.
41. Perform entry level clinical procedures on a student partner at an acceptable passing level.
42. Utilize a patient to develop didactic and entry level clinical assessment skills.
43. Discuss the relevance of evidence-based decision making and patient care.

1. Professionalism/Ethics and Dental Hygiene Process of Care
   1. Apply professional code of ethics
   2. Assume responsibility for dental hygiene care based on accepted standard of care
   3. Perform self-assessment for professional growth
   4. Adhere to state and federal laws and regulations in the provision of dental hygiene care
2. Infection Control
   1. Barrier protection
   2. Methods of sterilization
   3. Methods of disinfection
   4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) prevention guidelines
3. Body Mechanics/Ergonomics
   1. Patient positioning
   2. Operator positioning
4. Introduction to Patient Medical and Dental History Evaluation
   1. Obtain and interpret diagnostic information
   2. Predisposing etiologic risk factors
   3. Health conditions and medications that impact patient care
   4. Vital signs
5. Assessment Data
   1. Extra and intraoral examination
   2. Periodontal charting
   3. Restorative charting
   4. Hard deposits
6. Instrumentation
   1. Modified pen grasp, pen grasp, palm-thumb grasp
   2. Fulcrum and finger-rest
   3. Adaptation, insertion, angulation, working stroke
   4. Cutting edge relationship to tooth surface
   5. Mouth mirror
      1. Retraction, illumination, indirect vision
      2. Transillumination
   6. Periodontal probe-walking stroke
   7. Explorer-exploratory stroke
   8. Universal curette-working stroke
   9.       Sickles
      1. Anterior
      2. Posterior
   10. Gracey curettes – root planing
7. Removal of Soft Deposits – Coronal Polishing
   1. Selective polish
   2. Disclosing agents/plaque indices
8. Fluorides
   1. Topical applications including fluoride varnish
   2. Assess value of fluoride treatment for dental hygiene care
9. Clinical Procedures
   1. Comprehensive dental hygiene care plan
   2. Dental record documentation
   3. Consultations as indicated
   4. Patient needs and significant findings for delivery of care
   5. Informed consent
   6. Patient’s rights and responsibilities
10. Respect Values and Preferences of Diverse Patient Population Groups While Promoting Oral Health

DHE 104 - Dental and Oral Morphology

1. Describe and define the oral cavity proper, primary and adult dentitions, tooth surfaces, landmarks and anatomical features each tooth.
2. Describe the process of tooth development, exfoliation, resorption and occlusion of primary and adult dentitions.
3. Explain the relationships within the gingival unit, supporting structures of the teeth (periodontium) and tooth anomalies related to morphology.

1. Identify, name and code the teeth of the permanent dentition.
2. Identify extracted or insitu tooth as to dentition, arch, and number.
3. Describe and define the oral cavity proper.
4. Identify the surfaces and landmarks of each tooth and explain the functions and location in the dental arches.
5. Explain the difference between primary dentition, secondary dentition, and mixed dentition.
6. Assess and code teeth using the Universal system of tooth identification.
7. List the anatomical features of a tooth.
8. Explain how the form of teeth relates to function.
9. Name and code the teeth of the deciduous (primary) dentition.
10. Describe the process of tooth development, exfoliation, and resorption.
11. List the approximate ages of eruption for each primary and permanent tooth.
12. List when crown and root are calcified for each tooth.
13. Compare primary and permanent teeth.
14. Define embrasures and identify their locations.
15. Describe and define the term proximal contact and height of contour.
16. Identify the centric relationship of the dental arches.
17. Discuss the occlusion of deciduous and permanent teeth.
18. Differentiate the various classifications of malocclusion.
19. Explain the meaning of overjet, overbite, crossbite, and openbite.
20. Identify anatomical landmarks related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
21. Describe the form and function of the temporomandibular joint.
22. Discuss pulpal anatomy of primary and permanent teeth.
23. Define intrinsic and extrinsic factors relative to dental anomalies.
24. Describe the various classifications of tooth anomalies related to morphology.
25. Define variations in root anomalies including concrescence, dilacerations, and hypercementosis.
26. Distinguish abnormal crown and root formations.
27. Explain the relationships within the gingival unit and supporting structures of the teeth (periodontium).
28. State how clinical situations are related to tooth form and supportive dental structures.
29. Compare and contrast the roots of maxillary and mandibular incisors in the permanent dentition.
30. Describe the shapes of the roots of maxillary and mandibular permanent cuspids.
31. Describe variances in occlusal anatomy among premolars.
32. Describe the shapes of the roots of maxillary and mandibular permanent premolars.
33. Describe each of the three permanent maxillary molars from all five aspects including the roots.
34. Describe the three permanent mandibular molars from the five anatomical aspects including the roots.
35. Explain the root location differences between maxillary and mandibular molars and why this is important.
36. Identify anatomical root variations, cej curvature, furcations, developmental concavities for effective instrumentation adaptation.
37. Relate root morphology to instrumentation applications.
38. Demonstrate hand eye coordination by making an accurate drawing of assigned teeth.
39. Practice carving to scale teeth out of wax using a lab knife and carving instruments.
40. Use a Boley Gauge to measure a tooth carved out of wax.
41. Apply didactic knowledge to computer related interactive case study.

1. Oral Cavity Proper
   1. Nomenclature/landmarks/anatomical features
   2. Permanent/secondary dentition
2. Form, Function, and Physiology
   1. Maxillary/mandibular incisors
   2. Maxillary/mandibular canines
   3. Maxillary/mandibular premolars
   4. Maxillary/mandibular molars
3. Dentition-Tooth Identification
   1. Permanent dentition – universal system
   2. Primary dentition – universal system
   3. Mixed dentition – universal system
4. Landmarks – Terminology
   1. Surfaces of teeth
   2. Developmental fissures, cusps, grooves, pits
   3. Embrasures
   4. Height of contours
   5. Interproximal space
5. Deciduous Dentition Morphology
   1. Eruption/exfoliation/resorption
   2. Eruption dates
   3. Development process
6. Occlusion
   1. Angle’s classification system
   2. Malocclusion
   3. Centric relationship
   4. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
7. Tooth Anomalies
   1. Extrinsic factors
   2. Intrinsic factors
8. Root Morphology
   1. Distinguishing features
   2. Relationship to clinical instrumentation
   3. Root anomalies
      1. Concrescence
      2. Dilacerations
      3. Hypercementosis
   4. Root furcations

DHE 104LB - Dental and Oral Morphology Lab

1. Describe and define the oral cavity proper, primary and adult dentitions, tooth surfaces, landmarks and anatomical features each tooth.
2. Describe the process of tooth development, exfoliation, resorption and occlusion of primary and adult dentitions.
3. Explain the relationships within the gingival unit, supporting structures of the teeth (periodontium) and tooth anomalies related to morphology.

1. Identify, name and code the teeth of the permanent dentition.
2. Identify extracted or insitu tooth as to dentition, arch, and number.
3. Describe and define the oral cavity proper.
4. Identify the surfaces and landmarks of each tooth and explain the functions and location in the dental arches.
5. Explain the difference between primary dentition, secondary dentition, and mixed dentition.
6. Assess and code teeth using the Universal system of tooth identification.
7. List the anatomical features of a tooth.
8. Explain how the form of teeth relates to function.
9. Name and code the teeth of the deciduous (primary) dentition.
10. Describe the process of tooth development, exfoliation, and resorption.
11. List the approximate ages of eruption for each primary and permanent tooth.
12. List when crown and root are calcified for each tooth.
13. Compare primary and permanent teeth.
14. Define embrasures and identify their locations.
15. Describe and define the term proximal contact and height of contour.
16. Identify the centric relationship of the dental arches.
17. Discuss the occlusion of deciduous and permanent teeth.
18. Differentiate the various classifications of malocclusion.
19. Explain the meaning of overjet, overbite, crossbite, and openbite.
20. Identify anatomical landmarks related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
21. Describe the form and function of the temporomandibular joint.
22. Discuss pulpal anatomy of primary and permanent teeth.
23. Define intrinsic and extrinsic factors relative to dental anomalies.
24. Describe the various classifications of tooth anomalies related to morphology.
25. Define variations in root anomalies including concrescence, dilacerations, and hypercementosis.
26. Distinguish abnormal crown and root formations.
27. Explain the relationships within the gingival unit and supporting structures of the teeth (periodontium).
28. State how clinical situations are related to tooth form and supportive dental structures.
29. Compare and contrast the roots of maxillary and mandibular incisors in the permanent dentition.
30. Describe the shapes of the roots of maxillary and mandibular permanent cuspids.
31. Describe variances in occlusal anatomy among premolars.
32. Describe the shapes of the roots of maxillary and mandibular permanent premolars.
33. Describe each of the three permanent maxillary molars from all five aspects including the roots.
34. Describe the three permanent mandibular molars from the five anatomical aspects including the roots.
35. Explain the root location differences between maxillary and mandibular molars and why this is important.
36. Identify anatomical root variations, cej curvature, furcations, developmental concavities for effective instrumentation adaptation.
37. Relate root morphology to instrumentation applications.
38. Demonstrate hand eye coordination by making an accurate drawing of assigned teeth.
39. Practice carving to scale teeth out of wax using a lab knife and carving instruments.
40. Use a Boley Gauge to measure a tooth carved out of wax.
41. Apply didactic knowledge to computer related interactive case study.

1. Oral Cavity Proper
   1. Nomenclature/landmarks/anatomical features
   2. Permanent/secondary dentition
2. Form, Function, and Physiology
   1. Maxillary/mandibular incisors
   2. Maxillary/mandibular canines
   3. Maxillary/mandibular premolars
   4. Maxillary/mandibular molars
3. Dentition-Tooth Identification
   1. Permanent dentition – universal system
   2. Primary dentition – universal system
   3. Mixed dentition – universal system
4. Landmarks – Terminology
   1. Surfaces of teeth
   2. Developmental fissures, cusps, grooves, pits
   3. Embrasures
   4. Height of contours
   5. Interproximal space
5. Deciduous Dentition Morphology
   1. Eruption/exfoliation/resorption
   2. Eruption dates
   3. Development process
6. Occlusion
   1. Angle’s classification system
   2. Malocclusion
   3. Centric relationship
   4. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
7. Tooth Anomalies
   1. Extrinsic factors
   2. Intrinsic factors
8. Root Morphology
   1. Distinguishing features
   2. Relationship to clinical instrumentation
   3. Root anomalies
      1. Concrescence
      2. Dilacerations
      3. Hypercementosis
   4. Root furcations

DHE 107 - Oral Embryology and Histology

1. Identify normal growth and development of the face and oral structures at the cellular level by distinguishing enamel, dentine, and pulp at the microscopic and macroscopic level. 
2. Describe the processes of tooth development in utero which correlates to growth and development of oral structures. 
3. Identify bones, nerves, lymphatic or blood vessels by location and muscles and their relationship to occlusion and mastication.

1. Describe the processes which occur at the cellular level in the growth and development or oral structures.
2. Differentiate among enamel, dentin, and pulp at the microscopic and macroscopic level.
3. Describe the function and characteristics of anatomical structures the head and neck.
4. Explain the muscles and their relationship to occlusion and mastication.
5. Identify bones, nerves, lymphatic or blood vessels by location.
6. Determine injection sites by identifying nerve innervations of individual teeth.
7. Identify normal growth and development of the face and oral structures.

1. Terminology and Formation of Primary Embryonic Layers
   1. Development of the face and oral cavity
   2. Formation of maxilla and mandible
2. Introduction / Definitions of Histology
   1. Tissue content
   2. Tissue classification
3. Tooth Development, Eruption and Exfoliation
   1. Early tooth development
   2. Tooth germ
   3. Eruption
   4. Root, cementum, periodontal ligament formation
   5. Exfoliation
4. Enamel
   1. Amelogenesis
   2. Composition
   3. Structure and clinical appearance
5. Dentin/Dentinogenesis
   1. Odontoblasts
   2. Coronal dentin/root dentin
   3. Clinical dentin
6. Pulp
   1. Composition
   2. Function
   3. Clinical
7. Cementum
   1. Cementogenesis
   2. Structure and composition
8. Periodontal Ligament
   1. Location and composition
   2. Principle fibers
   3. Function
9. Bone and Alveolar Process
   1. Structure and composition of bone
   2. Bone growth
      1. Formation
      2. Resorption
      3. Remodeling
   3. Aveolar process
10. Mucous Membrane and Salivary Glands
    1. Mucous membranes of the oral cavity
    2. Tongue
    3. Salivary glands

DHE 112 - Preventive Dentistry

1. Outline preventive measures to ensure safe, effective, and legally sound dental hygiene care.
2. Summarize the dental hygiene models to include evidence-based decision making and the dental hygiene process of care model.
3. Explain the theory of minimally invasive dentistry, components of caries risk assessment, and how the two compliment conservative restorative care.
4. Identify local and systemic oral hygiene factors, patient motivation techniques, and oral physiotherapy techniques.

1. Summarize the dental hygiene models to include evidence-based decision making and the dental hygiene process of care model.
2. Identify critical components of patient health histories as they apply to treatment planning.
3. Describe the etiologies of dental diseases and the associated treatment regimens.
4. Explain the theory of minimally invasive dentistry, components of caries risk assessment, and how the two compliment conservative restorative care.
5. Identify local and systemic oral hygiene factors, patient motivation techniques, and oral physiotherapy techniques.
6. Summarize the etiology of dentinal sensitivity and current products and techniques used to treat the condition.
7. Explain the process of enamel demineralization and the theories and products associated with treatment.
8. Describe the strengths and limitations of chemicotherapy and the types of treatment applications commonly utilized.
9. Outline the psychotherapies associated with tobacco cessation and the local and national resources for patient and clinician support.

1. Role of Dental Hygienists as Prevention Specialists
   1. Medical risk management
   2. Legal risk management
2. Clinical Treatment Theories
   1. Evidence-based decision making
   2. Minimally invasive dentistry
   3. Dental hygiene process care model
3. Patient Care Readiness
   1. Critical health histories
   2. Oral cancer screening technology
4. Dental Disease – Etiology and Treatment
5. Caries Risk Assessment
   1. Methamphetamine addiction
      1. Prevalence
      2. Oral manifestations
   2. Oral piercing care
6. Oral Hygiene Instruction, Reinforcement, and Motivation
   1. Oral hygiene aids
   2. Patient communication and motivation
   3. Removable appliance care and maintenance
7. Dentin Sensitivity
   1. Xerostomia – patient management
   2. O’Leary’s plaque index
8. Demineralization/Remineralization
   1. Fluoride therapies
   2. Sealants
9. Chemotherapeutics
   1. Oral irrigation
   2. Dentifrices
   3. Mouthwashes
   4. Oral hygiene instruction
10. Tobacco Management/Tobacco Cessation

DHE 116 - Oral Radiography

1. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills required to systematically collect diagnostic data
2. Define and explain state and federal dental laws and regulations
3. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills required to manage infections hazard control protocol consistent with published professional guidelines
4. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills in dental radiology
5. Demonstrate competency in interpreting normal and abnormal anatomy and conditions

1. Identify the important people and events in the history of radiography.
2. State the principles of radiation production.
3. Identify and demonstrate ALARA methods of radiation production for the patient and operator.
4. Operate and maintain x-ray units safely.
5. Identify radiographic films as to size and use.
6. Process radiographic films manually.
7. Practice quality assurance procedures.
8. Identify radiographic anatomical landmarks.
9. Perform radiograph mounting.
10. Interpret normal and abnormal pathological condition visible on dental radiographs.
11. Describe and perform radiographic film exposure techniques.
12. Describe and perform digital radiography exposure techniques.
13. Identify and correct undiagnostic radiographs.
14. Evaluate radiographic quality.
15. Complete a variety of radiographs on mannequin and patients.
16. Identify and perform infection control precautions as specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and program policy.

1. Introduction to Radiography
   1. History of radiography
   2. Production and characteristics of x-radiation
   3. Dental x-ray equipment
      1. Components
      2. Parts
   4. Inverse Square Law
2. Radiation Health and Safety
   1. Radiation safety legislation
   2. Radiation measurement terminology
   3. Measuring and monitoring devices
   4. Protection measures for the patient
   5. Radiation protection for operators
   6. Maximum permissible doses
3. Dental Film
   1. Film emulsion and speeds
   2. Packaging, storage, and protection of film
   3. Types of intraoral and extraoral films
   4. Handling cassettes
4. Film Processing
   1. Darkroom
      1. Equipment
      2. Illumination
      3. Maintenance
   2. Processing solutions and procedures
   3. Inadequacies caused by faulty processing techniques
   4. Film duplication
   5. Xeroradiography
5. Digital Radiography
6. Identification of Anatomical Landmarks for Mounting and Interpretation
   1. Radiolucent and radiopaque images
   2. Alveolar bone and supporting structures
   3. Landmarks identified
   4. Mounting, labeling, filing, and storage of radiographs
   5. Film viewing and preliminary radiographic interpretation
   6. Abnormal and normal pathological conditions
7. Exposure Techniques
   1. Criteria for intraoral radiographs
   2. Horizontal and vertical angulation
   3. Principles of bisecting and paralleling techniques
   4. The periapical examination
   5. Fundamentals of interproximal radiography
   6. Radiography for children
   7. Patient management
   8. Infection control
   9. Evaluation of radiographic quality
   10. Digital radiography
8. Principles of Supplementary Film
   1. Occlusal surveys
   2. Types of use of extraoral film
   3. Lateral jaw survey
   4. Temporomandibular articulation survey
   5. Cephalometric radiography
   6. Panoramic radiography
   7. Other imaging systems

DHE 116LC - Oral Radiography Clinical

1. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills required to systematically collect diagnostic data
2. Define and explain state and federal dental laws and regulations
3. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills required to manage infections hazard control protocol consistent with published professional guidelines
4. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills in dental radiology
5. Demonstrate competency in interpreting normal and abnormal anatomy and conditions

1. Identify the important people and events in the history of radiography.
2. State the principles of radiation production.
3. Identify and demonstrate ALARA methods of radiation production for the patient and operator.
4. Operate and maintain x-ray units safely.
5. Identify radiographic films as to size and use.
6. Process radiographic films manually.
7. Practice quality assurance procedures.
8. Identify radiographic anatomical landmarks.
9. Perform radiograph mounting.
10. Interpret normal and abnormal pathological condition visible on dental radiographs.
11. Describe and perform radiographic film exposure techniques.
12. Describe and perform digital radiography exposure techniques.
13. Identify and correct undiagnostic radiographs.
14. Evaluate radiographic quality.
15. Complete a variety of radiographs on mannequin and patients.
16. Identify and perform infection control precautions as specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and program policy.

1. Introduction to Radiography
   1. History of radiography
   2. Production and characteristics of x-radiation
   3. Dental x-ray equipment
      1. Components
      2. Parts
   4. Inverse Square Law
2. Radiation Health and Safety
   1. Radiation safety legislation
   2. Radiation measurement terminology
   3. Measuring and monitoring devices
   4. Protection measures for the patient
   5. Radiation protection for operators
   6. Maximum permissible doses
3. Dental Film
   1. Film emulsion and speeds
   2. Packaging, storage, and protection of film
   3. Types of intraoral and extraoral films
   4. Handling cassettes
4. Film Processing
   1. Darkroom
      1. Equipment
      2. Illumination
      3. Maintenance
   2. Processing solutions and procedures
   3. Inadequacies caused by faulty processing techniques
   4. Film duplication
   5. Xeroradiography
5. Digital Radiography
6. Identification of Anatomical Landmarks for Mounting and Interpretation
   1. Radiolucent and radiopaque images
   2. Alveolar bone and supporting structures
   3. Landmarks identified
   4. Mounting, labeling, filing, and storage of radiographs
   5. Film viewing and preliminary radiographic interpretation
   6. Abnormal and normal pathological conditions
7. Exposure Techniques
   1. Criteria for intraoral radiographs
   2. Horizontal and vertical angulation
   3. Principles of bisecting and paralleling techniques
   4. The periapical examination
   5. Fundamentals of interproximal radiography
   6. Radiography for children
   7. Patient management
   8. Infection control
   9. Evaluation of radiographic quality
   10. Digital radiography
8. Principles of Supplementary Film
   1. Occlusal surveys
   2. Types of use of extraoral film
   3. Lateral jaw survey
   4. Temporomandibular articulation survey
   5. Cephalometric radiography
   6. Panoramic radiography
   7. Other imaging systems

DHE 119 - Periodontology

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Survey of periodontology comprised of the etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of periodontal disease. Includes tissues and microscopic anatomy of the periodontium, historical background, causes, microbiology and classification of periodontal disease, local and systemic contributing factors, clinical assessment, radiographic analysis, and evidence-based periodontal care. Also includes decision making during treatment planning, nonsurgical and patient’s role in periodontal therapy, maintenance therapy, research articles and applications, and new dental technology.

Prerequisite(s): DHE 101 , DHE 101LC , DHE 104 , DHE 104LB , DHE 107 , DHE 112 , DHE 116 , and DHE 116LC  
Corequisite(s): DHE 120 , DHE 122 , DHE 132 , DHE 132LB , DHE 150 , DHE 150LB , DHE 150LC  
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene department before enrolling in this course.

1. Identify structures of the periodontium.
2. List and define the microscopic anatomy of the periodontium.
3. Describe progression of periodontal disease.
4. Identify periodontal conditions on radiographic imagery.
5. Describe steps in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
6. Explain basic components and use of lasers.
7. Describe the relationship of oral biofilms and periodontal disease.
8. Describe the host immune response to periodontal pathogens.
9. Classify periodontal diseases.
10. List and describe systemic factors associated with periodontal disease.
11. Describe the clinical periodontal assessment.
12. Identify local contributing factors for periodontal disease.

1. Tissues of the Periodontium
   1. Nerve supply
   2. Blood supply
   3. Lymphatic system
2. Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium
   1. Histology of body tissues
   2. Histology of the gingiva
   3. Histology of root cementum and alveolar bone
3. The History of Periodontal Disease
   1. The periodontium in health and disease
   2. Classifications systems
   3. AAP classification for periodontal diseases
4. Search for the Causes of Periodontal Disease
   1. Epidemiology: researching periodontal disease
   2. Control and progression of periodontal disease
   3. Risk factors for periodontal disease
5. Microbiology of Periodontal Disease
   1. Bacteria in the oral environment
   2. Bacteria associated with periodontal health and disease
   3. Structure and colonization of plaque biofilms
   4. Mechanisms of periodontal destruction
   5. Control of plaque biofilms
6. Host Immune Response
   1. Role of host response in periodontal disease
   2. Pathogenesis of inflammatory periodontal disease
7. Local Contributing Factors
   1. Local factors that increase plaque biofilm retention
   2. Local factors that increase plaque biofilm pathogenicity
   3. Local factors that cause direct damage
8. Systemic Contributing Factors
   1. Systemic risk factors for periodontitis
   2. Genetic risk factors for periodontitis
   3. Systemic medications with periodontal side effects
9. Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions
   1. Epidemiology: researching periodontal disease
   2. Control and progression of periodontal disease
   3. Risk factors for periodontal disease
10. Gingival Disease
    1. Classification of gingival diseases
    2. Dental-plaque induced gingival diseases
    3. Non-plaque-induced gingival
    4. Lesions
11. Periodontitis
    1. Chronic periodontitis
    2. Aggressive periodontitis
    3. Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease
    4. Necrotizing periodontal diseases
    5. Developmental or acquired deformities and conditions
12. Clinical Periodontal Assessment
    1. Periodontal screening examination
    2. Comprehensive periodontal assessment
    3. Clinical features that require calculations
13. Radiographic Analysis of the Periodontium
    1. Radiographic appearance of the periodontium
    2. Use of radiographs for periodontal evaluation
14. Evidence-Based Periodontal Care
    1. Best practice
    2. Role of evidence-based care in best practice
    3. Finding clinically relevant information
    4. Lifelong learning skills for best practice
15. Decision Making During Treatment Planning
    1. Decisions related to assigning a periodontal diagnosis
    2. Decisions related to treatment sequencing
    3. Informed consent for periodontal treatment
16. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
    1. Nonsurgical instrumentation
    2. Decisions following nonsurgical therapy
17. Patient’s Role in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
    1. Patient self-care
    2. Tooth brushing and tongue cleaning
    3. Interdental care
18. Periodontal Maintenance Therapy
    1. Procedures and planning for periodontal maintenance
    2. Disease recurrence and patient compliance
    3. Root caries as a complication during periodontal maintenance
19. Case Studies and Research Articles and Applications
    1. Comprehensive patient cases
    2. Guidelines for reading dental literature
    3. Procedures for searching the Internet
    4. Periodontal resources on the Internet
20. New Dental Technology

Introduction

DHE 120 - Oral Pathology

1. Compare and contrast normal from abnormal.
2. Summarize the process of inflammation and repair.
3. Describe clinical and radiographic abnormalities found during an oral examination.
4. Explain the etiology, pathogenesis, signs, symptoms, clinical characteristics, radiographic finds, pathologic features, appropriate treatment, and prognosis of infectious diseases covered in the course.
5. Identify high risk areas, early manifestations, signs, symptoms, growth characteristics, histopathologic features, radiographic findings, prognosis, modalities of treatment, sequelae of therapy, and predisposing factors of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
6. Outline basic diagnostic procedures to provide additional information or a definitive diagnosis for oral lesions.
7. Explain epidemiology and available preventative measures for those diseases representing significant public health problems.
8. Apply the nomenclature to the diseases discussed in order to communicate effectively with dental and medical colleagues.
9. Describe the limitations of her/his diagnostic abilities and be capable of intelligent referral of patients to specialists.

1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Diagnostic Methods, Clinical Exam
3. Normal Exam/Variants of Normal
4. Inflammation and Repair
5. Physical/Chemical Injuries of the Oral Tissues
6. Immunity and Autoimmune Diseases
7. Infectious Diseases
8. Developmental Disorders
9. Neoplasia
   1. Squamous cell cancer
   2. Soft tissue
   3. Hard tissue
10. Genetic Disorders
11. Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

DHE 122 - Pharmacology

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to the theory of pharmacology as it relates to dentistry. Includes drug action and handling, prescription writing, autonomic drugs, non-opioid analgesics, anti-infective agents, anti-fungal and anti-viral agents, anti-anxiety agents, cardiovascular agents, and anti-convulsant agents. Also includes psychotherapeutic agents, antacids and antihistamines, adreno cortico steroid agents, anti-neoplastic agents, and respiratory and gastrointestinal medications, emergency medications, and drug interactions and drug abuse.

Prerequisite(s): DHE 101 , DHE 101LC , DHE 104 , DHE 104LB , DHE 107 , DHE 112 , DHE 116 , and DHE 116LC  
Corequisite(s): DHE 119 , DHE 120 ,DHE 132 , DHE 132LB ,   DHE 150 , DHE 150LB , DHE 150LC  
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene department before enrolling in this course.

1. Describe the basic principles of pharmacology, the sources of drug production, and the agencies who regulate drug dispensaries.
2. Analyze commonly prescribe dental drugs including therapeutic use, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contrainindications, and patient education.
3. Demonstrate the components of prescription writing.
4. Describe the pharmacokinetics, conditions, and applications of analgesics in dental hygiene care.
5. Compare and contrast the affinity, potency, and efficacy of the following drug classes: autonomic drugs; anti-infective agents; cardiovascular agents; psychotherapeutic agents; hormones, anti-neoplastic agents; respiratory and gastrointestinal medications; anti-anxiety agents; and emergency medications.

1. Introduction, Sources, and Regulatory Agencies
   1. Terminology
   2. Printed sources
   3. Computer sources
   4. Online sources
   5. Regulation and classification of drugs
   6. Labeling requirements
   7. Black box warning
2. Drug Action and Handling and Adverse Reactions
   1. Routes of drug administration
   2. Pharmacodynamics
   3. Drug effects
   4. Drug interactions
   5. Bioequivalence and bioavailability
3. Prescription Writing
   1. Goals of prescription writing
   2. Units of measurement
   3. Latin abbreviations
   4. Safety of prescription pads
   5. Patient adherence
   6. Reduction of medication errors
   7. Prescribing for children
   8. Safety in pregnancy
4. Autonomic Drugs
   1. Nervous system
   2. Neurotransmitters
   3. Sympathomimetic drugs
   4. Adrenergic agonists
   5. Adrenergic receptor antagonists
   6.  transmission
5. Non-Opioid Analgesics
   1. Neurophysiology of pain
   2. Drug therapy for dental pain
   3. Non-narcotic analgesics
   4. Non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs
   5. Opioid analgesics
   6.    Substance abuse and dependency
6. Anti-Infective Agents
   1. Antimicrobial agents
   2. Bactericidal antibiotics
   3. Bacteriostatic antibiotics
   4. Miscellaneous antibiotics
   5. Prevention of infective endocarditis
   6. Antibacterial agents: topical
   7. Controlled-release drug delivery
7. Anti-Fungal and Anti-Viral Agents
   1. Herpes simplex
   2. Antiretroviral agents
   3. Antifungal agents
8. Anti-Anxiety Agents
   1. Benzodiazepines
   2. Barbiturates
   3. Nonbarbiturates
   4. Nitrous oxide
   5. Narcotics
   6. General anesthesia
9. Cardiovascular Agents
   1. Hypertension
   2. Angina pectoris
   3. Heart failure
   4. Arrythmias
10. Anti-Convulsant Agents
11. Psychotherapeutic Agents
    1. Antipsychotic drugs
    2. Mood disorders
    3. Anxiolytics
    4. Sedative/hypnotic drugs
12. Antacids and Antihistamines
13. Adreno Cortico Steroid Agents
14. Other Hormones
15. Anti-Neoplastic and Immunosuppressant Agents
    1. Actions
    2. Treatment
    3. Adverse side effects
    4. Limitations to dental treatment
    5. Chemotherapy

16.  

17. Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Medications
    1. Lung anatomy
    2. Asthma
    3. Cold
    4. Cough
    5. Peptic ulcer
    6. Irritable bowel syndrome
    7. Nausea and vomiting
    8. Constipation
    9. Diarrhea
    10. Inflammatory bowel disease
18. Emergency Medications
    1. Preparation of dental staff
    2. Basic life support
    3. Emergency medical kit and equipment
19. Drug Interactions and Drug Abuse

DHE 132 - Dental Materials

1. Demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, the identification of Globally Harmonized System (GHS), and manufacturer’s’ Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
2. Define and explain state and federal dental laws and regulations.
3. Compare and contrast different dental restorative materials and their biocompatibility significance.
4. Explain the importance of the study of dental materials.
5. Identify, synthesize, and evaluate dental materials in radiographic imagery.
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills using verbal, non-verbal, and written forms.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of properties and manipulation of dental materials.
8. Demonstrate at competency level the use of various types of dental materials.

1. Identify the properties of matter and materials.
2. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely.
3. Prepare dental waxes, cements, preventive sealants, and restorative materials.
4. Prepare materials to make occlusal registration for articulating study casts.
5. Prepare and pour elastic, plastic, and rigid impression materials.
6. Prepare and pour study casts using gypsum products.
7. Fabricate trays, e.g. custom trays, mouth guard, and whitening trays.
8. Fabricate provisional restorations.
9. Describe casting techniques and identify metals used in the fabrication of dental prostheses.
10. Prepare, place, and finish composite and amalgam restorations.

1. Introduction to Dental Materials
   1. American Dental Association (ADA) specifications
   2. Proper use of PPE with guidance by the Center of Disease Control (CDC)
   3. Properties of matter
   4. Physical and chemical properties required for dental materials
   5. Precautions
      1. Handling materials to the standards of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pima’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
      2. Hazardous substances as labeled by Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
      3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   6. Safe use of laboratory equipment
2. Arizona State dental statutes and regulations for auxiliary practitioners
3. Preventive Sealants and Restorative Materials
   1. Types of preventive sealants
      1. Indications for use
      2. Properties, advantages, and disadvantages
      3. Manipulation
   2. Direct filling materials and armamentarium
      1. Esthetic/ Resins
      2. Amalgam
      3. Finish and polish esthetic and amalgam restorations
      4. Matrices
      5. Rubber dam
4. Dental Cements
   1. Temporary and permanent cements and cement bases
   2. Composition and uses of various types
   3. Manipulation of cements
   4. Cavity liners and varnishes
   5. Special applications of cements
5. Impression Materials
   1. Types of impression materials
   2. Types of impression trays
   3. Custom, mouth guard, and whitening trays
   4. Agar hydrocolloid (reversible hydrocolloid)
   5. Rubber impression materials and elastomers
   6. Alginate
   7. Bite registration
   8. Disinfection of impressions
6. Gypsum Products
   1. Classification of uses of gypsum products
   2. Composition and manufacture
   3. Variables
   4. Manipulation
   5. Construction of model, cast, or die
   6. Modeling trimming
   7. Articulation
7. Miscellaneous Dental Materials
   1. Uses of resins and acrylic
   2. Waxes
   3. Dental ceramics and porcelain
   4. Polishing and cleaning agents
   5. Periodontal dressings
   6. Provisional restorations
8. Gold, Non-Precious Alloys, and Casting of Metals
   1. Gold foil
   2. Gold casting alloys
   3. Wrought metals
   4. Dental implant materials

DHE 132LB - Dental Materials Lab

1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

This is the lab portion of DHE 132 . Chemical and physical properties of dental materials used in dental practice. Includes introduction to dental materials, preventive sealants and restorative materials, dental cements. Also includes impression materials, gypsum products, miscellaneous dental materials; and gold, non-previous alloys, and casting of metals.

Prerequisite(s): DHE 101 , DHE 101LC , DHE 104 , DHE 104LB , DHE 107 , DHE 112 , DHE 116 , DHE 116LC  
Corequisite(s): DHE 119 , DHE 120 , DHE 122 , DHE 132 , DHE 150 , DHE 150LB , DHE 150LC  
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain the consent of the Dental Hygiene department before enrolling in this course.  DAE 164LB   can be substituted for DHE 132LB if the course meets the CODA-approved Advanced Standing standard and was completed within the last three years. Please see an academic advisor or faculty for information regarding course substitution. To substitute DAE 164LB for DHE 132LB, the student must also hold a current and active CDA certificate.

1. Demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, the identification of Globally Harmonized System (GHS), and manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
2. Define and explain state and federal dental laws and regulations.
3. Compare and contrast different dental restorative materials and their biocompatibility significance.
4. Explain the importance of the study of dental materials.
5. Identify, synthesize, and evaluate dental materials in radiographic imagery.
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills using verbal, non-verbal, and written forms.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of properties and manipulation of dental materials.
8. Demonstrate at competency level the use of various types of dental materials.

1. Identify the properties of matter and materials.
2. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely.
3. Prepare dental waxes, cements, preventive sealants, and restorative materials.
4. Prepare materials to make occlusal registration for articulating study casts.
5. Prepare and pour elastic, plastic, and rigid impression materials.
6. Prepare and pour study casts using gypsum products.
7. Fabricate trays, e.g. custom trays, mouth guard, and whitening trays.
8. Fabricate provisional restorations.
9. Describe casting techniques and identify metals used in the fabrication of dental prostheses.
10. Prepare, place, and finish composite and amalgam restorations.

1. Introduction to Dental Materials
   1. American Dental Association (ADA) specifications
   2. Proper use of PPE with guidance by the Center of Disease Control (CDC)
   3. Properties of matter
   4. Physical and chemical properties required for dental materials
   5. Precautions
      1. Handling materials to the standards of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pima’s

2. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

3. 5. 2. Hazardous substances as labeled by Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
      3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   6. Safe use of laboratory equipment
4. Arizona State dental statutes and regulations for auxiliary practitioners
5. Preventive Sealants and Restorative Materials
   1. Types of preventive sealants
      1. Indications for use
      2. Properties, advantages, and disadvantages
      3. Manipulation
   2. Direct filling materials and armamentarium
      1. Esthetic/ Resins
      2. Amalgam
      3. Finish and polish esthetic and amalgam restorations
      4. Matrices
      5. Rubber dam
6. Dental Cements
   1. Temporary and permanent cements and cement bases
   2. Composition and uses of various types
   3. Manipulation of cements
   4. Cavity liners and varnishes
   5. Special applications of cements
7. Impression Materials
   1. Types of impression materials
   2. Types of impression trays
   3. Custom, mouth guard, and whitening trays
   4. Agar hydrocolloid (reversible hydrocolloid)
   5. Rubber impression materials and elastomers
   6. Alginate
   7. Bite registration
   8. Disinfection of impressions
8. Gypsum Products
   1. Classification of uses of gypsum products
   2. Composition and manufacture
   3. Variables
   4. Manipulation
   5. Construction of model, cast, or die
   6. Modeling trimming
   7. Articulation
9. Miscellaneous Dental Materials
   1. Uses of resins and acrylic
   2. Waxes
   3. Dental ceramics and porcelain
   4. Polishing and cleaning agents
   5. Periodontal dressings
   6. Provisional restorations
10. Gold, Non-Precious Alloys, and Casting of Metals
    1. Gold foil
    2. Gold casting alloys
    3. Wrought metals

11. Dental implant materials

DHE 150 - Dental Hygiene II

1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in patient care.
2. Apply asepsis protocol of recommended clinical guidelines for infection control and hazard management prior, during and after the provision of dental hygiene services.
3. Demonstrate proper body mechanics techniques for optimal operator and patient comfort.
4. Identify appropriate instruments for patients with varying dental needs.
5. Assess patient’s needs for preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene clinical services and interpret dental radiographs for dental disease.
6. Describe evidence-based decision making principles and clinical reasoning to patient care plans.
7. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate oral health services of diverse patient population groups through community service learning activities.
8. Apply knowledge of powered instruments, application of dental sealants, practice of medical emergency procedures, and computer applications and record documentation to effectively manage patient care.

1. Instrument Review
2. Evidence Based Decision Making and Treatment Planning
3. Medical Emergency Management Review
4. Introduction to Special Needs Patients
5. Powered Instruments
   1. Ultrasonic
   2. Piezo
   3. Sonic
6. Air Powder Polishing and Stain Removal
7. Care of Dental Prosthesis
8. Instrumentation and Alternate Fulcrums
9. Tobacco Cessation
10. Subgingival Irrigation
11. Antimicrobials
12. Dental Implant Instruments
13. Case Studies
14. Table Clinics
15. Laboratory Procedures
    1. Air-jet polisher
    2. Assembly monitoring of sterilizers
    3. Biologic monitoring of sterilizers
    4. Desensitizing agents
    5. Cleaning of removal partials/dentures
    6. Implant instrument identification
    7. Intra-oral camera armentarium
    8. Subgingival irrigation techniques – antimicrobials
    9. Instrument sharpening
    10. Ultrasonics
    11. Ultrasonic and piezo powered instruments
    12. Diagnodent
    13. VELscope
    14. Midwest Caries ID pen
    15. Caries risk assessment

DHE 150LB - Dental Hygiene II Lab

1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in patient care.
2. Apply asepsis protocol of recommended clinical guidelines for infection control and hazard management prior, during and after the provision of dental hygiene services.
3. Demonstrate proper body mechanics techniques for optimal operator and patient comfort.
4. Identify appropriate instruments for patients with varying dental needs.
5. Assess patient’s needs for preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene clinical services and interpret dental radiographs for dental disease.
6. Describe evidence-based decision making principles and clinical reasoning to patient care plans.
7. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate oral health services of diverse patient population groups through community service learning activities.
8. Apply knowledge of powered instruments, application of dental sealants, practice of medical emergency procedures, and computer applications and record documentation to effectively manage patient care.

1. Instrument Review
2. Evidence Based Decision Making and Treatment Planning
3. Medical Emergency Management Review
4. Introduction to Special Needs Patients
5. Powered Instruments
   1. Ultrasonic
   2. Piezo
   3. Sonic
6. Air Powder Polishing and Stain Removal
7. Care of Dental Prosthesis
8. Instrumentation and Alternate Fulcrums
9. Tobacco Cessation
10. Subgingival Irrigation
11. Antimicrobials
12. Dental Implant Instruments
13. Case Studies
14. Table Clinics
15. Laboratory Procedures
    1. Air-jet polisher
    2. Assembly monitoring of sterilizers
    3. Biologic monitoring of sterilizers
    4. Desensitizing agents
    5. Cleaning of removal partials/dentures
    6. Implant instrument identification
    7. Intra-oral camera armentarium
    8. Subgingival irrigation techniques – antimicrobials
    9. Instrument sharpening
    10. Ultrasonics
    11. Ultrasonic and piezo powered instruments
    12. Diagnodent
    13. VELscope
    14. Midwest Caries ID pen
    15. Caries risk assessment

DHE 150LC - Dental Hygiene II Clinical

1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in patient care.
2. Apply asepsis protocol of recommended clinical guidelines for infection control and hazard management prior, during and after the provision of dental hygiene services.
3. Demonstrate proper body mechanics techniques for optimal operator and patient comfort.
4. Identify appropriate instruments for patients with varying dental needs.
5. Assess patient’s needs for preventive, educational and therapeutic dental hygiene clinical services and interpret dental radiographs for dental disease.
6. Describe evidence-based decision making principles and clinical reasoning to patient care plans.
7. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate oral health services of diverse patient population groups through community service learning activities.
8. Apply knowledge of powered instruments, application of dental sealants, practice of medical emergency procedures, and computer applications and record documentation to effectively manage patient care.

1. Instrument Review
2. Evidence Based Decision Making and Treatment Planning
3. Medical Emergency Management Review
4. Introduction to Special Needs Patients
5. Powered Instruments
   1. Ultrasonic
   2. Piezo
   3. Sonic
6. Air Powder Polishing and Stain Removal
7. Care of Dental Prosthesis
8. Instrumentation and Alternate Fulcrums
9. Tobacco Cessation
10. Subgingival Irrigation
11. Antimicrobials
12. Dental Implant Instruments
13. Case Studies
14. Table Clinics
15. Laboratory Procedures
    1. Air-jet polisher
    2. Assembly monitoring of sterilizers
    3. Biologic monitoring of sterilizers
    4. Desensitizing agents
    5. Cleaning of removal partials/dentures
    6. Implant instrument identification
    7. Intra-oral camera armentarium
    8. Subgingival irrigation techniques – antimicrobials
    9. Instrument sharpening
    10. Ultrasonics
    11. Ultrasonic and piezo powered instruments
    12. Diagnodent
    13. VELscope
    14. Midwest Caries ID pen
    15. Caries risk assessment

DHE 160LC - Clinical Skills Enhancement I

1. Utilize effective remediation clinical skills which may include but are not limited to:

1. Speed of care
2. Sequencing of care delivery
3. Prioritization of care delivery/time management
4. Skill refinement
5. Documentation
6. Data collection
7. Patient safety
8. Organization
9. Communication

1. Perform and participate in the assessment portion of the course with supervising faculty.
2. Develop an educational plan with dental hygiene faculty based upon student’s identified clinical deficiencies.
3. Develop an individualized clinical remediation plan.
4. Measure his or her success in the areas of deficiencies

1. Introduction, Sources, and Regulatory Agencies
   1. Terminology
   2. Printed sources
   3. Computer sources
   4. Online sources
   5. Regulation and classification of drugs
   6. Labeling requirements
   7. Black box warning
2. Drug Action and Handling and Adverse Reactions
   1. Routes of drug administration
   2. Pharmacodynamics
   3. Drug effects
   4. Drug interactions
   5. Bioequivalence and bioavailability
3. Prescription Writing
   1. Goals of prescription writing
   2. Units of measurement
   3. Latin abbreviations
   4. Safety of prescription pads
   5. Patient adherence
   6. Reduction of medication errors
   7. Prescribing for children
   8. Safety in pregnancy
4. Autonomic Drugs
   1. Nervous system
   2. Neurotransmitters
   3. Sympathomimetic drugs
   4. Adrenergic agonists
   5. Adrenergic receptor antagonists
   6.  transmission
5. Non-Opioid Analgesics
   1. Neurophysiology of pain
   2. Drug therapy for dental pain
   3. Non-narcotic analgesics
   4. Non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs
   5. Opioid analgesics
   6.    Substance abuse and dependency
6. Anti-Infective Agents
   1. Antimicrobial agents
   2. Bactericidal antibiotics
   3. Bacteriostatic antibiotics
   4. Miscellaneous antibiotics
   5. Prevention of infective endocarditis
   6. Antibacterial agents: topical
   7. Controlled-release drug delivery
7. Anti-Fungal and Anti-Viral Agents
   1. Herpes simplex
   2. Antiretroviral agents
   3. Antifungal agents
8. Anti-Anxiety Agents
   1. Benzodiazepines
   2. Barbiturates
   3. Nonbarbiturates
   4. Nitrous oxide
   5. Narcotics
   6. General anesthesia
9. Cardiovascular Agents
   1. Hypertension
   2. Angina pectoris
   3. Heart failure
   4. Arrythmias
10. Anti-Convulsant Agents
11. Psychotherapeutic Agents
    1. Antipsychotic drugs
    2. Mood disorders
    3. Anxiolytics
    4. Sedative/hypnotic drugs
12. Antacids and Antihistamines
13. Adreno Cortico Steroid Agents
14. Other Hormones
15. Anti-Neoplastic and Immunosuppressant Agents
    1. Actions
    2. Treatment
    3. Adverse side effects
    4. Limitations to dental treatment
    5. Chemotherapy
16. Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Medications
    1. Lung anatomy
    2. Asthma
    3. Cold
    4. Cough
    5. Peptic ulcer
    6. Irritable bowel syndrome
    7. Nausea and vomiting
    8. Constipation
    9. Diarrhea
    10. Inflammatory bowel disease
17. Emergency Medications
    1. Preparation of dental staff
    2. Basic life support
    3. Emergency medical kit and equipment
18. Drug Interactions and Drug Abuse

DHE 196 - Independent Studies in Dental Hygiene

DHE 208 - Pain and Anxiety Control for Dental Hygiene

1. Describe and apply principles and techniques to manage pain control, pain/impulse conduction related to nerve anatomy and physiology along with possible interactions with other medications or health conditions.
2. Describe the pharmacological properties, actions, considerations and contraindications to local anesthetic agents, vasoconstrictors, and nitrous oxide.
3. Determine the appropriate pain control armamentarium, agents and techniques needed to ensure patient safety and comfort during the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia according to legal and ethical standards.
4. Demonstrate competence in administering selected local anesthetic injections and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.

1. Describe the need for pain control and explain pain/impulse conduction related to nerve anatomy and physiology.
2. Describe the pharmacological properties, actions, considerations and contraindications to local anesthetic agents, vasoconstrictors, and nitrous oxide.
3. Assess the client’s medico-dental history as it relates to choice of technique and agents used in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.
4. Determine the appropriate pain control armamentarium, agents and techniques needed to ensure patient safety and comfort during the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.
5. Apply principles, techniques, and determine ways to prevent and manage potential emergency situations and any possible interactions with other medications or health conditions associated with dental anesthetics and nitrous oxide.
6. Demonstrate competence in administering selected local anesthetic injections and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.
7. Practice pain control techniques according to legal and ethical standards.
8. Apply highest standards of infection control and safety to protect the client and operator.
9. Plan, present, and receive client consent for an individualized dental hygiene treatment plan, based upon the assessment data and medical history, for the anesthesia patient, including referral to appropriate health care professionals.
10. Describe the limitations and indications for local inhalation anesthesia.
11. Describe the related aspects of nitrous oxide oxygen to respiratory physiology.
12. List the components, equipment and functions for a nitrous oxide delivery system and a scavenger system.
13. Demonstrate the use and maintenance of nitrous oxide delivery system equipment.
14. Explain the need for oxygen and describe how to administer it.
15. Review clinic protocols for medical emergency procedures.

1. Introduction to Pain and Anxiety Control
2. Pharmacology, Neurophysiology, and Local Anesthetic Agents
   1. Pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors
   2. Neurophysiology/how local anesthetics work
   3. Topical and local anesthetics used in dentistry
   4. Selecting a local anesthetic agent
   5. Calculating amounts of local anesthetics/vasoconstrictors
3. Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Analgesia
   1. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) update and steps for prevention
   2. Signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide and oxygen analgesia
   3. Management of nitrous oxide and oxygen analgesia complications
4. Health History and Complications
   1. Health history evaluation
   2. Drug interactions
   3. Local and systemic complications
5. Treatment
   1. Treatment planning for local anesthesia
   2. Ethical and legal considerations
6. Laboratory Practice on Student Partners
   1. Posterior superior alveolar
   2. Middle superior alveolar
   3. Anterior superior alveolar
   4. Greater palatine
   5. Nasopalatine
   6. Inferior alveolar
   7. Lingual
   8. Mental
   9.       Long buccal
   10. Infraorbital
   11. Gow-Gates
   12. Second division
   13. Akinosi
   14. Intramuscular
   15. Nitrous oxide and oxygen analgesia
7. Emergency Procedures
8. Head and Neck Anatomy

DHE 208LC - Pain and Anxiety Control for Dental Hygiene Clinical

1. Describe and apply principles and techniques to manage pain control, pain/impulse conduction related to nerve anatomy and physiology along with possible interactions with other medications or health conditions.
2. Describe the pharmacological properties, actions, considerations and contraindications to local anesthetic agents, vasoconstrictors, and nitrous oxide.
3. Determine the appropriate pain control armamentarium, agents and techniques needed to ensure patient safety and comfort during the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia according to legal and ethical standards.
4. Demonstrate competence in administering selected local anesthetic injections and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.

1. Describe the need for pain control and explain pain/impulse conduction related to nerve anatomy and physiology.
2. Describe the pharmacological properties, actions, considerations and contraindications to local anesthetic agents, vasoconstrictors, and nitrous oxide.
3. Assess the client’s medico-dental history as it relates to choice of technique and agents used in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.
4. Determine the appropriate pain control armamentarium, agents and techniques needed to ensure patient safety and comfort during the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.
5. Apply principles, techniques, and determine ways to prevent and manage potential emergency situations and any possible interactions with other medications or health conditions associated with dental anesthetics and nitrous oxide.
6. Demonstrate competence in administering selected local anesthetic injections and nitrous oxide – oxygen analgesia.
7. Practice pain control techniques according to legal and ethical standards.
8. Apply highest standards of infection control and safety to protect the client and operator.
9. Plan, present, and receive client consent for an individualized dental hygiene treatment plan, based upon the assessment data and medical history, for the anesthesia patient, including referral to appropriate health care professionals.
10. Describe the limitations and indications for local inhalation anesthesia.
11. Describe the related aspects of nitrous oxide oxygen to respiratory physiology.
12. List the components, equipment and functions for a nitrous oxide delivery system and a scavenger system.
13. Demonstrate the use and maintenance of nitrous oxide delivery system equipment.
14. Explain the need for oxygen and describe how to administer it.
15. Review clinic protocols for medical emergency procedures.

1. Introduction to Pain and Anxiety Control
2. Pharmacology, Neurophysiology, and Local Anesthetic Agents
   1. Pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors
   2. Neurophysiology/how local anesthetics work
   3. Topical and local anesthetics used in dentistry
   4. Selecting a local anesthetic agent
   5. Calculating amounts of local anesthetics/vasoconstrictors
3. Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Analgesia
   1. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) update and steps for prevention
   2. Signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide and oxygen analgesia
   3. Management of nitrous oxide and oxygen analgesia complications
4. Health History and Complications
   1. Health history evaluation
   2. Drug interactions
   3. Local and systemic complications
5. Treatment
   1. Treatment planning for local anesthesia
   2. Ethical and legal considerations
6. Laboratory Practice on Student Partners
   1. Posterior superior alveolar
   2. Middle superior alveolar
   3. Anterior superior alveolar
   4. Greater palatine
   5. Nasopalatine
   6. Inferior alveolar
   7. Lingual
   8. Mental
   9.        Long buccal
   10. Infraorbital
   11. Gow-Gates
   12. Second division
   13. Akinosi
   14. Intramuscular
   15. Nitrous oxide and oxygen analgesia
7. Emergency Procedures
8. Head and Neck Anatomy

DHE 209 - Ethics and Practice Management

1. Describe the core values found in the Code of Ethics of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and explain the terms used in ethical principles.
2. Identify and discuss ethical principles and ethical theories and their application to the practice of dental hygiene and within the workplace.
3. Discuss and apply basic concepts of business management, social issues identification that can affect the dental hygienist in an employment environment.

1. Identify and discuss ethical theories and principles and their application to dental hygiene practice.
2. Differentiate between social philosophy theories and their role in dental hygiene patient care.
3. Describe principle components of criminal, civil and tort law.
4. Discuss social issues within workplace legislation and how they can affect your employment environment.
5. Apply basic concepts of business management to the dental or dental hygiene component of a practice.
6. Demonstrate ability to effectively schedule dental hygiene procedures in a dental office.
7. Critique current time management and periodontal maintenance systems that may be used in dentistry.
8. Identify criteria for informed consent.
9. Identify different employment opportunities for dental hygienists.
10. Prepare a resume and cover letter for future employment.
11. Discuss economic considerations for a profitable practice, including production, collection, and office overhead.
12. Explain the contributions of the dental hygienist to the dental office team.
13. Develop a mission statement and goals for the dental hygiene component of a dental practice.
14. Determine the productivity of the dental hygiene component of a dental practice.
15. List and define the elements necessary for a complete case presentation.
16. Define the term “marketing” as it relates to the dental practice.
17. Discuss marketing strategies for practice promotion and elements of a practice that enhance client satisfaction.
18. Express the importance of a periodontal maintenance system.
19. Evaluate the different types of periodontal maintenance systems.
20. Design an inventory control system for dental hygiene supplies.
21. Differentiate insurance codes and nomenclature used for dental hygiene services.
22. Design an employment contract, including elements of setting job descriptions, compensation, terms of employment evaluation, and termination procedures.
23. Evaluate job performance, including expectations and techniques necessary for changing performance.
24. Write an employment resume and cover letter.
25. Access the Internet via the World Wide Web for researching dental and dental hygiene related topics.

1. The Business of Dentistry
   1. Patient and time management – appointment scheduling
   2. Dental insurance and bookkeeping systems
   3. Marketing plan
   4. Patient recall systems
   5. Employment contract
   6. Ethics and jurisprudence
2. Dental Hygiene Career Opportunities
   1. Searching for employment
   2. Marketing your skills
   3. Resume/cover letter
   4. Job interviews
3. Ethics
   1. Ethical principles and core values
   2. Ethical theories
   3. Social philosophy
   4. Ethical decision making in dental hygiene practice
4. Jurisprudence
   1. Criminal, civil, and tort law
   2. Contract law
   3. Licensure
   4. State Dental Practice Act

DHE 212 - Nutrition for Oral Health

1. Identify the components of the oral cavity, essential nutrients, and nutrition classes that support optimal oral health and the function of each part of the human digestive tract. 
2. Describe the oral implications of chronic health conditions which include, but are not limited to hypertension, osteoporosis and immune deficiency disorders and dental caries.
3. Describe the nutritional concerns associated with the dentally compromised patient as they relate to oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthetics (dentures), dysphagia, temporomandibular disorders, and cognitive and physical impairments.

1. Explain the oral and general physical conditions associated with malnutrition.
2. Describe the parts and function of each part of the human digestive tract.
3. Summarize how diet can affect the health of the human dentition.
4. Explain the relationship between diet and dental caries.
5. Describe the oral implications of chronic health conditions which include, but are not limited to hypertension, osteoporosis and immune deficiency disorders.
6. Identify the function, chemistry, classification, sources, digestion, absorption, transport, and storage of carbohydrates.
7. Identify the chemistry, synthesis, digestion, absorption, metabolism, sources, deficiency, digestion, absorption, transport, and storage of proteins.
8. Identify the function, types, compound lipids, derived lipids, digestion, absorption, transport, and storage of fats.
9. Summarize the mineralization of bones and teeth and the role of electrolytes and trace elements in this process.
10. Outline the impact medications can have on nutrition and oral health with focus upon drug-nutrient interactions, nutritional implications of common medications, and the oral effects of medications.
11. Describe the nutritional concerns associated with the dentally compromised patient as they relate to oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthetics (dentures), dysphagia, temporomandibular disorders, and cognitive and physical impairments.

1. Nutrition as the Foundation for General and Oral Health
   1. Oral cavity
   2. Essential nutrients
   3. Nutrient classes
   4. Malnutrition
   5. Digestive tract
2. Diet, Nutrition, and Teeth
   1. Local effects of diet on teeth
   2. Diet and dental caries
3. Nutritional and Oral Implications of Common Chronic Health Conditions
   1. Hypertension
   2. Osteoporosis
   3. Immune system disorders
4. Carbohydrates, Diabetes, and Associated Health Conditions
   1. Carbohydrates
      1. Function
      2. Chemistry
      3. Classification
      4. Sources
      5. Digestion, absorption, transport, and storage
   2. Carbohydrate-related issues and concerns
5. Proteins for System and Oral Health
   1. Chemistry
   2. Synthesis
   3. Digestion and absorption
   4. Metabolism
   5. Sources
   6. Deficiency
   7. Digestion, absorption, transport, and storage
6. Lipids and Fats in Health and Disease
   1. Function
   2. Types
   3. Compound lipids
   4. Derived lipids
   5. Digestion, absorption, transport, and storage
7. Minerals and Mineralization
   1. Mineralization of bones and teeth
   2. Mineralizing minerals
   3. Electrolytes
   4. Trace elements (microminerals)
8. How Medications Can Affect Nutrition and Oral Health
   1. Drug-nutrient interactions
   2. Nutritional implications of common medications
   3. Oral effects and medications
9. Nutritional Concerns for the Dentally Compromised Patient
   1. Oral surgery
   2. Orthodontics
   3. Dentures
   4. Dysphagia
   5. Temporomandibular disorders
   6. Cognitive and physical impairments

DHE 213 - Advanced Periodontal Services

1. Describe the use of lasers in dentistry, safety precautions, steps in applying lasers for bacterial reduction.
2. Demonstrate the use of emerging dental technology at the level of competency.
3. Evaluate the components of the periodontal examination and explain how they serve as diagnostic aids for determination of the initial phase of therapy.
4. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate an individualized dental hygiene treatment plan for the periodontal patient.
5. Summarize the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) periodontal classifications.
6. Explain oral conditions indicative of the need for scaling and root planning and outline the purpose of the initial phase of therapy.
7. Demonstrate appropriate instrumentation techniques on patients with periodontal disease.
8. Create an individualized dental hygiene care plan and maintenance program for the periodontal patient
9. Evaluate possible outcomes after periodontal treatment.
10. Describe the physiological process of the reattachment of periodontal tissues as well as the formation of new fiber attachment.
11. Explain the purpose and oral conditions associated with gingival curettage, flap surgeries, gingivectomies, mucogingival surgeries, regenerative procedures and implant surgeries.

1. Periodontal Exam and Initial Phase
2. Treatment Plan
3. Periodontal Classifications
4. Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient
5. Scaling and Root Planning Indications and Limitations
6. Sonic and Ultrasonic Therapy in Periodontal Services
7. Hand and Powered Instrumentation
8. Implant Maintenance
9. Occlusal Evaluation and Adjustment
10. Reevaluation of Treatment and Maintenance
11. Periodontal Healing – Reattachment/New Attachment
12. Antimicrobials, Antibiotics, and Soft Tissue Dental Lasers in Periodontal Therapy
    1. Use of lasers
    2. Safety procedures
    3. Steps for bacterial reduction
13. Surgical Procedures
    1. Gingival curettage
    2. Gingivectomies
    3. Flap surgeries
    4. Mucogingival surgeries
    5. Regenative surgical procedures
    6. Implant surgery
14. Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

DHE 213CA - Advanced Periodontal Services Clinical - A

1. Describe the use of lasers in dentistry, safety precautions, steps in applying lasers for bacterial reduction.
2. Demonstrate the use of emerging dental technology at the level of competency.
3. Evaluate the components of the periodontal examination and explain how they serve as diagnostic aids for determination of the initial phase of therapy.
4. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate an individualized dental hygiene treatment plan for the periodontal patient.
5. Summarize the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) periodontal classifications.
6. Explain oral conditions indicative of the need for scaling and root planning and outline the purpose of the initial phase of therapy.
7. Demonstrate appropriate instrumentation techniques on patients with periodontal disease.
8. Create an individualized dental hygiene care plan and maintenance program for the periodontal patient
9. Evaluate possible outcomes after periodontal treatment.
10. Describe the physiological process of the reattachment of periodontal tissues as well as the formation of new fiber attachment.
11. Explain the purpose and oral conditions associated with gingival curettage, flap surgeries, gingivectomies, mucogingival surgeries, regenerative procedures and implant surgeries.

1. Periodontal Exam and Initial Phase
2. Treatment Plan
3. Periodontal Classifications
4. Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient
5. Scaling and Root Planning Indications and Limitations
6. Sonic and Ultrasonic Therapy in Periodontal Services
7. Hand and Powered Instrumentation
8. Implant Maintenance
9. Occlusal Evaluation and Adjustment
10. Reevaluation of Treatment and Maintenance
11. Periodontal Healing – Reattachment/New Attachment
12. Antimicrobials, Antibiotics, and Soft Tissue Dental Lasers in Periodontal Therapy
    1. Use of lasers
    2. Safety procedures
    3. Steps for bacterial reduction
13. Surgical Procedures
    1. Gingival curettage
    2. Gingivectomies
    3. Flap surgeries
    4. Mucogingival surgeries
    5. Regenative surgical procedures
    6. Implant surgery
14. Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

DHE 213CB - Advanced Periodontal Services Clinical - B

1. Describe the use of lasers in dentistry, safety precautions, steps in applying lasers for bacterial reduction.
2. Demonstrate the use of emerging dental technology at the level of competency.
3. Evaluate the components of the periodontal examination and explain how they serve as diagnostic aids for determination of the initial phase of therapy.
4. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate an individualized dental hygiene treatment plan for the periodontal patient.
5. Summarize the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) periodontal classifications.
6. Explain oral conditions indicative of the need for scaling and root planning and outline the purpose of the initial phase of therapy.
7. Demonstrate appropriate instrumentation techniques on patients with periodontal disease.
8. Create an individualized dental hygiene care plan and maintenance program for the periodontal patient
9. Evaluate possible outcomes after periodontal treatment.
10. Describe the physiological process of the reattachment of periodontal tissues as well as the formation of new fiber attachment.
11. Explain the purpose and oral conditions associated with gingival curettage, flap surgeries, gingivectomies, mucogingival surgeries, regenerative procedures and implant surgeries.

1. Periodontal Exam and Initial Phase
2. Treatment Plan
3. Periodontal Classifications
4. Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient
5. Scaling and Root Planning Indications and Limitations
6. Sonic and Ultrasonic Therapy in Periodontal Services
7. Hand and Powered Instrumentation
8. Implant Maintenance
9. Occlusal Evaluation and Adjustment 
10. Reevaluation of Treatment and Maintenance
11. Periodontal Healing – Reattachment/New Attachment
12. Antimicrobials, Antibiotics, and Soft Tissue Dental Lasers in Periodontal Therapy
    1. Use of lasers
    2. Safety procedures
    3. Steps for bacterial reduction
13. Surgical Procedures
    1. Gingival curettage
    2. Gingivectomies
    3. Flap surgeries
    4. Mucogingival surgeries
    5. Regenative surgical procedures
    6. Implant surgery
14. Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

DHE 216 - Community and Dental Health Education

1. Develop a dental health presentation based on the needs of a population.
2. Integrate, synthesize, and evaluate a dental health program in a variety of settings.
3. Demonstrate educational principles of learning during the oral health presentation.
4. Perform, analyze, and interpret data for: central tendency, reliability, validity, and probability.
5. Critique a professional journal article for content and research.
6. Explain the dental health care system in the United States.
7. Discuss the dental needs, demand, and utilization in the United States.
8. Discuss the history, benefits, and issues of water fluoridation in the United States.

1. Critiquing Dental Literature
   1. Criteria for review
   2. The scientific method
2. Steps in Community Dental Health Program Planning
   1. Assessing the population
   2. Planning the program
   3. Implementing the program
      1. Education strategies
      2. Principles and methods
      3. Learning and teaching
   4. Evaluating the program
3. Basic Biostatistics
   1. Sampling
   2. Data statistics
   3. Statistical decision making
4. Epidemiology
   1. Caries indices
   2. Gingival and periodontal indices
   3. Other indices
5. Research in the Dental Community
   1. Types of research
   2. Ethical and legal considerations in research
6. Dental Needs and Demand in the United States
7. Dental Care Delivery in the United States
8. Prevention of Oral Disease in Public Health

DHE 250 - Dental Hygiene III

1. Develop a dental hygiene care plan; formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis, using the dental hygiene human needs concept.
2. Discuss modifications to dental hygiene care and oral health education for the mentally challenged and for the patients with physical disabilities.
3. Define and collected available treatment alternatives that relate to periodontal disease and the specific treatment that satisfies the needs for patient oral health.
4. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced instrumentation skills with a vast variety of dental instruments.

1. Construct a dental hygiene care plan using the dental hygiene human needs concept.
2. Formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis using the patient’s assessment finds.
3. Organize and apply the patient’s dental hygiene diagnosis into a comprehensive treatment plan.
4. Construct an appointment plan using the comprehensive treatment plan.
5. Describe the importance of the re-evaluation appointment.
6. Identify characteristic for patients with physical and sensory disabilities.
7. Describe the differences between universal and area-specific curets.
8. Compare and contrast between power-driven and hand scaling instruments.
9. List concerns in a dental office for treating a patient with physical and sensory disabilities.
10. List concerns in a dental office for treating a patient with a cleft lip or palate.
11. Decide when to refer for additional supportive care for patients with physical and sensory disabilities.
12. List the possible oral changes for the patients with physical disabilities.
13. Modify the dental hygiene treatment to the needs of patients.
14. Discuss modifications to dental hygiene care and oral health education for individuals with  intellectual disorders.
15. Explain how to escort a patient with a visual impairment to the dental chair and give patient education.
16. Design strategies to communicate with a patient with a sensory impairment.
17. List special considerations in dental treatment for the patient with arthritis.
18. Develop a dental hygiene care plan for an individual undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
19. Advise patients with oral cancer about how their chemotherapy or radiation therapy will affect their oral structures.
20. Discuss the dental needs of HIV positive patients in the different stages and how to treat those patients.
21. Identify a patient history that might be positive for hepatitis and list a dental hygiene care plan for the patient.
22. Define infective endocarditis and identify potential risks for subacute bacterial endocarditis.
23. Develop a dental hygiene management plan for patient with a history of congestive heart failure, heart attack, intrinsic heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmias.
24. Describe the disease process of diabetes and discuss the dental hygiene treatment for managing the patient with diabetes.
25. List the procedures for the mock board exam and participates in the exam.
26. List causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and determine the treatment modification for patients with this disease.
27. Discuss the oral sign associated with bleeding disorders.
28. List the precautions and dental treatment modifications for patients with bleeding disorders.
29. Identify oral manifestations of patients on dialysis.
30. Relate the pharmacological precautions taken with a patient in renal failure.

1. Dental Hygiene Theory and Care
   1. Human needs theory and dental hygiene care
   2. Dental hygiene diagnosis
   3. Cross-cultural practice
   4. Dental hygiene care plan and evaluation
2. Instrumentation
   1. Use of curet and sickle scalers and files
   2. Power-driven and hand scaling instruments
3. Wheel Chair Transfer
4. Care of Patients With Physical Disabilities
   1. Physical disability or impairment
   2. Sensory disability
   3. Cleft lip and/or palate
5. Care of Patients With Mental Disabilities
   1. Intellectual Disorders
   2. Mental Disorder
   3. Alcohol-Related Disorder
   4. Eating Disorders
6. Care of Patients with Health Conditions
   1. Seizure Disabilities
   2. Cardiovascular Disease
   3. Blood Disease
   4. Diabetes
   5. Oral Cancer
   6. Transplant Organs
   7. HIV/AIDS
   8. Hepatitis or Liver Disease
   9. Renal Failure and Dialysis
   10. Pulmonary Disease

DHE 250LC - Dental HygieneIII Clinical

1. Develop a dental hygiene care plan; formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis, using the dental hygiene human needs concept.
2. Discuss modifications to dental hygiene care and oral health education for the mentally challenged and for the patients with physical disabilities.
3. Define and collected available treatment alternatives that relate to periodontal disease and the specific treatment that satisfies the needs for patient oral health.
4. Demonstrate intermediate to advanced instrumentation skills with a vast variety of dental instruments.

1. Provide home care instructions based upon patient needs an interest level.
2. Provide nutritional counseling service to clinical patients as treatment planned.
3. Write up a dental hygiene care plan for patient services.
4. Formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis.
5. Respond to any medical emergencies.
6. Explain etiology and prognosis of dental disease so that the patient understands his role in home care.
7. Use radiographic surveys to detect abnormal tissues, detect calculus, critique technique, and identify normal landmarks.
8. Expose radiographic surveys after determining the patient’s needs and diagnostic yield.
9. Record findings from initial extra-oral and extra-oral exams.
10. Demonstrate treatment procedures for medically compromised patients with the implementation of appropriate precautionary measures.
11. Consult with the patient’s physicians in determining the appropriate modification in dental hygiene service for each patient recognized as a medically compromised.
12. Complete a periodontal record for baseline information and provide updates for a clinical patient under treatment.
13. Prepare dental hygiene treatment plans for patients who exhibit intermediate levels of periodontal disease.
14. Integrate preventative measures, along with periodontal disease control services, for each patient indicated for these services.
15. Explain and establish referrals to the dental specialties for patients who require additional dental treatment.
16. Integrate dental care with a total approach to provide optimal health care.
17. Practice consistent universal precautions, asepsis and safety standards in the dental environment.
18. Evaluate the success of recommendations for the use of home care instructions and the patient’s plaque control techniques, based upon the tissue responses.
19. Apply root-planning techniques when indicted for smoothing the cementum.
20. Evaluate an individual patient success with prescribe plaque control techniques.
21. Incorporate the use of diagnostic radiographs for the detection and treatment of periodontal disease.
22. Successful placement of composite and amalgam restorations on a typodont.
23. Introduction of the use of lasers.

1. Dental Hygiene Theory and Care
   1. Human needs theory and dental hygiene care
   2. Dental hygiene diagnosis
   3. Cross-cultural practice
   4. Dental hygiene care plan and evaluation
2. Instrumentation
   1. Use of curet and sickle scalers and files
   2. Power-driven and hand scaling instruments
   3. Composite and amalgam restorations
   4. Introduction to lasers
3. Wheel Chair Transfer
4. Care of Patients With Physical Disabilities
   1. Physical disability or impairment
   2. Sensory disability
   3. Cleft lip and/or palate
5. Care of Patients With Mental Disabilities
   1. Mental Retardation
   2. Mental Disorder
   3. Alcohol-Related Disorder
6. Care of Patients with Health Conditions
   1. Seizure Disabilities
   2. Cardiovascular Disease
   3. Blood Disease
   4. Diabetes
   5. Oral Cancer
   6. Transplant Organs
   7. HIV/AIDS
   8. Hepatitis or Liver Disease
   9. Renal Failure and Dialysis
   10. Pulmonary Disease

DHE 255 - Dental Hygiene IV

1. Outline patient and candidate requirements and procedures for the WREB clinical examination.
2. Demonstrate advanced fulcrum techniques, advanced instrumentation, techniques for heavy calculus removal, and advanced techniques for root surface debridement at the level of competency.
3. Demonstrate power instrumentation for proper angulation and adaptation.
4. Apply the ADHA Code of Ethics as a guide for ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice.
5. Document accurate information in the assessment, identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of dental hygiene services.
6. Demonstrate effective communicate skills verbally, non-verbally, both written and electronically.
7. Apply knowledge of course materials to successfully pass National and Regional Board Exams.

1. American Dental Association (ADA) National Board Review and Preparation
2. Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) Dental Hygiene Review and Preparation
   1. Identifying individual needs
   2. Mock exam
3. Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (AZSBDE) Jurisprudence Review and Preparation
   1. Ethics in dental hygiene
   2. Law and malpractice
   3. Mock exam
4. Advanced Instrumentation
   1. Reinforcement scaling techniques
   2. Furcation instruments
   3. Mini-bladed gracey curets
5. Advanced Ultrasonic Inserts and Techniques
   1. Insert selection
   2. Instrumentation technique
6. Preparing for Entry Level Employment

DHE 255LC - Dental Hygiene IV Clinical

1. Outline patient and candidate requirements and procedures for the WREB clinical examination.
2. Demonstrate advanced fulcrum techniques, advanced instrumentation, techniques for heavy calculus removal, and advanced techniques for root surface debridement at the level of competency.
3. Demonstrate power instrumentation for proper angulation and adaptation, and proper use of lasers.
4. Apply the ADHA Code of Ethics as a guide for ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice.
5. Document accurate information in the assessment, identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of dental hygiene services.
6. Demonstrate effective communicate skills verbally, non-verbally, both written and electronically.

1. American Dental Association (ADA) National Board Review and Preparation
2. Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) Dental Hygiene Review and Preparation
   1. Identifying individual needs
   2. Mock exam
3. Advanced Instrumentation
   1. Reinforcement scaling techniques
   2. Furcation instruments
   3. Mini-bladed gracey curets
4. Advanced Ultrasonic Inserts and Techniques
   1. Insert selection
   2. Instrumentation technique
5. Preparing for Entry Level Employment
6. Successful placement of composite and amalgam restorations into Kilgore tooth
7. Use of laser therapy

DHE 260LC - Clinical Skills Enhancement II

1. Develop an education plan with dental hygiene faculty based upon student’s identified clinical deficiencies.
2. Development of an individualized clinical remediation plan.
3. Measure his/her success in the areas of deficiencies.

1. Identification of Need for Remediation Through Clinical Performance Scores

1. Faculty observation of student’s development
2. Review clinic performance with student
3. Confirmation of student interest in additional clinical instruction

1. Development of Individualized Clinical Remediation Plan

1. Skill remediation
2. One-on-one clinical instruction

1. Assessment

1. Daily feedback for student
2. Overall skill development progress

DLT 101 - Dental Morphology

1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of various members of the dental health care team.
2. Locate, describe, and duplicate various elements of dental morphology.
3. Identify permanent and deciduous teeth using common tooth numbering systems.
4. Articulate dental casts using various dental articulators.
5. Safely operate and maintain dental laboratory equipment.

1. Identify and explain ethics, legal aspects, jurisprudence, the history, and organization of the dental health team and dental practice.
2. Locate, identify, and describe anatomical landmarks of the teeth and oral cavity.
3. Identify and explain basic terminology.
4. Locate, identify, and describe basic anatomical landmarks of the teeth, permanent dentition, and deciduous (primary) dentition.
5. Detail the location and function of head and neck skeletal structures and musculature.
6. Enumerate oral structures and related physiology.
7. Sculpt a full set (1 x 32) of maxillary and mandibular teeth in soap, wax, or gypsum.
8. Mount stone models on various types of dental articulators.
9. Identify various types of dental articulators and detail their relative advantages and disadvantages.
10. Locate, identify, and describe occlusal relationships (centric, protrusive, working, and balancing) and their characteristic marking on articulated models using various articulating papers.
11. Perform maintenance and safely operate laboratory equipment and tools.

1. The Dental Health Care Team
   1. Ethical aspects
   2. Legal aspects
   3. History
   4. Organization
   5. Dental practice
2. Anatomical Landmarks and Terminology
   1. Vocabulary
   2. Teeth
   3. Oral mucosa
   4. Skeletal
   5. Musculature
   6. Temporal mandibular joint
3. Tooth Development and Landmarks
   1. Deciduous teeth
   2. Permanent teeth
   3. Tooth numbering system
4. Tooth Sculpting
   1. Soap carving
   2. Wax carving
   3. Gypsum manipulation
5. Articulators and Model Mounting
   1. Articulator types
      1. Fully adjustable
      2. Semi-adjustable
      3. Arcon-type
      4. Non arcon-type
      5. Hinges
      6. Disposable
   2. Modeling mounting
      1. Face bow transfer mounting
      2. Arbitrary mounting
6. Occlusion
   1. Functional occlusion
      1. Centric
      2. Protrusive
      3. Lateral excursions
   2. Balanced occlusion
      1. Centric
      2. Protrusive
      3. Lateral excursions
      4. Working
      5. Balancing
   3. Jaw relations
      1. Centric relation
      2. Centric occlusion
      3. Vertical dimension
      4. Physiologic rest position
      5. Freeway space
      6. Compensating curves
         1. Curve of Spee
         2. Curve of Willson
   4. Classification of occlusal types
      1. Normal
      2. Prognathic
      3. Retrognathic
7. Care of Laboratory Instruments

DLT 101LB - Dental Morphology Lab

1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of various members of the dental health care team.
2. Locate, describe, and duplicate various elements of dental morphology.
3. Identify permanent and deciduous teeth using common tooth numbering systems.
4. Articulate dental casts using various dental articulators.
5. Safely operate and maintain dental laboratory equipment.

1. Identify and explain ethics, legal aspects, jurisprudence, the history, and organization of the dental health team and dental practice.
2. Locate, identify, and describe anatomical landmarks of the teeth and oral cavity.
3. Identify and explain basic terminology.
4. Locate, identify, and describe basic anatomical landmarks of the teeth, permanent dentition, and deciduous (primary) dentition.
5. Detail the location and function of head and neck skeletal structures and musculature.
6. Enumerate oral structures and related physiology.
7. Sculpt a full set (1 x 32) of maxillary and mandibular teeth in soap, wax, or gypsum.
8. Mount stone models on various types of dental articulators.
9. Identify various types of dental articulators and detail their relative advantages and disadvantages.
10. Locate, identify, and describe occlusal relationships (centric, protrusive, working, and balancing) and their characteristic marking on articulated models using various articulating papers.
11. Perform maintenance and safely operate laboratory equipment and tools.

1. The Dental Health Care Team
   1. Ethical aspects
   2. Legal aspects
   3. History
   4. Organization
   5. Dental practice
2. Anatomical Landmarks and Terminology
   1. Vocabulary
   2. Teeth
   3. Oral mucosa
   4. Skeletal
   5. Musculature
   6. Temporal mandibular joint
3. Tooth Development and Landmarks
   1. Deciduous teeth
   2. Permanent teeth
   3. Tooth numbering system
4. Tooth Sculpting
   1. Soap carving
   2. Wax carving
   3. Gypsum manipulation
5. Articulators and Model Mounting
   1. Articulator types
      1. Fully adjustable
      2. Semi-adjustable
      3. Arcon-type
      4. Non arcon-type
      5. Hinges
      6. Disposable
   2. Modeling mounting
      1. Face bow transfer mounting
      2. Arbitrary mounting
6. Occlusion
   1. Functional occlusion
      1. Centric
      2. Protrusive
      3. Lateral excursions
   2. Balanced occlusion
      1. Centric
      2. Protrusive
      3. Lateral excursions
      4. Working
      5. Balancing
   3. Jaw relations
      1. Centric relation
      2. Centric occlusion
      3. Vertical dimension
      4. Physiologic rest position
      5. Freeway space
      6. Compensating curves
         1. Curve of Spee
         2. Curve of Willson
   4. Classification of occlusal types
      1. Normal
      2. Prognathic
      3. Retrognathic
7. Care of Laboratory Instruments

DLT 102 - Non-Metallic Dental Materials

1. Make appropriate selections and safely manipulate non-metallic dental materials to meet specific restorative requirements.

1. Identify chemical and physical properties of matter and materials.
2. Identify and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by manufacturers.
3. Select and properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the MSDS.
4. Manage materials inventory system.
5. Demonstrate safe materials storage and handling.
6. Identify and disinfect dental impression materials.
7. Describe and manipulate various impression materials.
8. Select gypsum materials based on prescription and the work to be performed.
9. Prepare, box, and pour elastic, plastic, and rigid impression materials.
10. Describe and manipulate gypsum products.
11. Prepare and pour dentulous and edentulous study and working casts using gypsum products.
12. Select dental waxes based on prescription and work to be performed.
13. Demonstrate safe use of dental waxes.
14. Demonstrate and correct for wax discrepancies such as shape memory and cooling contraction.
15. Select refractory materials based on prescription and the material to be cast fired or soldered.
16. Describe and manipulate refractory materials.
17. Describe methods of controlling expansion of refractory materials.
18. Identify and select acrylic resin materials based on prescription and work to be performed.
19. Demonstrate proper technique for the use of acrylic resins.

1. Introduction to Dental Materials
   1. American Dental Association (ADA) specifications
   2. Properties of matter
   3. Physical and chemical properties required for dental materials
   4. Precautions for handling materials/hazardous substances/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations, PPE, MSDS
   5. Safe use of laboratory equipment
2. Management of Materials
   1. Inventory systems
   2. Material storage
      1. Safety
      2. Shelf life
3. Impression Material
   1. Identification of impression material types
      1. Agar hydrocolloid (reversible hydrocolloid)
      2. Rubber impression materials and elastomers
      3. Alginate
   2. Impression trays
   3. Disinfection of dental impressions
   4. Model duplication
4. Gypsum Materials
   1. Identification and selection of gypsum material
      1. Plaster
      2. Articulating plaster
      3. Orthodontic plaster
      4. Hydrocal
      5. Laboratory stone
      6. Die stone
   2. Manipulation and use of gypsum materials
      1. Powder water ratio
      2. Water temperature
      3. Setting expansion
      4. Preliminary set
      5. Final set
      6. Crush strength
      7. Crystalline structure
      8. Laminar flow, vibration, and the bubble free model
   3. Pouring study, preliminary, and working models
   4. Trimming poured casts
5. Dental Waxes
   1. Identification and selection of dental waxes
   2. Safe heating and use of dental wax
   3. Correcting for wax discrepancies
      1. Cooling contraction
      2. Shape memory
6. Refractory Materials
   1. Identification and selection of refractory materials
      1. Casting investment
         1. Gypsum bound
         2. Phosphate bound
         3. Crystobalite
      2. Soldering investment
      3. Refractory dies
   2. Manipulation of refractory materials expansion control
      1. Burnout temperature
      2. Powder water ratio
      3. Special liquid water ratio
7. Acrylic Resin
   1. Identification and selection of acrylic resins
      1. Non autopolymerizing acrylic resin
      2. Autopolymerizing acrylic resin
      3. Denture base resin
      4. Orthodontic resin
      5. Repair and reline resin
      6. Custom tray material
   2. Manipulation of acrylic resin materials
      1. Salt and pepper technique
      2. Dough technique
      3. Heat cure
      4. Pressure pot cure

DLT 103 - Complete Dentures

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication, repair, and relining of complete dentures.

1. Identify the terminology used and the different types of impression materials.
2. Demonstrate how to pour edentulous casts and fabricate custom trays.
3. Evaluate, pour, and manipulate preliminary impressions.
4. Identify the different types of gypsum materials and tray materials.
5. Construct custom trays, base plates, occlusal rims, and articulates.
6. Identify safety techniques used in working with base plates, occlusal rims, articulation and in arranging artificial denture teeth.
7. Identify and use the different types of articulators.
8. Arrange artificial denture teeth in centric and balanced occlusion.
9. Identify and explain the terms used in arranging artificial denture teeth in centric and balanced occlusion.
10. Identify square, ovoid, tapering and form and size of porcelain and plastic denture tooth selection (tooth selection based on facial form and ridge form).
11. Arrange maxillary and mandibular anteriors and posteriors in concentric and balanced functional occlusion on a semi adjustable articulator.
12. Perform waxing, flasking, investing, and processing of the denture base.
13. Identify the terminology and safety techniques used in waxing and flasking the denture.
14. Demonstrate how to boil out and pack and process the denture.
15. Identify the procedures and complete a recover and finish of the processed denture base.
16. Identify the terminology used and explain the procedure to recover, remount, and equilibrate the processed denture base.
17. Assemble and repair a fractured denture and replace a broken denture tooth or teeth.
18. Demonstrate how to reline removable prosthesis.
19. Identify and explain safety procedures in relining and repairing removable prosthesis.

1. Evaluation of Preliminary Impressions/Fabrication of Models
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation and safety procedures
   5. Preliminary model trimming and evaluation
2. Custom Impression Trays
   1. Custom vs. stock impression trays justifications and limitations of each
   2. Custom tray boarders
   3. Custom tray spacers
   4. Custom tray impression material retention
   5. Custom tray material selection and fabrication procedures
      1. Acrylic resin formation and finishing
      2. Vacuum formed formation and finishing
      3. Light cured formation and finishing
3. Evaluation of Final Impression and Master Model
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection and manipulation
   5. Master model trimming and finishing
4. Baseplate Fabrication
   1. Review of edentulous anatomy and boarder placement
   2. Model care treatment and separating agents
   3. Baseplate trimming and finishing
   4. Baseplate material selection and fabrication procedures
      1. Shellac resin formation and finishing
      2. Vacuum formed formation and finishing
      3. Light cured formation and finishing
5. Occlusion Rims
   1. Prosthetic tooth placement and relationship to the edentulous ridge
   2. Baseplate wax manipulation and safety considerations
   3. Accepted standard occlusion rim dimensions
6. Articulation and Mounting of Working Models and Occlusion Rims
   1. Prosthetic tooth placement and relationship to the edentulous ridge
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Review of occlusion and mandibular movement as they relate to complete dentures
   4. Mounting procedures
   5. Semi-adjustable articulator settings and adjustments
7. Prosthetic Tooth Selection
   1. Anterior tooth selection
      1. Face forms
      2. Shade
      3. Size
      4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
      5. Prosthetic tooth composition
   2. Posterior tooth selection
      1. Cusp angle
      2. Shade
      3. Size
      4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
      5. Prosthetic tooth composition
8. Setting Artificial Denture Teeth in Balanced Functional Occlusion on a Semi-Adjustable Articulator
   1. Setting anterior prosthetic teeth
      1. Relation to occlusion rim
      2. Long axis
   2. Setting posterior prosthetic teeth
      1. Relation to occlusion rim
      2. Relation to edentulous ridge
   3. Balanced functional occlusion on a semi-adjustable articulator
      1. Centric relation
      2. Centric occlusion
      3. Mandibular movements
         1. Protrusive
         2. Lateral excursions
            1. Working
            2. Balancing
   4. Finishing the wax denture base
      1. Gingival contour
      2. Inter-dental papilla
      3. Cuspid eminence
      4. Rugae
      5. Stiplling
9. Processing the Trial Denture
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Flashing dentures   
   4. Boil out and wax elimination
      1. Posterior palatal seal
      2. Separating medium
   5. Packing denture mold
      1. Non-autopolymerizing acrylic resin manipulation and safety procedures
      2. Packing
      3. Clamping
      4. Heat processing
10. Finishing Complete Dentures
    1. Recovery
    2. Remounting on the semi-adjustable articulator
    3. Correcting processing errors
    4. Removing denture from master cast
    5. Abrasives manipulation and safety procedures
    6. Trimming to defined boarders
    7. Stippling
    8. Highshine
11. Fabricating Surgical Templates
    1. Duplication of master model
    2. Surgical template design
    3. Surgical template formation
    4. Surgical template finish
12. Denture Repair
    1. Interpretation of dental prescription and work authorization
    2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
    3. Denture reassembly and splinting
    4. Gypsum material selection and safety procedures
    5. Pouring repair matrix
    6. Fracture preparation or prosthetic replacement tooth selection
    7. Autopolymerizing acrylic selection and safety procedures
    8. Curing and finishing repair areas
13. Denture Reline
    1. Interpretation of dental prescription and work authorization
    2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
    3. Gypsum material selection and safety procedures
    4. Jigging or flasking denture for reline
    5. Grinding out, post-palatal seals, and separating media
    6. Autopolymerizing and/or non-autopolymerizing acrylic selection and safety procedures
    7. Curing and finishing relined denture

DLT 103LB - Complete Dentures Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication, repair, and relining of complete dentures.

1. Identify the terminology used and the different types of impression materials.
2. Demonstrate how to pour edentulous casts and fabricate custom trays.
3. Evaluate, pour, and manipulate preliminary impressions.
4. Identify the different types of gypsum materials and tray materials.
5. Construct custom trays, base plates, occlusal rims, and articulates.
6. Identify safety techniques used in working with base plates, occlusal rims, articulation and in arranging artificial denture teeth.
7. Identify and use the different types of articulators.
8. Arrange artificial denture teeth in centric and balanced occlusion.
9. Identify and explain the terms used in arranging artificial denture teeth in centric and balanced occlusion.
10. Identify square, ovoid, tapering and form and size of porcelain and plastic denture tooth selection (tooth selection based on facial form and ridge form).
11. Arrange maxillary and mandibular anteriors and posteriors in concentric and balanced functional occlusion on a semi adjustable articulator.
12. Perform waxing, flasking, investing, and processing of the denture base.
13. Identify the terminology and safety techniques used in waxing and flasking the denture.
14. Demonstrate how to boil out and pack and process the denture.
15. Identify the procedures and complete a recover and finish of the processed denture base.
16. Identify the terminology used and explain the procedure to recover, remount, and equilibrate the processed denture base.
17. Assemble and repair a fractured denture and replace a broken denture tooth or teeth.
18. Demonstrate how to reline removable prosthesis.
19. Identify and explain safety procedures in relining and repairing removable prosthesis.

1. Evaluation of Preliminary Impressions/Fabrication of Models
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation and safety procedures
   5. Preliminary model trimming and evaluation
2. Custom Impression Trays
   1. Custom vs. stock impression trays justifications and limitations of each
   2. Custom tray boarders
   3. Custom tray spacers
   4. Custom tray impression material retention
   5. Custom tray material selection and fabrication procedures
      1. Acrylic resin formation and finishing
      2. Vacuum formed formation and finishing
      3. Light cured formation and finishing
3. Evaluation of Final Impression and Master Model
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection and manipulation
   5. Master model trimming and finishing
4. Baseplate Fabrication
   1. Review of edentulous anatomy and boarder placement
   2. Model care treatment and separating agents
   3. Baseplate trimming and finishing
   4. Baseplate material selection and fabrication procedures
      1. Shellac resin formation and finishing
      2. Vacuum formed formation and finishing
      3. Light cured formation and finishing
5. Occlusion Rims
   1. Prosthetic tooth placement and relationship to the edentulous ridge
   2. Baseplate wax manipulation and safety considerations
   3. Accepted standard occlusion rim dimensions
6. Articulation and Mounting of Working Models and Occlusion Rims
   1. Prosthetic tooth placement and relationship to the edentulous ridge
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Review of occlusion and mandibular movement as they relate to complete dentures
   4. Mounting procedures
   5. Semi-adjustable articulator settings and adjustments
7. Prosthetic Tooth Selection
   1. Anterior tooth selection
      1. Face forms
      2. Shade
      3. Size
      4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
      5. Prosthetic tooth composition
   2. Posterior tooth selection
      1. Cusp angle
      2. Shade
      3. Size
      4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
      5. Prosthetic tooth composition
8. Setting Artificial Denture Teeth in Balanced Functional Occlusion on a Semi-Adjustable Articulator
   1. Setting anterior prosthetic teeth
      1. Relation to occlusion rim
      2. Long axis
   2. Setting posterior prosthetic teeth
      1. Relation to occlusion rim
      2. Relation to edentulous ridge
   3. Balanced functional occlusion on a semi-adjustable articulator
      1. Centric relation
      2. Centric occlusion
      3. Mandibular movements
         1. Protrusive
         2. Lateral excursions
            1. Working
            2. Balancing
   4. Finishing the wax denture base
      1. Gingival contour
      2. Inter-dental papilla
      3. Cuspid eminence
      4. Rugae
      5. Stiplling
9. Processing the Trial Denture
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Flashing dentures   
   4. Boil out and wax elimination
      1. Posterior palatal seal
      2. Separating medium
   5. Packing denture mold
      1. Non-autopolymerizing acrylic resin manipulation and safety procedures
      2. Packing
      3. Clamping
      4. Heat processing
10. Finishing Complete Dentures
    1. Recovery
    2. Remounting on the semi-adjustable articulator
    3. Correcting processing errors
    4. Removing denture from master cast
    5. Abrasives manipulation and safety procedures
    6. Trimming to defined boarders
    7. Stippling
    8. Highshine
11. Fabricating Surgical Templates
    1. Duplication of master model
    2. Surgical template design
    3. Surgical template formation
    4. Surgical template finish
12. Denture Repair
    1. Interpretation of dental prescription and work authorization
    2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
    3. Denture reassembly and splinting
    4. Gypsum material selection and safety procedures
    5. Pouring repair matrix
    6. Fracture preparation or prosthetic replacement tooth selection
    7. Autopolymerizing acrylic selection and safety procedures
    8. Curing and finishing repair areas
13. Denture Reline
    1. Interpretation of dental prescription and work authorization
    2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
    3. Gypsum material selection and safety procedures
    4. Jigging or flasking denture for reline
    5. Grinding out, post-palatal seals, and separating media
    6. Autopolymerizing and/or non-autopolymerizing acrylic selection and safety procedures
    7. Curing and finishing relined denture

DLT 104 - Dental Occlusion

1. Demonstrate the ability to properly articulate dental casts and restore functional occlusion to multiple teeth using a wax added technique.

1. Demonstrate how to trace and label all aspects of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
2. Perform waxing exercises to develop control of tools and inlay wax application.
3. Demonstrate wax added techniques to restore occlusal surfaces to ideal occlusion.
4. Reconstruct anatomical features of the occlusal surface using various colors of wax.
5. Demonstrate wax added techniques to restore the complete clinical crowns to ideal occlusion.
6. Perform sculpting of the maxillary and mandibular arches in wax using a wax added technique.
7. Develop functional occlusion on mounted models using the wax added technique.
8. Describe the E.V. Payne and P.K. Thomas wax added system.

1. Trace and Label All Aspects of the Maxillary Teeth Using Anatomical References
   1. Trace all surfaces of each of the maxillary teeth
   2. Label each surface (i.e. buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, occusal)
   3. Label common anatomical features
   4. Label anatomical features unique to each tooth
2. Trace and Label all Aspects of the Mandibular Teeth Using Anatomical References
   1. Trace all surfaces of each of the maxillary teeth
   2. Label each surface (i.e. buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, occusal)
   3. Label common anatomical features
   4. Label anatomical features unique to each tooth
3. Control of Inlay Wax Application
   1. Dental inlay wax safety and manipulation
   2. Waxing exercises to develop temperature control
   3. Stacking balls/snow man
   4. Make an arch
   5. Write name in wax
4. Restore Occlusal Surfaces to Ideal Occlusion Using Various Colors of Wax
   1. Apply cusp cones
   2. Apply marginal ridges
   3. Apply axial
   4. Apply ridges
   5. Apply triangular ridges
   6. Smooth and finish
5. Restore Clinical Crowns to Ideal Occlusion Using Various Colors of Wax
   1. Apply cusp cones
   2. Apply marginal ridges
   3. Apply axial
   4. Apply ridges
   5. Apply triangular ridges
   6. Duplicate axial contour
   7. Duplicate embrasures
   8. Duplicate emergence profile
   9. Smooth and finish
6. Functional Occlusion on Articulated Casts Using Inlay Wax
   1. Apply cusp cones
   2. Apply marginal ridges
   3. Apply axial
   4. Apply ridges
   5. Apply triangular ridges
   6. Duplicate axial contour
   7. Duplicate embrasures
   8. Duplicate emergence profile
   9. Confirm occusal contacts with articulating film
   10. Smooth and finish
7. Compare and Contrast Philosophies of E.V. Payne and P.K. Thomas
   1. E.V. Payne wax added system
   2. P. K. Thomas wax added system
   3. Cusp to fossa vs. cusp to marginal ridge occlusion

DLT 104LB - Dental Occlusion Lab

1. Demonstrate how to trace and label all aspects of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
2. Perform waxing exercises to develop control of tools and inlay wax application.
3. Demonstrate wax added techniques to restore occlusal surfaces to ideal occlusion.
4. Reconstruct anatomical features of the occlusal surface using various colors of wax.
5. Demonstrate wax added techniques to restore the complete clinical crowns to ideal occlusion.
6. Perform sculpting of the maxillary and mandibular arches in wax using a wax added technique.
7. Develop functional occlusion on mounted models using the wax added technique.
8. Describe the E.V. Payne and P.K. Thomas wax added system.

1. Trace and Label All Aspects of the Maxillary Teeth Using Anatomical References
   1. Trace all surfaces of each of the maxillary teeth
   2. Label each surface (i.e. buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, occusal)
   3. Label common anatomical features
   4. Label anatomical features unique to each tooth
2. Trace and Label all Aspects of the Mandibular Teeth Using Anatomical References
   1. Trace all surfaces of each of the maxillary teeth
   2. Label each surface (i.e. buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, occusal)
   3. Label common anatomical features
   4. Label anatomical features unique to each tooth
3. Control of Inlay Wax Application
   1. Dental inlay wax safety and manipulation
   2. Waxing exercises to develop temperature control
   3. Stacking balls/snow man
   4. Make an arch
   5. Write name in wax
4. Restore Occlusal Surfaces to Ideal Occlusion Using Various Colors of Wax
   1. Apply cusp cones
   2. Apply marginal ridges
   3. Apply axial
   4. Apply ridges
   5. Apply triangular ridges
   6. Smooth and finish
5. Restore Clinical Crowns to Ideal Occlusion Using Various Colors of Wax
   1. Apply cusp cones
   2. Apply marginal ridges
   3. Apply axial
   4. Apply ridges
   5. Apply triangular ridges
   6. Duplicate axial contour
   7. Duplicate embrasures
   8. Duplicate emergence profile
   9. Smooth and finish
6. Functional Occlusion on Articulated Casts Using Inlay Wax
   1. Apply cusp cones
   2. Apply marginal ridges
   3. Apply axial
   4. Apply ridges
   5. Apply triangular ridges
   6. Duplicate axial contour
   7. Duplicate embrasures
   8. Duplicate emergence profile
   9. Confirm occusal contacts with articulating film
   10. Smooth and finish
7. Compare and Contrast Philosophies of E.V. Payne and P.K. Thomas
   1. E.V. Payne wax added system
   2. P. K. Thomas wax added system
   3. Cusp to fossa vs. cusp to marginal ridge occlusion

DLT 105 - Partial Denture Construction

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication and repair of removable partial dentures

1. Perform infection control procedures on all incoming impressions and prostheses.
2. Pour and trim preliminary and master models for removable partial dentures (RPDs).
3. Define terminology associated with removable partial denture prostheses.
4. Design various RPD frameworks using a preliminary model and a dental surveyor.
5. Transfer framework design to the master cast and measure undercuts.
6. Perform block out procedures to eliminate undesirable undercuts.
7. Identify and explain safety procedures to eliminate undesirable undercuts.
8. Duplicate a master cast.
9. Prepare a refractory model.
10. Identify and explain safety procedures in working with dental waxes.
11. Fabricate RPD framework pattern on a refractory cast.
12. Sprue and invest RPD framework for casting.
13. Identify and explain safety procedures in burning out and alloy casting.
14. Perform burn out procedures to eliminate wax and prepare molds to receive alloy.
15. Identify and explain safety procedures in framework recovery and metal finishing.
16. Perform recovery of framework castings.
17. Describe the metal finishing and polishing of RPD frameworks.
18. Set prosthetic teeth in wax trial bases on RPDs.
19. Process and finish tooth setup on RPD frameworks.
20. Perform soldered repairs on RPD frameworks.

1. Evaluation of Preliminary Impressions and Fabrication of Preliminary Models
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Preliminary model trimming and evaluation
2. Preliminary Model Survey and Removable Partial Denture (RPD) Design
   1. Introduction to terminology associated with RPDs
   2. Theory of clasping teeth
      1. Support
      2. Retention
      3. Bracing
   3. Introduction to dental surveyors
      1. Desirable undercuts
      2. Undesirable undercuts
      3. Path of insertion
   4. Preparation of preliminary RPD design
   5. Discussion of dentists responsibility
      1. Approval of final RPD design
      2. Mouth preparation of patient
3. Evaluation of Final Impressions and Fabrication of Master Models
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Master model trimming and evaluation
4. Survey, Design Transfer to Master Model, and Block Out Procedures
   1. Determination of path of insertion
   2. Location and identification of desirable and undesirable undercuts
   3. Design transfer to master model
   4. Blocking out gross undercuts
   5. Blocking out undesirable undercuts
5. Model Duplication and Refractory Casts
   1. Duplicating materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   2. Production of a mold from master model
   3. Investment material selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   4. Production of a refractory cast
6. Creating Wax Pattern for RPD Framework
   1. Dental wax selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   2. Use of preformed pattern pieces for RPD wax up
7. Spruing and Investing RPD Frameworks
   1. Introduction to the theory of lost wax and centrifugal casting
   2. Lost wax casting and centrifugal casting safety procedures
   3. Development of a working sprue network
   4. Investment of RPD frameworks
8. Burnout and Alloy Casting
   1. Gas torch and burnout furnace safety procedures
   2. Introduction to torch flame types
   3. Introduction to alloy melting and conditioning
   4. Burnout and cast RPD frame works
9. Recovery of RPD Casting
   1. RPD recovery and oxide removal safety procedures
   2. Gross investment removal
   3. Aluminum oxide blasting
10. Metal Finishing and Polishing
    1. Review of dental lathe, finishing, polishing, and electro polishing safety procedures
    2. Removal of button and sprue network
    3. Blending in sprue attachments
    4. Removing scratches with finer scratches
    5. Creating a hygienic surface
    6. Electro polishing
11. Occlusion Rims, Prosthetic Tooth Selection, and Tooth Setting
    1. Prosthetic tooth placement and relationship to the edentulous ridge
    2. Baseplate wax manipulation and safety considerations
    3. Anterior tooth selection
       1. Face forms
       2. Shade
       3. Size
       4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
       5. Prosthetic tooth composition
    4. Posterior tooth selection
       1. Cusp angle
       2. Shade
       3. Size
       4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
       5. Prosthetic tooth composition
    5. Finishing the Wax Denture Base
       1. Gingival contour
       2. Inter-dental papilla
       3. Cuspid eminence
       4. Stippling
12. Processing the Trial RPD
    1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
    2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
    3. Flasking dentures
    4. Boil out and wax elimination
    5. Packing denture mold
       1. Non-autopolymerizing acrylic resin manipulation and safety procedures
       2. Packing
       3. Clamping
       4. Heat processing
13. Finishing RPDs
    1. Recovery
    2. Remounting of the semi-adjustable articulator
    3. Correcting processing errors
    4. Removing RPD from master cast
    5. Trimming to defined borders
    6. Stippling
    7. High shine
14. Soldering of Dental Alloys
    1. Electro soldering and gas soldering safety procedures
    2. Matrixes/foils
    3. Fluxes
    4. Finishing

DLT 105LB - Partial Denture Construction Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication and repair of removable partial dentures.

1. Perform infection control procedures on all incoming impressions and prostheses.
2. Pour and trim preliminary and master models for removable partial dentures (RPDs).
3. Define terminology associated with removable partial denture prostheses.
4. Design various RPD frameworks using a preliminary model and a dental surveyor.
5. Transfer framework design to the master cast and measure undercuts.
6. Perform block out procedures to eliminate undesirable undercuts.
7. Identify and explain safety procedures to eliminate undesirable undercuts.
8. Duplicate a master cast.
9. Prepare a refractory model.
10. Identify and explain safety procedures in working with dental waxes.
11. Fabricate RPD framework pattern on a refractory cast.
12. Sprue and invest RPD framework for casting.
13. Identify and explain safety procedures in burning out and alloy casting.
14. Perform burn out procedures to eliminate wax and prepare molds to receive alloy.
15. Identify and explain safety procedures in framework recovery and metal finishing.
16. Perform recovery of framework castings.
17. Describe the metal finishing and polishing of RPD frameworks.
18. Set prosthetic teeth in wax trial bases on RPDs.
19. Process and finish tooth setup on RPD frameworks.
20. Perform soldered repairs on RPD frameworks.

1. Evaluation of Preliminary Impressions and Fabrication of Preliminary Models
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Preliminary model trimming and evaluation
2. Preliminary Model Survey and Removable Partial Denture (RPD) Design
   1. Introduction to terminology associated with RPDs
   2. Theory of clasping teeth
      1. Support
      2. Retention
      3. Bracing
   3. Introduction to dental surveyors
      1. Desirable undercuts
      2. Undesirable undercuts
      3. Path of insertion
   4. Preparation of preliminary RPD design
   5. Discussion of dentists responsibility
      1. Approval of final RPD design
      2. Mouth preparation of patient
3. Evaluation of Final Impressions and Fabrication of Master Models
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Master model trimming and evaluation
4. Survey, Design Transfer to Master Model, and Block Out Procedures
   1. Determination of path of insertion
   2. Location and identification of desirable and undesirable undercuts
   3. Design transfer to master model
   4. Blocking out gross undercuts
   5. Blocking out undesirable undercuts
5. Model Duplication and Refractory Casts
   1. Duplicating materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   2. Production of a mold from master model
   3. Investment material selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   4. Production of a refractory cast
6. Creating Wax Pattern for RPD Framework
   1. Dental wax selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   2. Use of preformed pattern pieces for RPD wax up
7. Spruing and Investing RPD Frameworks
   1. Introduction to the theory of lost wax and centrifugal casting
   2. Lost wax casting and centrifugal casting safety procedures
   3. Development of a working sprue network
   4. Investment of RPD frameworks
8. Burnout and Alloy Casting
   1. Gas torch and burnout furnace safety procedures
   2. Introduction to torch flame types
   3. Introduction to alloy melting and conditioning
   4. Burnout and cast RPD frame works
9. Recovery of RPD Casting
   1. RPD recovery and oxide removal safety procedures
   2. Gross investment removal
   3. Aluminum oxide blasting
10. Metal Finishing and Polishing
    1. Review of dental lathe, finishing, polishing, and electro polishing safety procedures
    2. Removal of button and sprue network
    3. Blending in sprue attachments
    4. Removing scratches with finer scratches
    5. Creating a hygienic surface
    6. Electro polishing
11. Occlusion Rims, Prosthetic Tooth Selection, and Tooth Setting
    1. Prosthetic tooth placement and relationship to the edentulous ridge
    2. Baseplate wax manipulation and safety considerations
    3. Anterior tooth selection
       1. Face forms
       2. Shade
       3. Size
       4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
       5. Prosthetic tooth composition
    4. Posterior tooth selection
       1. Cusp angle
       2. Shade
       3. Size
       4. Interpretation of dentist’s marking on occlusion rims
       5. Prosthetic tooth composition
    5. Finishing the Wax Denture Base
       1. Gingival contour
       2. Inter-dental papilla
       3. Cuspid eminence
       4. Stippling
12. Processing the Trial RPD
    1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
    2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
    3. Flasking dentures
    4. Boil out and wax elimination
    5. Packing denture mold
       1. Non-autopolymerizing acrylic resin manipulation and safety procedures
       2. Packing
       3. Clamping
       4. Heat processing
13. Finishing RPDs
    1. Recovery
    2. Remounting of the semi-adjustable articulator
    3. Correcting processing errors
    4. Removing RPD from master cast
    5. Trimming to defined borders
    6. Stippling
    7. High shine
14. Soldering of Dental Alloys
    1. Electro soldering and gas soldering safety procedures
    2. Matrixes/foils
    3. Fluxes
    4. Finishing

DLT 106 - Orthodontic Appliances

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication and repair of both fixes and removable orthodontic appliances.

1. Demonstrate how to pour, trim, polish, and evaluate orthodontic study models.
2. Classify malocclusion and occlusion types.
3. Interpret orthodontic prescriptions.
4. Locate specified teeth on permanent, deciduous, and mixed dentition models.
5. Perform construction of six (6) wire-bending exercises.
6. Identify, describe, and fabricate various components of orthodontic appliances (i.e. arch wires, clasps, springs).
7. Construct a maxillary or mandibular retainer with labial or lingual arch wires and duplicate the model(s).
8. Design maxillary and mandibular appliances and bend the arch wires.
9. Demonstrate how to fit bands and solder the arch wires.
10. Design, fabricate, and finish auto-polymerizing acrylic anchorage for various removable orthodontic appliances.
11. Perform various repairs of auto-polymerizing acrylic anchorage.
12. Design, fabricate, and finish a single banded space maintainer.
13. Classify the different types of orthodontic appliances.

1. Evaluation of Preliminary Impressions and Fabrication of Orthodontic Study Models
   1. Interpretation of orthodontic prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
2. Orthodontic Study Model Trimming and Evaluation
   1. Orthodontic model trimmer operation and safety procedures
   2. Polishing orthodontic study models
3. Classification of Occlusion and Malocclusion Types 
   1. Class I or normal
   2. Class II or retrognathic
   3. Class III or prognathic
4. Tooth Numbering Systems and Tooth Identification
   1. Palmer and universal tooth number systems
   2. Adult, deciduous, and mixed dentition
5. Introduction to Wrought Wire Fabrication
   1. Orthodontic wire selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   2. Pliers selection
   3. Wire cutting
   4. Wire finishing
   5. Crystalline structure and metal fatigue
   6. Six (6) wire bending exercises
6. Application of Wire Bending Skills
   1. Identification and categorization of orthodontic appliances
      1. Fixed
      2. Removable
      3. Active
      4. Passive
      5. Myofunctional
   2. Identification of various wrought wire components of orthodontic appliances
   3. Fabrication of various wrought wire components of orthodontic appliances
      1. Springs
      2. Clasps
      3. Arch wires
7. Fabrication of Removable Tooth Retaining and Tooth Moving Appliances
   1. Contour various types of arch wires, clasps, and springs to fit model
   2. Secure wrought wire components to model
   3. Prepare model for formation of acrylic anchoring
   4. Auto-polymerizing acrylic resin manipulation and safety procedures
   5. Fabrication and finishing of auto-polymerizing acrylic resin anchorage
   6. Perform various auto-polymerizing acrylic repairs
8. Fabrication of Fixed Space Maintaining Appliances
   1. Selection and seating of preformed band
   2. Contour wrought wire cantilever loop for space maintainer
   3. Position components for soldering
   4. Prepare soldering matrix
   5. Soldering safety procedures
   6. Flux and solder space maintainer
   7. Recover, finish, and polish space maintainer

DLT 106LB - Orthodontic Appliances Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication and repair of both fixes and removable orthodontic appliances.

1. Demonstrate how to pour, trim, polish, and evaluate orthodontic study models.
2. Classify malocclusion and occlusion types.
3. Interpret orthodontic prescriptions.
4. Locate specified teeth on permanent, deciduous, and mixed dentition models.
5. Perform construction of six (6) wire-bending exercises.
6. Identify, describe, and fabricate various components of orthodontic appliances (i.e. arch wires, clasps, springs).
7. Construct a maxillary or mandibular retainer with labial or lingual arch wires and duplicate the model(s).
8. Design maxillary and mandibular appliances and bend the arch wires.
9. Demonstrate how to fit bands and solder the arch wires.
10. Design, fabricate, and finish auto-polymerizing acrylic anchorage for various removable orthodontic appliances.
11. Perform various repairs of auto-polymerizing acrylic anchorage.
12. Design, fabricate, and finish a single banded space maintainer.
13. Classify the different types of orthodontic appliances.

1. Evaluation of Preliminary Impressions and Fabrication of Orthodontic Study Models
   1. Interpretation of orthodontic prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
2. Orthodontic Study Model Trimming and Evaluation
   1. Orthodontic model trimmer operation and safety procedures
   2. Polishing orthodontic study models
3. Classification of Occlusion and Malocclusion Types 
   1. Class I or normal
   2. Class II or retrognathic
   3. Class III or prognathic
4. Tooth Numbering Systems and Tooth Identification
   1. Palmer and universal tooth number systems
   2. Adult, deciduous, and mixed dentition
5. Introduction to Wrought Wire Fabrication
   1. Orthodontic wire selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   2. Pliers selection
   3. Wire cutting
   4. Wire finishing
   5. Crystalline structure and metal fatigue
   6. Six (6) wire bending exercises
6. Application of Wire Bending Skills
   1. Identification and categorization of orthodontic appliances
      1. Fixed
      2. Removable
      3. Active
      4. Passive
      5. Myofunctional
   2. Identification of various wrought wire components of orthodontic appliances
   3. Fabrication of various wrought wire components of orthodontic appliances
      1. Springs
      2. Clasps
      3. Arch wires
7. Fabrication of Removable Tooth Retaining and Tooth Moving Appliances
   1. Contour various types of arch wires, clasps, and springs to fit model
   2. Secure wrought wire components to model
   3. Prepare model for formation of acrylic anchoring
   4. Auto-polymerizing acrylic resin manipulation and safety procedures
   5. Fabrication and finishing of auto-polymerizing acrylic resin anchorage
   6. Perform various auto-polymerizing acrylic repairs
8. Fabrication of Fixed Space Maintaining Appliances
   1. Selection and seating of preformed band
   2. Contour wrought wire cantilever loop for space maintainer
   3. Position components for soldering
   4. Prepare soldering matrix
   5. Soldering safety procedures
   6. Flux and solder space maintainer
   7. Recover, finish, and polish space maintainer

DLT 108 - Laboratory Management

1. Develop a business plan for the establishment of a dental laboratory to include hazard communication, infection control, inventory control, and financial plans.

1. Demonstrate proper infection control procedures for the dental laboratory.
2. Identify blood borne pathogens.
3. Perform “Universal Precautions”.
4. Discuss infection control guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
5. Describe blood borne pathogen exposure and post exposure plan.
6. Discuss legal and ethical aspects of the dental laboratory industry.
7. Identify and outline historical events and development leading up to the modern dental laboratory industry.
8. Describe the process of becoming a Certified Dental Technician (CDT).
9. Describe the requirements for a Certified Dental Laboratory (CDL).
10. Create a manufacturers safety data sheet (MSDS) folder.
11. Interpret product warning labels and create secondary product container labels for laboratory chemicals.
12. Demonstrate the proper application of personal protective equipment (PPE’s).
13. Demonstrate the safe and proper use and disposal of sharps and other hazardous materials.
14. Describe the steps involved in establishing a dental laboratory.

1. Blood Borne Pathogens
2. Infection Control Guidelines/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations for Dental Laboratories
   1. Employee’s right to know
   2. Manufacturers Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s)
   4. Secondary container labeling
   5. Sharp and hazardous material disposal
3. Post Exposure Plan
4. Infection Control Procedures for the Dental Laboratory
   1. “Universal precautions”
   2. Disinfect
      1. Incoming impressions from the dental office
      2. Surfaces throughout the dental laboratory
      3. Dental appliances and restorations
      4. Work areas
      5. Abrasives and tools
      6. Pumice
      7. Work leaving the laboratory
   3. Avoidance of cross contamination
5. Legal and Ethical Aspects of the Dental Laboratory Industry
   1. Role of the dental laboratory as it relates to dentistry
   2. Requirements of a dental prescription or work authorization
   3. Recording keeping requirements
   4. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and impacts on the dental laboratory
   5. Material selection and American Dental Association (ADA) approved restorative materials
   6. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation
6. History of Dentistry
   1. Ancient
   2. Middle Ages
   3. 18^th Century
   4. Pierre Fauchard – father of modern dentistry
   5. 19^th Century
   6. First industrial type dental laboratory
   7. 20^th Century
7. National Association of Dental Laboratories/National Board for Certification
   1. Becoming a Certified Dental Technician (CDT)
   2. Certification of dental laboratories/Certified Dental Laboratories (CDL)
8. Develop a Dental Laboratory Business Plan
   1. Address laws and regulations governing the establishment of a dental laboratory
   2. Identify suitable locations
   3. Design dental laboratory floor plan
   4. List equipment required to start a dental laboratory
   5. Identify possible funding sources for starting a dental laboratory
   6. Include operational elements to include, hazard communication, safety, infection control and inventory control

DLT 201 - Dental Laboratory I

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all steps required to fabricate removable die models for the fabrication of fixed crown and bridge work.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform soldered repairs to fix crown and bridge work.

1. Perform asepsis procedures on incoming impressions.
2. Discuss relative advantages and disadvantages of various crown and bridge impression materials.
3. Identify the different types of stock and custom trays used in crown and bridge.
4. Perform fabrication of removable die models.
5. Demonstrate how to mount removable die models on various articulators.
6. Describe the different types of die construction.
7. Develop functional occlusion in wax crown and bridge patterns.
8. Refine functional occlusion in crown and bridge casting.
9. Discuss the principals of metal flow during centrifugal casting.
10. Construct sprue networks in wax.
11. Identify, diagnose, and correct miscasts.
12. Demonstrate how to adjust the fit of castings through the manipulation of expansion.
13. Construct a soldering matrix.
14. Perform basic soldered repairs to cast crowns and bridges.

1. Fabrication of Removable Die Models
   1. Prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Types of impression materials and special handling requirements
   4. Types of impression trays/advantages and disadvantages of each
   5. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   6. Evaluation of impressions and common distortions
   7. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation and safety procedures
   8. Non-gypsum die materials
   9.       Recover and evaluate casts
   10. Grind, pin, and base casts
   11. Section, bulk trim, and refine margin
2. Articulation of Removable Die Models
   1. Articulator types and selection
   2. Advantages and disadvantage of various articulators
   3. Pin access
   4. Use of bites
   5. Articulators as an approximation of the temporal mandibular join (TMJ)
3. Functional Occlusion in Wax Crown and Bridge Patterns
   1. Identification and selection of dental waxes
   2. Safe heating and use of dental wax
   3. Correcting for wax discrepancies
   4. Articulator movements vs. TMJ movements
   5. Occlusal contacts
   6. Use of articulating film or ribbon
4. Functional Occlusion in Crown and Bridge Metal Castings
   1. Correcting for casting discrepancies
   2. Articulator movements vs. TMJ movements
   3. Occlusal contacts
   4. Use of articulating film or ribbon
5. Spruing, Investing, and Casting Crown and Bridge Patterns
   1. Burnout, torch, centrifugal metal casting, techniques, and safety procedures
   2. Physics principals of metal flow during centrifugal metal casting
   3. Lost wax casting basics
   4. Design and construction of a wax sprue network
   5. Diagnosis and correction of miscasts
   6. Manipulation of expansion to correct for metal shrinkage
6. Repairs and Soldering
   1. Burnout, torch, techniques, and safety procedures
   2. Matrixes and foils
   3. Fluxes
   4. Solder flow
   5. Basic repairs for fixed dental restorations

DLT 201LB - Dental Laboratory I Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all steps required to fabricate removable die models for the fabrication of fixed crown and bridge work.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform soldered repairs to fix crown and bridge work.

1. Perform asepsis procedures on incoming impressions.
2. Discuss relative advantages and disadvantages of various crown and bridge impression materials.
3. Identify the different types of stock and custom trays used in crown and bridge.
4. Perform fabrication of removable die models.
5. Demonstrate how to mount removable die models on various articulators.
6. Describe the different types of die construction.
7. Develop functional occlusion in wax crown and bridge patterns.
8. Refine functional occlusion in crown and bridge casting.
9. Discuss the principals of metal flow during centrifugal casting.
10. Construct sprue networks in wax.
11. Identify, diagnose, and correct miscasts.
12. Demonstrate how to adjust the fit of castings through the manipulation of expansion.
13. Construct a soldering matrix.
14. Perform basic soldered repairs to cast crowns and bridges.

1. Fabrication of Removable Die Models
   1. Prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Types of impression materials and special handling requirements
   4. Types of impression trays/advantages and disadvantages of each
   5. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   6. Evaluation of impressions and common distortions
   7. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation and safety procedures
   8. Non-gypsum die materials
   9.        Recover and evaluate casts
   10. Grind, pin, and base casts
   11. Section, bulk trim, and refine margin
2. Articulation of Removable Die Models
3. Articulator types and selection
   1. Advantages and disadvantage of various articulators
   2. Pin access
   3. Use of bites
   4. Articulators as an approximation of the temporal mandibular join (TMJ)
4. Functional Occlusion in Wax Crown and Bridge Patterns
   1. Identification and selection of dental waxes
   2. Safe heating and use of dental wax
   3. Correcting for wax discrepancies
   4. Articulator movements vs. TMJ movements
   5. Occlusal contacts
   6. Use of articulating film or ribbon
5. Functional Occlusion in Crown and Bridge Metal Castings
   1. Correcting for casting discrepancies
   2. Articulator movements vs. TMJ movements
   3. Occlusal contacts
   4. Use of articulating film or ribbon
6. Spruing, Investing, and Casting Crown and Bridge Patterns
   1. Burnout, torch, centrifugal metal casting, techniques, and safety procedures
   2. Physics principals of metal flow during centrifugal metal casting
   3. Lost wax casting basics
   4. Design and construction of a wax sprue network
   5. Diagnosis and correction of miscasts
   6. Manipulation of expansion to correct for metal shrinkage
7. Repairs and Soldering
   1. Burnout, torch, techniques, and safety procedures
   2. Matrixes and foils
   3. Fluxes
   4. Solder flow
   5. Basic repairs for fixed dental restorations

DLT 202 - Dental Metallurgy

1. Make appropriate selections and safely manipulate dental alloys to meet specific restorative requirements.

1. Identify states of matter, as they relate to dental materials.
2. Describe and demonstrate physical and mechanical properties of metal.
3. Use specific gravity to calculate alloy requirements for a given wax pattern.
4. Demonstrate using a troy system, weigh a casting and calculate the cost of the casting.
5. Estimate the temperature of an alloy by color, starting at dull red.
6. Describe processes used in the manufacture of dental alloys.
7. List metals commonly occurring in dental alloys and how they affect the working characteristics.
8. Explain the relationship of crystal structures to mechanical properties.
9. Demonstrate methods of manipulating grain size in an alloy.
10. Discuss how to relieve work hardening by annealing dental alloys.
11. Perform calculations to compare carat, fineness, and percentage, for a given precious alloy.
12. List the melt temperatures for pure gold and pure silver.
13. Demonstrate the safe use of a casting torch.
14. Describe a reducing and oxidizing flame and describe their affect on dental alloy.
15. Demonstrate how to light a casting torch, adjust a reducing flame, and indicate the correct part of the flame for alloy melting.
16. Compare and contrast the processes of electro-polishing and electro-plating.
17. Describe the scrap refining process and how a laboratory would select a company to perform this service.
18. List alloys that may contain metals that can cause allergies in some patients.
19. List metals that are common causes of metal allergies.

1. Introduction to Dental Alloys
   1. American Dental Association (ADA) specifications
   2. Properties of matter
   3. Precautions for handling materials, hazardous substances, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
   4. Safe use of laboratory equipment
2. Physical and Chemical Properties of Dental Alloys
   1. Hardness
   2. Ductility
   3. Malleability
   4. Specific gravity
   5. Elasticity
   6. Elastic limit
   7. Elongation
   8. Grain size
   9. Melt range
   10. Fusion temperature
   11. Deformation of metal
   12. Annealing                   
3. Weights, Measures, and Calculations
   1. Carat system
   2. Fineness system
   3. Percentages
   4. Troy system
   5. Metric system
   6. Cost calculation
   7. Wax to gold casting calculation
4. Alloy Processing
   1. Manufacturing
   2. Dental alloy scrap and refining
   3. Characteristics of constituent metals and their effect on dental alloys
   4. Melting alloy vs. pure metal
   5. Visual estimation of metal temperature
   6. Work hardening
   7. Grain structure
   8. Grain growth
   9. Annealing
5. Equipment Calibration
   1. Melt temperature of pure gold
   2. Melt temperature of pure silver
   3. Temperature calibration procedures
6. Metal Treatment and Torch Techniques
   1. Gas torch, burnout furnace, and centrifugal casting machine operation and safety procedures
   2. Oxidizing and reducing torch flames
   3. Flame zones
   4. Casting
   5. Soldering and welding
7. Electro-Polisher and Electrolyte Solution Operation and Safety Procedures
   1. Cathodes
   2. Anodes
   3. Amperage
   4. Metal removal and deposition plating vs. polishing
8. Metal Sensitivities and Allergies
   1. Metals commonly acknowledged as sources of allergies
   2. Dental alloys that can contain allergy causing metals
   3. Alloy alternatives
   4. Reactions of dissimilar metals in the oral environment

DLT 203 - Fixed Bridgework

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication of full cast fixed crowns and bridges.

1. Interpret prescriptions and work authorizations for fixed single tooth restorations and bridges.
2. Perform asepsis procedures of incoming impressions and restorations.
3. Design and identify various fixed single tooth restorations and bridges.
4. Identify various preparation designs and evaluate their suitability using articulated casts.
5. Classify fixed single tooth restorations and bridgework.
6. Perform articulation of removable die models on semi-adjustable and hinge type articulators.
7. Demonstrate how to wax fixed single tooth restorations and fixed bridgework.
8. Design various pontics (tooth replacements) for fixed bridgework.
9. Design hygienic connectors for fixed bridgework.
10. Demonstrate how to splint abutments to support fixed bridgework.
11. Seat and metal finish raw casting to articulated models.
12. Demonstrate margin burnishing.
13. Perform the adjustment of mesial and distal contacts.
14. Perform the adjustment of casting for occlusal discrepancies.
15. Evaluate and adjust the fit of fixed single tooth restorations and bridges.
16. Describe and confirm fit on an unaltered cast.

1. Prescriptions and Work Authorizations
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
2. Fixed Restoration Designs
   1. Inlays and inlay classification
   2. Onlays
   3. ¾ crowns
   4. Full crowns
   5. Splints
   6. Span bridges
   7. Cantilever bridges
   8. Pontics
   9. Connectors
   10. Hygienic considerations
3. Fixed Restoration and Preparation Requirements
   1. Margin design
   2. Articulation and occlusal clearance
   3. Abutment parallelism and draw
4. Waxing Fixed Single Tooth Restorations and Bridgework
   1. Inlays and inlay classification
   2. Onlays
   3. ¾ crowns
   4. Span bridges
   5. Cantilever bridges
   6. Pontics
5. Seating and Finishing Fixed Single Tooth Restorations and Bridgework Castings
   1. Internal fit to dies
   2. Mesial and distal contacts
   3. Functional occlusal contacts
   4. Rock free fitting across abutments
   5. Pontic to ridge adaptation
   6. Articulating ribbons, films, and disclosers
   7. Burnishing margins
6. Evaluation of Fixed Single Tooth Restorations and Bridgework Castings
   1. Use of unaltered casts
   2. Internal fit to dies
   3. Mesial and distal contacts
   4. Functional occlusal contacts
   5. Rock free fitting across abutments
   6. Pontic to ridge adaptation
   7. Articulating ribbons, films, and disclosers
   8. Burnishing margins

DLT 203LB - Fixed Bridgework Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in the fabrication of full cast fixed crowns and bridges.

1. Interpret prescriptions and work authorizations for fixed single tooth restorations and bridges.
2. Perform asepsis procedures of incoming impressions and restorations.
3. Design and identify various fixed single tooth restorations and bridges.
4. Identify various preparation designs and evaluate their suitability using articulated casts.
5. Classify fixed single tooth restorations and bridgework.
6. Perform articulation of removable die models on semi-adjustable and hinge type articulators.
7. Demonstrate how to wax fixed single tooth restorations and fixed bridgework.
8. Design various pontics (tooth replacements) for fixed bridgework.
9. Design hygienic connectors for fixed bridgework.
10. Demonstrate how to splint abutments to support fixed bridgework.
11. Seat and metal finish raw casting to articulated models.
12. Demonstrate margin burnishing.
13. Perform the adjustment of mesial and distal contacts.
14. Perform the adjustment of casting for occlusal discrepancies.
15. Evaluate and adjust the fit of fixed single tooth restorations and bridges.
16. Describe and confirm fit on an unaltered cast.

1. Prescriptions and Work Authorizations
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
2. Fixed Restoration Designs
   1. Inlays and inlay classification
   2. Onlays
   3. ¾ crowns
   4. Full crowns
   5. Splints
   6. Span bridges
   7. Cantilever bridges
   8. Pontics
   9. Connectors
   10. Hygienic considerations
3. Fixed Restoration and Preparation Requirements
   1. Margin design
   2. Articulation and occlusal clearance
   3. Abutment parallelism and draw
4. Waxing Fixed Single Tooth Restorations and Bridgework
   1. Inlays and inlay classification
   2. Onlays
   3. ¾ crowns
   4. Span bridges
   5. Cantilever bridges
   6. Pontics
5. Seating and Finishing Fixed Single Tooth Restorations and Bridgework Castings
   1. Internal fit to dies
   2. Mesial and distal contacts
   3. Functional occlusal contacts
   4. Rock free fitting across abutments
   5. Pontic to ridge adaptation
   6. Articulating ribbons, films, and disclosers
   7. Burnishing margins
6. Evaluation of Fixed Single Tooth Restorations and Bridgework Castings
   1. Use of unaltered casts
   2. Internal fit to dies
   3. Mesial and distal contacts
   4. Functional occlusal contacts
   5. Rock free fitting across abutments
   6. Pontic to ridge adaptation
   7. Articulating ribbons, films, and disclosers
   8. Burnishing margins

DLT 204 - Dental Laboratory II

1. Demonstrate the ability to mix pigment to arrive at a desired color through the manipulation of hue, chroma, and value.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in dealing with underprepared teeth, nonparallel abutments, and the placement of semi-precision attachments.

1. Describe and define terminology related to color theory.
2. Demonstrate how to mix pigments to create a value scale, secondary hues, and manipulate chroma.
3. Identify the basic principles of the physics of light as it related to pigments and dental porcelains.
4. Perform the fabrication of post crowns and post and cores for endodontically treated teeth.
5. Develop strategies to deal with under prepared teeth.
6. Demonstrate how to fabricate reduction copings.
7. Discuss intracoronal and extracoronal attachments.
8. Describe the use of a semi-precision attachment on bridges with nonparallel abutments.
9. Identify a stress breaker.
10. Describe the use of attachments as abutments for removable partial dentures.
11. Discuss swing lock retention for removable partial dentures.
12. Demonstrate how to survey and place a semi-precision attachment

1. Physics of Light
   1. Transmission
   2. Absorption
   3. Reflection
   4. Refraction
2. Color Theory
   1. Additive color theory
   2. Subtractive color
   3. Hue, chroma, and value
   4. Pigment mixing exercises
3. Endodontically Treated Teeth
   1. Prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Model and die procedures
   6. Articulation
   7. Post crown
   8. Post and core
   9. Indirect waxing
   10. Direct waxing
4. Reduction Copings
   1. Prescription and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Model and die procedures
   6. Articulation
   7. Communication with treating dentist
   8. Strategies in correcting insufficient preparation reduction
   9. Reduction coping fabrication
5. Attachments
   1. Intracoronal
   2. Extracoronal
6. Application of Dental Attachments
   1. Nonparallel bridge abutments
   2. Stress broken bridges
   3. Retention for removable partial dentures
7. Swing Lock Retention for Removable Partial Dentures
   1. Indications
   2. Procedures
8. Survey and Place a Semi-Precision Attachment in a Bridge
   1. Prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Model and die procedures
   6. Articulation
   7. Survey
   8. Waxing procedures
   9. Attachment placement
   10. Investing procedures
   11. Casting
   12. Recovery
   13. Seating finishing

DLT 204LB - Dental Laboratory II Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to mix pigment to arrive at a desired color through the manipulation of hue, chroma, and value.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform all laboratory steps involved in dealing with underprepared teeth, nonparallel abutments, and the placement of semi-precision attachments.

1. Describe and define terminology related to color theory.
2. Demonstrate how to mix pigments to create a value scale, secondary hues, and manipulate chroma.
3. Identify the basic principles of the physics of light as it related to pigments and dental porcelains.
4. Perform the fabrication of post crowns and post and cores for endodontically treated teeth.
5. Develop strategies to deal with under prepared teeth.
6. Demonstrate how to fabricate reduction copings.
7. Discuss intracoronal and extracoronal attachments.
8. Describe the use of a semi-precision attachment on bridges with nonparallel abutments.
9. Identify a stress breaker.
10. Describe the use of attachments as abutments for removable partial dentures.
11. Discuss swing lock retention for removable partial dentures.
12. Demonstrate how to survey and place a semi-precision attachment.

1. Physics of Light
   1. Transmission
   2. Absorption
   3. Reflection
   4. Refraction
2. Color Theory
   1. Additive color theory
   2. Subtractive color
   3. Hue, chroma, and value
   4. Pigment mixing exercises
3. Endodontically Treated Teeth
   1. Prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Model and die procedures
   6. Articulation
   7. Post crown
   8. Post and core
   9. Indirect waxing
   10. Direct waxing
4. Reduction Copings
   1. Prescription and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Model and die procedures
   6. Articulation
   7. Communication with treating dentist
   8. Strategies in correcting insufficient preparation reduction
   9. Reduction coping fabrication
5. Attachments
   1. Intracoronal
   2. Extracoronal
6. Application of Dental Attachments
   1. Nonparallel bridge abutments
   2. Stress broken bridges
   3. Retention for removable partial dentures
7. Swing Lock Retention for Removable Partial Dentures
   1. Indications
   2. Procedures
8. Survey and Place a Semi-Precision Attachment in a Bridge
   1. Prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   3. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
   5. Model and die procedures
   6. Articulation
   7. Survey
   8. Waxing procedures
   9. Attachment placement
   10. Investing procedures
   11. Casting
   12. Recovery
   13. Seating finishing

DLT 206 - Dental Ceramics

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all steps involved in the fabrication of porcelain fused to metal crowns and bridges.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform all steps involved in the repair of PFM substructure both pre and post porcelain application.

1. Interpret prescriptions and work authorizations for porcelain fused to metal restorations.
2. Perform asepsis procedures of incoming impressions and restorations.
3. Design metal substructures for porcelain fused to metal restorations.
4. Create wax patterns for porcelain fused to metal restorations.
5. Discuss functional characteristics of vitreous ceramics.
6. Describe areas of possible porcelain failure and corrections in the substructure.
7. Demonstrate how to wax pattern fabrication for porcelain fused to metal.
8. Perform metal finishing of metal frameworks.
9. Demonstrate how to condition metal surfaces to maximize ceramo-metal bonding.
10. Discuss how to layer ceramics to correct contour.
11. Demonstrate how to fire porcelain fused to metal restorations.
12. Construct, fabricate, and finish porcelain margins.
13. Prepare and contour fired porcelain.
14. Expand and add on porcelain to correct for shrinkage.
15. Prepare, stain, and glaze porcelain fused to metal restorations.
16. Demonstrate how to polish exposed metal.
17. Construct a soldering matrix.
18. Perform pre-soldering repairs to porcelain fused to metal substructures.
19. Perform post-soldering repairs to porcelain fused to metal bridges.
20. Describe the process of dental porcelain and identify material comprising dental porcelains.

1. Prescriptions and Work Authorizations
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
2. Porcelain Fused to Metal Restoration Designs
   1. Full crowns
   2. Splints
   3. Span bridges
   4. Cantilever bridges
   5. Pontics
   6. Connectors
   7. Hygienic considerations
   8. Limitations of vitreous dental ceramics and fracture avoidance
3. Porcelain Fused to Metal Restoration Preparation Requirements
   1. Margin design metal support and porcelain shoulders
   2. Articulation and occlusal clearance
   3. Abutment parallelism and draw
4. Design and Wax-Up of Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure
   1. Coping thickness
   2. Metal support of porcelain
   3. Metal lingual and occlusion
   4. Porcelain butt joint
   5. Pontics and connectors
5. Metal Finishing of Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure
   1. Coping thickness
   2. Metal support of porcelain
   3. Metal lingual and occlusion
   4. Porcelain butt joint margins
   5. Pontics and connectors
6. Metal Conditioning to Enhance Ceramo-Metal Bonding
   1. How porcelain bonds to metal
   2. Contouring
   3. Surface treatment
   4. Degassing
   5. Air abrasion
   6. Cleaning
7. Building Ceramic Restorations
   1. Opaque
   2. Body
   3. Incisal
   4. Internal characterization
   5. Stains and glazes
8. Porcelain Furnace Operation
   1. Porcelain furnace operation and safety
   2. Programming
   3. Firing cycles
   4. Atmosphere in furnace
   5. Furnace calibration
9. Contouring Fired Porcelain
   1. Aesthetics
   2. Occlusion and contacts
   3. Porcelain adds to correct for shrinkage
10. Finishing Porcelain Fused to Metal Restorations
    1. Polishing exposed metal
    2. Final seating
11. Pre-and Post-Soldering
    1. Burnout, torch, techniques, and safety procedures
    2. Matrixes and foils
    3. Fluxes
    4. Solder selection
    5. Solder flow
    6. Soldering in a porcelain furnace

DLT 206LB - Dental Ceramics Lab

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform all steps involved in the fabrication of porcelain fused to metal crowns and bridges.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform all steps involved in the repair of PFM substructure both pre and post porcelain application.

1. Interpret prescriptions and work authorizations for porcelain fused to metal restorations.
2. Perform asepsis procedures of incoming impressions and restorations.
3. Design metal substructures for porcelain fused to metal restorations.
4. Create wax patterns for porcelain fused to metal restorations.
5. Discuss functional characteristics of vitreous ceramics.
6. Describe areas of possible porcelain failure and corrections in the substructure.
7. Demonstrate how to wax pattern fabrication for porcelain fused to metal.
8. Perform metal finishing of metal frameworks.
9. Demonstrate how to condition metal surfaces to maximize ceramo-metal bonding.
10. Discuss how to layer ceramics to correct contour.
11. Demonstrate how to fire porcelain fused to metal restorations.
12. Construct, fabricate, and finish porcelain margins.
13. Prepare and contour fired porcelain.
14. Expand and add on porcelain to correct for shrinkage.
15. Prepare, stain, and glaze porcelain fused to metal restorations.
16. Demonstrate how to polish exposed metal.
17. Construct a soldering matrix.
18. Perform pre-soldering repairs to porcelain fused to metal substructures.
19. Perform post-soldering repairs to porcelain fused to metal bridges.
20. Describe the process of dental porcelain and identify material comprising dental porcelains.

1. Prescriptions and Work Authorizations
   1. Interpretation of dental prescriptions and work authorizations
   2. Infection control and disinfecting procedures
   3. Impression evaluation
   4. Gypsum materials selection, manipulation, and safety procedures
2. Porcelain Fused to Metal Restoration Designs
   1. Full crowns
   2. Splints
   3. Span bridges
   4. Cantilever bridges
   5. Pontics
   6. Connectors
   7. Hygienic considerations
   8. Limitations of vitreous dental ceramics and fracture avoidance
3. Porcelain Fused to Metal Restoration Preparation Requirements
   1. Margin design metal support and porcelain shoulders
   2. Articulation and occlusal clearance
   3. Abutment parallelism and draw
4. Design and Wax-Up of Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure
   1. Coping thickness
   2. Metal support of porcelain
   3. Metal lingual and occlusion
   4. Porcelain butt joint
   5. Pontics and connectors
5. Metal Finishing of Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure
   1. Coping thickness
   2. Metal support of porcelain
   3. Metal lingual and occlusion
   4. Porcelain butt joint margins
   5. Pontics and connectors
6. Metal Conditioning to Enhance Ceramo-Metal Bonding
   1. How porcelain bonds to metal
   2. Contouring
   3. Surface treatment
   4. Degassing
   5. Air abrasion
   6. Cleaning
7. Building Ceramic Restorations
   1. Opaque
   2. Body
   3. Incisal
   4. Internal characterization
   5. Stains and glazes
8. Porcelain Furnace Operation
   1. Porcelain furnace operation and safety
   2. Programming
   3. Firing cycles
   4. Atmosphere in furnace
   5. Furnace calibration
9. Contouring Fired Porcelain
   1. Aesthetics
   2. Occlusion and contacts
   3. Porcelain adds to correct for shrinkage
10. Finishing Porcelain Fused to Metal Restorations
    1. Polishing exposed metal
    2. Final seating
11. Pre-and Post-Soldering
    1. Burnout, torch, techniques, and safety procedures
    2. Matrixes and foils
    3. Fluxes
    4. Solder selection
    5. Solder flow
    6. Soldering in a porcelain furnace

DLT 207 - Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology

1. Demonstrate the concepts and techniques acquired in previous dental laboratory technology courses and apply that experience to the construction of more advanced dental work.
2. Develop and properly prepare various dental appliances with a minimum expenditure of energy, time, and resources.
3. Discuss the current and future direction and advancements made in the field of dental laboratory technology.
4. Identify the various associations and agencies in the dental laboratory technology industry and their areas of responsibility.

1. Advanced Full Dentures
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
2. Advanced Partial Dentures
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
3. Advanced Crown and Bridge
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
4. Advanced Dental Ceramics
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
5. Advanced Orthodontics
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)

DLT 207LB - Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology Lab

1. Demonstrate the concepts and techniques acquired in previous dental laboratory technology courses and apply that experience to the construction of more advanced dental work.
2. Develop and properly prepare various dental appliances with a minimum expenditure of energy, time, and resources.
3. Discuss the current and future direction and advancements made in the field of dental laboratory technology.
4. Identify the various associations and agencies in the dental laboratory technology industry and their areas of responsibility.

1. Advanced Full Dentures
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
2. Advanced Partial Dentures
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
3. Advanced Crown and Bridge
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
4. Advanced Dental Ceramics
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
5. Advanced Orthodontics
   1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
   2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
   3. Performing laboratory procedures
   4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
   5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
   6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
   7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
   8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
   9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
   11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)

DAR 101 - Color Rendering and Theory

1. List color types and schemes.   
2. Describe color and it’s meaning in rendering and design.  
3. Create and render objects using basic concepts and techniques.   
4. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.

1. Color Types
   1. Primary
   2. Secondary
   3. Tertiary
2. Definition and Use of Color Schemes
   1. Complementary
   2. Analogous
   3. Triadic
   4. Monochromatic
   5. Neutral
   6. Achromatic
3. Rendering Concepts and Techniques
   1. Perspective
      1. Vanishing points
      2. Eye level line
      3. Proportion
4. Light Sources
   1. Top lit
   2. Side lit
   3. Front lit
5. Form
   1. Rectangular
   2. Spherical
   3. Cylindrical
6. Media
   1. Ink
   2. Colored pencil
   3. Collage/paper construction
   4. Paint
   5. Three-dimensional modeling
7. Technique
   1. Traditional
   2. Digital
   3. Combination
8. Composition
   1. Dynamic
   2. Static
9. Designing Characters for Animation
   1. Use various media to create an illustration
   2. Apply various techniques to an illustration
   3. Compose the elements in an illustration  
10. Three-Dimensional Techniques and Construction
    1. Armature
    2. Modeling applications
    3. Exterior color and texture
11. Professional Environment
    1. Deadlines
    2. Critiques

DAR 102 - Fundamentals of Digital Design

1. Identify the various commercial digital design careers, their inter-relationships, and the skills necessary to work in those careers.
2. Discuss target audience and marketing strategies. 
3. Define portfolio standards for printed and digital portfolios locally, nationally, and globally.
4. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.

1. Survey of Industry Careers
   1. Identify the various commercial digital design careers
   2. Inter-relationship of the careers
2. Skills and Processes Necessary in Digital Design Careers
   1. Fundamentals of digital art design
   2. Principles of digital art design
   3. Defining target audience
   4. Marketing strategies using design techniques
3. Digital Arts Software
   1. Adobe Illustrator
   2. Adobe Photoshop
   3. Adobe InDesign
4. Portfolio Requirements in Digital Arts
   1. Printed books
   2. Digital portfolios
   3. Standards

DAR 103 - Introduction to Digital Video and Film Arts

1. Describe the various electronic media delivery systems.
2. Describe the use of the digital image for artistic, social, and professional purposes.
3. Discuss the role of market and advertising in creating and providing content.

1. Various Electronic Media Delivery Systems
   1. Radio
   2. Television
   3. Cable
   4. Motion pictures
   5. Internet
   6. Emerging systems
   7. Game design
2. Digital Image
   1. Artistic considerations
   2. Social trends and impact
   3. Professional purposes
   4. Intellectual and artistic property rights
3. Target Market and Advertising
   1. Content as advertising
   2. Content as entertainment
   3. Analyzing the audience

DAR 111 - Typography

1. Design logo type and headlines into eye-catching groupings utilizing methods of alignment, word spacing, and line spacing.
2. Create effective typographical headline, subheadline, and body text design relationships to ads, brochures, posters, logos, and other media.
3. Produce typographical designs that project specific images appealing to formal and informal target audiences.
4. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.

1. Type Rendering
   1. Proportions
   2. Griding methods
   3. Marker techniques
2. Letter Spacing
   1. Kerning
   2. Tracking
   3. Leading
3. Type and/or Headline Groupings
   1. Alignment methods
   2. Work spacing
   3. Line spacing
4. Type Relationships
   1. Type styles
   2. Type sizes
   3. Type weights
5. Type Images (Selection and Design)
   1. Formal image
   2. Informal image
   3. Others
6. Type Applications
   1. Ads
   2. Brochures
   3. Posters
   4. Logos

DAR 112 - Graphic Design

1. Create designs utilizing theory and principles of design.
2. Create design controlling color and type to convey image.
3. Produce designs that appeal to specific target audiences.
4. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.

1. Focal Points
   1. Size
   2. Contrast
   3. Placement
2. Unity
   1. Grouping
   2. Repetition
   3. Continuation
3. Texture
   1. Specific
   2. Generic
4. Space Relationships
   1. Dramatic break-up
   2. Negative space
   3. Asymmetrical balance
5. Color Control
   1. Contrast
   2. Valve
   3. Saturation
   4. Framing colors
6. Color Harmonies
   1. Monochromatic
   2. Analogous
   3. Complimentary
   4. Traditional
   5. Split-complimentary
   6. Sharing portions of a similar color
7. Psychology of Color

DAR 115 - Digital Video Editing

1. Identify historical development of editing.
2. List various techniques of storytelling in editing.
3. Demonstrate non-linear editing skills including importing, editing, exporting, and format considerations…
4. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.   

1. Historical Development of Editing
   1. Development of editing and how it affects storytelling
   2. The evolving post production environment
   3. Impact of digital media
2. Digital Video and Audio Formats
   1. Identifying digital video formats
   2. Identifying digital audio formats
3. Techniques and Theory of Storytelling in Editing
   1. Cut on action
   2. Cut on clean entry and clean exit
   3. Cut on motion
   4. Cut away from action
   5. Matching edits and avoiding jump cuts
   6. Montage editing
   7. Emerging trends in storytelling
4. Storytelling in Various Types
   1. Narrative
   2. Advertising/commercials
   3. Music videos
   4. Documentary
   5. Social media
   6. Fundraising
   7. Instructional/educational/training
   8. Web
   9. News
5. Organization for the Edit
   1. The concept of workflow
   2. Desktop environment (bins, timeline, tools) 
   3. Ingest-sources
   4. Export – distribution, portfolio

DAR 120 - Applied Computer Graphics

1. Create and layout postscript illustration documents.  

2. Create and layout paint and photo editing documents.  

3. Create and layout desktop publishing documents.  

4. Demonstrate basic layout techniques using graphics software.  

1. Current Software
   1. Terminology
   2. Tools
   3. Menus
2. Postscript Illustration Documents
   1. Bezier curves
   2. Using strokes, fills, and gradients to define shape and form
3. Paint and Photo Editing Documents
   1. Paint tools
   2. Masks
4. Desktop Publishing Documents
   1. Typography
   2. Graphics
   3. Importing
5. Introduction to Graphic Design Concepts
   1. Conceptualization
   2. Visualization
   3. Controlling areas of focus in design

DAR 122 - DeskTop Graphics: Adobe Illustrator

1. Demonstrate the use of current Adobe Illustrator software.
2. Create desktop graphics documents using bezier curves, templates, text, color, gradients, patterns, graphs, placed images, and layers.
3. Demonstrate the use of computer graphics hardware, including input and output devices.
4. Utilize working in a professional environment with specifications and deadlines.

1. Current Adobe Illustrator Software
   1. Terminology
   2. Tools
   3. Menus
   4. Setup
   5. Preferences
2. Documents
   1. Bezier curves
   2. Templates
   3. Text
   4. Color
   5. Gradients
   6. Patterns
   7. Graphs
   8. Placed images
   9. Layers
3. Computer Graphics Hardware
   1. Input devices
      1. Mouse
      2. Keyboard
      3. Scanner
   2. Output devices
      1. Printer
      2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
      3. Monitor
      4. Printer
4. Professional Environment
   1. Specifications
   2. Deadlines

DAR 124 - Writing for Film and Television

1. Describe storytelling in visual mediums both historically and today.
2. Identify story structure when viewing various visual mediums.    
3. Describe the techniques of scriptwriting and the vocabulary for discussing story.   
4. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.  

1. Story Origins and Formats  
   1. Visual storytelling  
   2. Screenplay history  
   3. Page layout
   4. Screenwriting software
2. Story Structure
   1. Three act structure  
   2. Dramatic action
   3. Structural analysis  
3. Element of Story  
   1. Plot  
   2. Character  
   3. Setting
   4. Theme
4. Dramatic Traditions  
   1. Tragedy  
   2. Comedy
      1. Ancient genres of comedy
      2. Modern genres of comedy
   3. Experimental drama  
5. Preproduction  
   1. Pitching  
   2. Synopses  
   3. Treatments  
   4. Script readers  
6. Writing for Alternative Media  
   1. Writing for games  
   2. Writing drama for the web  
   3. Writing for comics
   4. Writing for radio/podcasts
7. Working in the Film and Television Industry  
   1. The Writer’s Guild of America  
   2. Earnings in film vs. television  
   3. Collaborators, casts, and crew  
8. Adaptation
   1. Adaptation as interpretation
   2. Authenticity
9. Writing Processes
   1. Physical techniques
   2. Time management
   3. Finding and maintaining inspiration
10. Criticism
    1. Giving constructive feedback
    2. Separating oneself from one’s work
    3. Being specific

DAR 125 - Digital Cinematography I

1. Identify the various digital video cameras, formats, and specifications.
2. Demonstrate competencies with various video cameras, and their functions including aperture, shutter speeds, and electronic light metering.
3. Describe the use of elements of lighting and composition in storytelling. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to function as a member of a production team in a professional environment.

1. Digital Video Camera
   1. Camera manual and specifications
   2. Formats  
   3. Memory and data considerations  
2. Camera and Shooting Competencies
   1. Lenses
   2. Shutter speeds
   3. Depth of field
   4. Lighting and exposure
3. How Lighting and Composition Affects Storytelling
   1. Visual language of aesthetics
   2. Expressing intentions visually
   3. Images in context  
4. Working as a Team
   1. Crew duties
   2. Safety  

DAR 140 - Digital Arts IllustrationStudio:Illustration Technique&Media

1. Determine a subject for an illustration.
2. Use various media and techniques to create an illustration.
3. Use composition of elements to control focus and message in an illustration.
4. Work within a professional environment with specifications and deadlines.

1. Subject
   1. Character
   2. Story
   3. Object
2. Media
   1. Ink
   2. Colored pencil
   3. Collage/paper construction
   4. Paint
   5. Three-dimensional modeling
3. Technique
   1. Traditional
   2. Digital
   3. Combination
4. Composition
   1. Dynamic
   2. Static
5. Professional Environment
   1. Deadlines
   2. Critiques

DAR 145 - Digital Arts Illustration Studio:Char Dev for Animation&Prnt

1. Describe various concepts and techniques which can be used in drawing a character. 
2. Create distinct features when developing and designing individual characters.  
3. Create characters for various applications.
4. Work within a professional environment with specifications and deadlines.

1. Drawing in a Loose Manner
   1. Simplification
   2. Exaggeration
   3. Caricature
2. Designing Characters
   1. Personality
   2. Branding
3. Materials
   1. Various applications
   2. Mockup
   3. Combination
4. Techniques and Construction
   1. Armature
   2. Modeling applications
   3. Exterior color and texture
5. Various Applications
   1. Animation
   2. Product
   3. Advertising art
   4. Cartoon illustration
6. Professional Environment
   1. Deadlines
   2. Specifications

DAR 173 - History of American Cinema

1. Discuss the characteristics of American cinema and the classical Hollywood style as related to the technical and narrative elements of filmmaking.
2. Describe American film history in terms of specific periods, such as the silent era, the golden age, and identify how Hollywood stardom and the studio system existed as a cultural phenomenon.
3. Compare and contrast critical elements of film genres such as documentary, film noir, horror, science fiction, musical, comedy, western, and war.
4. Analyze the relationships between American film production and distribution based on a variety of cultural, political, and corporate influences including those related to war, social awareness, and current events.

1. Introduction to the History of American Cinema
   1. First frames
   2. American film industry
   3. Early technology
   4. National cinemas and film movements
   5. Film stars
   6. Global influences of American cinema
2. Development of the Hollywood Style/World-Wide Storytelling
   1. Thomas Edison
   2. Early mechanisms
   3. The movie camera
   4. Expressive techniques
3. Cinema Genres
   1. History of genre criticism
   2. Cultural influence of film
   3. Western
   4. Melodrama
   5. Gangster/crime
   6. Film noir
   7. Horror
   8. Musical
   9. Documentary
   10. Science fiction
   11. War
   12. Comedy
4. History of Narrative Film
   1. Early cinema
   2. Classic narrative system
   3. Development of editing
   4. Development of sound
   5. Economics of the studio system
   6. International influence
5. History of Narrative Film Sound
   1. Silent films
   2. Early invention
   3. Movies talk
   4. Synchronous sound
   5. Asynchronous sound
   6. Music: the film score
   7. Sound perspective
   8. Hollywood and the silent film
   9. Sound and the narrative film
6. Alternative American Films
   1. Documentary
   2. Experimental film
   3. Independent film
   4. Animated film
   5. Auteur theory
7. Analysis and Criticism
   1. Film reviewing
   2. Film criticism
   3. Film theory
   4. Exporting American culture
8. American Cinema Production Team
   1. Writer
   2. Director
   3. Producer
   4. Cinematographer
   5. Editor
   6. Sound Designer
   7. Art Director

DAR 175 - The Art of Digital Cinematography

3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Basic techniques of the art of digital cinematography. Includes storyboarding and vision of the story, camera considerations, light and image in production, post-production techniques, different genres, and the production team.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 103  and DAR 115  or concurrent enrollment, in both.
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.