General and Oral Pathology

Catalog description

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to determine when to consult, treat or refer clients with various disease, infection or physiological conditions. Students learn to recognize the signs, causes and implications of common pathological conditions including inflammatory responses, immune disorders, genetic disorders, developmental disorders of tissues and cysts, oral tissue trauma, and neoplasm of the oral cavity. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in a dental hygiene program in an accredited technical, community or four- year college, or with instructor’s permission. Complete DENHYG-102, DENHYG-103 and DENHYG-105.