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Cariology

Credits: 1
Course Number: 10-508-109

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Course Description

10-508-109 CARIOLOGY...this course focuses on the characteristics and contributing factors of dental decay. Dental Hygiene students help patients minimize caries risk by developing treatment plans, communicating methods to patients, and evaluating treatment results. (Prerequisites: 10-806-186, Intro to Biochemistry; 10-806-197, Microbiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Classify carious lesions by location and extent
  2. Select techniques for detecting caries
  3. Identify the etiology and progression of caries
  4. Identify topical and systemic contributing factors to the caries process
  5. Select professional and home care treatment modalities to address caries risk
  6. Develop a dental hygiene treatment plan to diminish or minimize caries risk
  7. Estimate results of caries treatment

Class Details

Class Number:
83304
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Jodi Van Egeren
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$168.85 *

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/28/24 - 12/16/24 M
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS222

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost