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Cariology

Class Number: DENTAL 10508109-1 - Cariology
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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

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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:
DENTAL 10508109-1 - Cariology
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/22/2025 - 12/17/2025 Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS222

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