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History and evolution of Nuclear medicine as an imaging modality. Radionuclide identification, radionuclide energies and half-lives, and commonly used radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Introduction to Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Patient handling techniques and nursing and laboratory procedures relating to Nuclear Medicine. Introduction to professional medical ethics, legal issues and patient rights. Quality assurance procedures for the radiation protection of Nuclear Medicine personnel.

Principles of disease transmission. Infection control policies, patient procedures, patient assessment and fundamental instrumentation for the dental hygienist. Foundation of knowledge and strategies of preventive dental hygiene practice. Emphasis on mechanical and chemical plaque control, use of fluoride and health promotion.  (3 lecture hours.)

Rationale for collection of assessment data and associated clinical procedures. Data collection. Use of instruments, dental sealants, topical fluorides, development of dental hygiene treatment plans. Introduction to direct patient care.  (2 lecture hours.)

Principles of atomic structure, nomenclature and radiation. Introduction to radionuclides, physics of radiation (particulate and non-particulate), natural and artificial radiation, calculations of radioactive decay, exponential equations, calculation of radiation dosimetry, half-life equations, radionuclide production, radiopharmaceutical dose determinations, radiation interaction with matter, radiation protection and safety methodology, radiation shielding formulation, and counting statistics. Basic aspects in imaging and non-imaging radiation detection instrumentation, including scintillation detectors, planar, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography), PET (Positron Emission Tomography) multichannel analyzers, and quality assurance testing for Nuclear Medicine instrumentation, including G-M detectors, ionization chambers and scintillation detectors. Nuclear Medicine basic data acquisition and analysis.

Nuclear Medicine radiopharmacy, including production of radionuclides, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, radiopharmaceuticals and methods of radiolabeling; characteristics of specific radiopharmaceuticals, biorouting and physiological mechanisms of tracer uptake; pharmacokinetics; radiation units; specific activity; concentration determination; dose calculations; methods of dispensing; quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals; and universal precautions. Specialized clinical radiopharmaceuticals, including monoclonal antibodies, peptides, receptors, Positron Emission Tomography therapy and current research. Radiopharmacy design, management and recordkeeping, radiation safety, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) radiopharmacy rules and regulations.

Physical and chemical properties of dental materials, characteristics and manipulation of impression materials, gypsum products, investments, waxes, cements, resins, metallic and non-metallic restorative agents.  (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.)

Topics in radiation biology, including qualitative and quantitative effects on the human body following exposure to various types of ionizing radiation, and the potential harmful effects and the benefits of the medical uses of radiation. Procedures for personnel and environmental monitoring, emergency management, decontamination, and proper methods of receiving, storing and disposing of radioactive materials. Basic concepts of radiation exposure reduction. Concepts of radiation safety for personnel, patients and the environment.

First in a three-course sequence of supervised clinical instruction in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Comprehensive study of imaging and non-imaging techniques, instrumentation quality control, patient care, radiopharmacy, computer analysis, and quality assurance. Students are expected to demonstrate competency according to defined objectives at prospective clinical affiliates.

Periodontal anatomy. Physiology/etiology of periodontal diseases. Clinical, histopathogenesis of gingivitis/periodontitis. Role of genetics, tobacco use and systemic preventative/therapeutic procedures associated with diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and initial phase of periodontal therapy.  (2 lecture hours.)

Concepts of radiation history, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection, dental X-ray equipment, film, image characteristics and film processing. Introduction to radiographic examination techniques.  (1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours.)

Emphasis on clinical appearance of oral structures, dental terminology, morphology of the permanent and primary dentition, patterns, and the occlusion and malocclusion within and between the dental arches. Review of dental anomalies and other clinical appearances.  (1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours.)

Integration of the scientific and clinical principles underlying the practice of dental hygiene. Clinical procedures and techniques for patient assessment, including: prevention of disease transmission, health history, extra and intraoral examination, gingival evaluation and periodontal examination. Operation of the dental unit and basic instrumentation techniques for the removal of plaque and calculus are presented.

Comprehensive examination procedures, charting and patient treatment. Adjunctive procedures are presented, dental caries preventive agent application and stain removal procedures. Integration of scientific and clinical principles underlying the practice of dental hygiene. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating dental hygiene care on patients in the clinical setting.

Continuation of clinical dental hygiene practice. Includes assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Adjunctive clinical services include dental sealants, ultrasonic scaling, air polishing, topical fluoride treatments and dental radiographs.

Organization, structure and function of the head and neck. Focus will be placed on histologic and embryologic development and structural microanatomy to gain an understanding of clinical and oral manifestations of the regions of the head and neck.  (2 lecture hours.)

Review and evaluation of dental literature for the contemporary dental hygienist. Focus on research methodologies and statistical analysis as it applies to dentistry. (1 lecture hour.)

Principles of nutrition and biochemistry applied to dental hygiene patient care. Skills in diet analysis and patient counseling.  (2 lecture hours.)

Pathology of the head and neck and oral structures. Specific pathologic processes, repair, healing and regressive changes. Developmental conditions, diseases of bacterial and viral origin, and neoplasms of the oral cavity.  (2 lecture hours.)

Familiarity with critical steps in prevention, preparation, early recognition and appropriate management of common medical emergencies in the dental office.  (1 lecture hour.)