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EFDA Clinical 10508124

2.00 credits

Dental

$400.08

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	ZOOM Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 5 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM ZOOM Susan Pernsteiner Feb 12 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM ZOOM Susan Pernsteiner Mar 19 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$400.08

Cariology 10508109

1.00 credits

Dental

$171.29

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Tanya Ponik	$171.29

General & Oral Pathology 10508111

3.00 credits

Dental

$503.87

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Aleena Lepak	$503.87

Periodontology 10508108

3.00 credits

Dental

$503.87

Prepares student dental hygienists to assess the periodontal health of patients, plan prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and to evaluate the effectiveness of periodontal treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the signs and causes of periodontal disease and on selection of treatment modalities that minimize risk and restore periodontal health.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	$503.87

Dental Hygiene Process 2 10508106

4.00 credits

Dental

$800.16

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process 1. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students apply patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2 patients and perio case patients.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Jana Swenson	$800.16

Dental Hygiene Ethics & Profes 10508107

1.00 credits

Dental

$171.29

Helps student dental hygienists develop and apply high professional and ethical standards. Students apply the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene to their work with patients, other members of a dental team and the community. Emphasis is placed on maintaining confidentiality and obtaining informed consent. Students enhance their ability to present a professional appearance.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	$171.29

Nutrition And Dental Health 10508110

2.00 credits

Dental

$337.58

Prepares student dental hygienists to counsel patients about diet and its impact on oral health. Students learn to distinguish between balanced and unbalanced diets and to construct diets that meet the needs of patients with compromised dental/oral health. Students also learn to counsel patients about the effect of eating disorders on dental health.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 27 – May 19 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Jana Swenson	$337.58

Dental Anxiety And Pain Management 10508118

2.00 credits

Dental

$400.08

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02CC Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Jan 29 – Mar 20 Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Debra Koziel	$400.08