DEH 2800L Clinical Dental Hygiene I

Students will begin patient care procedures on relatively non-complex patients in a closely monitored clinical environment. They will apply clinic policies, safety practices, assessment procedures, radiographic techniques, instrumentation, stain removal and the application of fluorides learned in pre-clinical courses to create individualized care plans. New skills on advanced techniques will be attained in patient education, treatment planning, root detoxification, periodontal assessment and recording, instrument sharpening, debridement techniques inclusive of cleaning dental prosthesis, stain removal and application of preventive adjunctive products. (6 hrs. Lab.)

Credits

3

Distribution

AH