Dental Hygiene Process 2

Credits: 4Catalog #10508106

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. This course also introduces the application of fluoride and desensitizing agents, whole mouth assessments, comprehensive periodontal examinations, application of sealants, and patient classification. Students also begin performing removal of supragingival stain, dental plaque, calcified accretions, and deposits. In addition, they gain further experience in exposing radiographs on patients.

Enrollment Requirements: Must be enrolled in Dental Hygiene Program. Must be concurrently enrolled in DH Process II, Periodontology, Cariology, Nutrition and Oral Health, and Dental Materials. Prerequisites: all first semester courses.

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