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508 106 - Dental Hygiene Process 2 |
This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process I. 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 type 0, I, and II patients. This course 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. The course also reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills.
4.000 Credit hours 18.000 Lecture hours 162.000 Other hours Levels: Credit Programs/Classes Schedule Types: Lab, Lab and Lecture, Lecture Health Sciences Division Dental Department Course Attributes: Clinical Accident Insurance Prerequisites: Credit Programs/Classes level 508 102 Minimum Grade of C and Credit Programs/Classes level 508 103 Minimum Grade of C and Credit Programs/Classes level 508 105 Minimum Grade of C |
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