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508 112 - Dental Hygiene Process 3 |
This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 1, 2, and 3 patients and perio case type 0, I, II, and III patients. This course introduces root detoxification using hand and ultrasonic instruments, manipulation of files, use of oral irrigators, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options, and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.
5.000 Credit hours 18.000 Lecture hours 216.000 Other hours Levels: Credit Programs/Classes Schedule Types: Lab, Lab and Lecture, Lecture Health Sciences Division Dental Department Course Attributes: Clinical Accident Insurance |