Dental Hygiene III

Permission Required:

Yes

Distribution:

Dental Hygiene

Prerequisite:

(DEH2802L and DES1100)

Corequisite Narrative:

(DEH2804L and DEH2702 and DEH2300)

Credits:

2.00 Credits

Course Description:

This course expands concepts from previous dental hygiene courses in the development, assessment and evaluation of patient care. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, care and management of patients with special needs; ultrasonic instrumentation, gingival curettage, root planing and advanced instrumentation will be addressed. Continuation of medical emergency management and procedures is also incorporated in discussions.