Laboratory emphasizes methods and materials used in teaching dental heath education in various community sessions. Emphasis is placed on dental hygiene administration of local anesthesia and the monitoring of nitrous oxide. Clinical Dental Hygiene Seminar IV 2 cr. A continuation of information to prepare the student for advanced clinical practice. The clinical sessions combine both basic and advanced dental hygiene skills with time management techniques essential for private practice.
Course consists of patient treatment in the clinic.
Twelve clinic hours per week. Principles of Practice 2 cr. Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in New Mexico and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession. The practicum is designed to provide the student the opportuni-ty to apply the theory of dental hygiene practice and supervised clinical experience to a practical setting.