Course content includes philosophy of prevention, concepts of health and wellness, the dental hygiene treatment plan, oral infection control, sealants and fluorides. Attention is directed towards communication skills, patient management, and development and implementation of educational strategies. Credits Continued application of the principles and skills learned in DHYG 1020 and DHYG 1030. This course is an examination of general and oral diseases. Content includes etiologic agents, tissue response to injury, immunopathology, neoplasia, cardiovascular disease, general diseases with oral manifestations and oral pathology.
Consideration is given to specific conditions of importance to oral assessment and care.
Topics include service to patients with special needs and nutrition, including nutritional counseling. Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4 Credits Continued application of the principles and skills practiced in DHYG 1050 and DHYG 1060. An introduction to the principles and practice of dental hygiene in the community setting. The student will complete a supervised externship n a community dental health facility. Credits Intensive study of the periodontium as it relates to dental hygiene practice.