Particular attention is devoted to crown and root morphology of the permanent dentition, and the structures of the head and neck which affect daily clinical practice. The study of fundamental dental hygiene skills and procedures. Dental Hygiene I, in the preclinical setting. Students will work with mannequins and laboratory partners. A study of the microscopic structure and functioning of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity, and an introduction to the development of the head and neck.
Content also includes general body tissues and structures as they relate to head, neck and mouth.
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.