I, this course allows for maintenance of clinic skills. Seminar will cover an introduction to periodontics and second year clinic. The student is provided an opportunity to demonstrate increased proficiency. Seminar time for discussion of advanced clinical theories and special needs patients. Designed to allow the student to become familiar with various teaching methodologies.
Emphasis is placed on preventive counseling and working in the community as a professional person.
Practical experience related through clinical dental hygiene. A study of the identification and function of the major bones, nerves, muscles and vascular tissue associated with the head and neck. The study of disease and conditions affecting the oral cavity, including systemic disorders, etiology, characteristics and treatment. Stress is on current research screening procedures and cancer detection. A study of different types of nutrients and their utilization by the human body.