Department permission required. Introduction to embryology and histology of the periodontal tissues. Includes discussion on dental accretions and cariology. A pre-clinical course introducing basic dental hygiene procedures to include data gathering, patient education and basic instrumentation.
Emphasis is placed on skill development in basic instrumentation and infection control.
Introduces ethical and legal concerns of the dental hygiene profession. Patient management and teamwork are discussed. Department permission required. Provides students with knowledge to perform technical skills within the oral cavity. In particular, those relating to dental screening and record taking.