The goal of this course is to educate dental hygiene students to provide the highest quality instructional and clinical services to patients for the promotion of oral health. Introduction to Dentistry Course provides an overview of the activities of each dental specialty. It also includes dental materials, dental charting, and emphasis on dental health education. The student will be able to identify normal formation of the teeth so that abnormalities can be noted and possible causes correlated. Dental Hygiene Practicum Dental Hygiene Practicum is established as the preclinical time for students to observe, discuss, and practice the skills required to perform an oralprophylaxis.
Emphasis is placed on clear writing and practical application as aids to developing writing skills.
The laboratory portion complements and reinforces the lectures. Communications Increases the student's proficiency as a public speaker and includes theory and practice in research, organization, delivery, and criticism of speeches. I, II, III, IV Courses are an extension of the Introduction to Dental Hygiene course. It focuses on the special needs of patients as well as the medically compromised patient. Dental Materials Course introduces the dental hygiene student to the field of dental materials.