Student projects will be designed and implemented. Emphasizes proficiency in oral prophylaxis, root planing and comprehensive treatment planning. Students will gain experience in intraoral photography, nutritional counseling and working with special needs patients. Students will prepare a case documentation on selected clinical patients. Course emphasizes mastery level proficiency in oral prophylaxis, root planing, gingival curettage, comprehensive treatment planning and use of ultrasonics, air polishers and oral irrigators.
Students are prepared for state board tests.
Recommended for students who have achieved sophomore standing. An analysis of the physical, psychological, social and environmental factors in human growth and development. Lecture and field observation. I Course gives the student the opportunity to understand the relationship of theory to practice through participation in a service-learning experience. Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work, a service-learning contract, necessary oral and written reflection methods.