Internal rotations in pedodontics, radiology, screening and surgical specialties are featured. External rotations provide unique opportunities in hospital hygiene, private rural practices and communities, and state institutions. A continuation of the theory and techniques of advanced clinical skills, with an emphasis on research, management, planning and implementation of treatment for periodontal patients. Presentation by individual case study of common and somewhat unusual clinical, radiographic, and when appropriate, histopathologic material. Through the use of Kodachrome slides, students learn to develop a useful differential diagnosis for the lesions.
Students learn about sociological, physical, mental, and emotional aspects of aging.
Additionally, students learn about patient interviewing, physical assessment, and treatment associated with the aged patient. A course designed to familiarize the students with professional demeanor, office management and economics, legal responsibilities, ethics and jurisprudence, functions and benefits of the professional dental hygiene organization, and trends as related to the dental hygiene profession. A continuation of D.H. 423. Clinical requirements emphasize the clinical skills presented in D.H. 425 and a development of speed and efficiency while improving competency in the delivery of patient services. A continuation of the theory and technique of advanced clinical skills, with an emphasis on expanded DH functions, including the treatment and management of patients.