Internship may be spread over more than one academic quarter. A minimum of 180 hours is required. 3 QH each Provides preclinical and laboratory instruction in the techniques utilized for the complete evaluation and prophylaxis of patients including instrumentation, polishing, patient evaluation procedures, oral physiotherapy, prevention of disease transmission, medical emergencies, and treatment planning. Preclinical activities are coordinated with DHY 1211 and DHY 1212. Actual delivery of patient care begins in DHY 1612.
Students are responsible for patient recruitment.
A weekly seminar in DHY 1612 is conducted for discussion of medically compromised patient cases and patient-management strategies. Students are responsible for patient recruitment. A weekly seminar is included for the discussion of patient cases. Students provide preventive, educational, and therapeutic oral health services as delegated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at our dental hygiene clinic to children and adults on an appointment basis. Students are responsible for patient recruitment.