This course is designed to provide additional didactic material for clinical procedures which students apply in clinical situations. Clinical issues and cases are reviewed and discussed. This course teaches characteristics and management of individual patients, motivation, and interpersonal communication. Treatment of the compromised patient and myofunctional therapy is presented. 1 hour lecture weekly Course provides basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to dental health.
Students perform dietary surveys on clinic patients and plan nutritional dietary programs.
The concepts of the entire dental team in performing responsibilities in the care of oral dentition are covered. 2 hours lecture weekly Course expands knowledge of comprehensive dental hygiene care through lectures and group discussions. I and provides additional experience on more difficult cases. Materials fee is required. 2 hours lecture weekly A course to enhance assessment skills applicable to the treatment of patients with advanced periodontal disease.