I 04 Semester Credits Principles of social science related to Dental Hygiene practice and professionalization of dental hygiene. Knowledge and understanding of oral inspection and history prior to initiation of treatment. Philosophy of preventive oral health and its relevance to dental hygiene. Etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of oral accretions. Principles of technique for oral prophylaxis.
Students practice on manikins and apply instruments to the mouth.
Study of diagnostic aids by dentist in treatment planning. Lecture 02 hours. Laboratory 06 hours. Semester Credits Terminology, comparative anatomy of teeth, temporo- mandibular joint, occlusion and dental anomalies. Lecture 02 hours.