Emphasis placed on the general composition of materials, their properties and manipulation. I Practical application of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasis on individual patient's oral health needs, patient education, time and motion efficiency, and ergonomic principles. I Introduction to the theories and techniques of clinical dental hygiene including selected prophylactic skills, patient interaction and the principles of preventive dentistry. A study of the origin, structure, growth, development, and microscopic anatomy of the tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding structures. Emphasis on relationship between nutrition and oral health to the dietary counseling of the dental patient.
Topics vary from semester to semester, depending upon expressed interests or identified needs.
Designed to fill specialized needs of a given student population or address immediate dental auxiliary issues and trends outside of current course offerings. A continuation of the practical application of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasis on selected advanced techniques. Students will have rotating assignments at the on-campus clinical facility and may have assignments at the V.A. Center Dental Clinic in Togus. A continuation of dental hygiene theories and techniques with emphasis on treatment of the periodontal patient, advanced data collection and clinical skills, and advanced patient management techniques. The study of basic pharmacology with emphasis on the drugs used in dental practice.