The films are processed using automatic techniques. For this clinical experience course, students are assigned to dental offices within the jurisdictional area of Algonquin College. This placement allows students to consolidate knowledge learned throughout the program and to refine practical skills to an acceptable level of competence. This course introduces students to the specific information necessary for providing instruction in oral physiotherapy procedures to individual clients. The use of effective communication techniques and understanding of factors which motivate health behaviour are emphasized.
Students also practise dietary counselling to assist clients in maintaining oral health.
This course facilitates the integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical procedures. Laboratory sessions with mannequins provide practice in permitted intra-oral functions. Students provide their assigned intra-oral services to clients in Algonquin's dental clinic. In addition to chairside assistance, students practice their permitted restorative intra-oral functions. Rotations also provide experience in client reception, appointing and billing procedures.