Students will also gain more insight into dental specialties. I Fall Lab fee will be required This course introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of dental hygiene with emphasis on basic clinical skills and instruction in home care procedures in prevention or oral disease. This course continues the basic principles of oral health education in relation to prevention and control of oral disease. Traditional clinical skills are performed in laboratory and clinic settings with emphasis on complete patient evaluation. This course is a continuation of the study of the theoretical foundation of preventive oral health services with emphasis on the management of more advanced patient needs.
Students learn to recognize periodontal conditions as they relate to periodontal charting.
Ethics and ethical codes, along with the practical applications of these prinicples will be studied. Spring Traditional clinical skills are performed on patients with concentration on oral health education, principles of instrumentation and patient assessment. Transitional functions will also be performed. I, with emphasis on gingival and periodontal problems, treatment and prevention. The application of the theoretical material to the clinical techniques will enable the student to provide increased patient care.