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Jul 06, 2022
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DH 220A - Clinical Dental Hygiene 4 Lecture/seminar2 Credit(s)
Lecture, instructional lab and clinical course focusing upon the dental hygiene process of care, advanced instrumentation techniques and treatment of the moderate to advanced periodontal patient.
Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene program Corequisite: DH 220B
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify advanced instrumentation techniques, instrument characteristics, selection, and application to the moderate to advanced periodontal patient care.
- Identify and describe characteristics of root morphology for all permanent dentition.
- Review bloodborne pathogens and infection control in the workplace.
- Identify the dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association and discuss the scope of practice and educational requirements for each specialty.
- Understand supportive treatment procedures in regard to dentinal hypersensitivity and desensitizing agents.
- Identify proper ergonomic techniques including stretching, indirect vision, alternative positions, loupes and proper lighting.
- Identify and discuss health issues for women; to include nutrition, pregnancy, hormone related conditions, medications, osteoporosis and bisphosphonates
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