Dental Hygiene Theory II

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Examines the theories and practices of dental hygiene care with emphasis on advanced instrumentation techniques and supportive dental hygiene therapy including tobacco cessation intervention, fluoridation and fluoride therapy, supplementary aids, chemotherapeutics, and desensitization. The student examines the dental hygiene process of care emphasizing treatment planning. Course offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in DNHY 110 , DNHY 111 , DNHY 112 , DNHY 113 , DNHY 114 and DNHY 115 Corequisite(s): DNHY 121 , DNHY 122 , DNHY 123 , DNHY 124