Clinical Dental Hygiene II

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This course is a continuation of DHYG 121 Clinical Dental Hygiene I , and emphasizes gingival and periodontal problems, treatment and prevention. The application of the theoretical material to the clinical techniques will enable students to provide increased patient care. A rotation through external affiliations also is required. Attainment of proficiency levels of the clinical components of this course is required for entrance into DHYG 241 Clinical Dental Hygiene III . OPEN ONLY Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Pre-requisite(s): DHYG 110 Preventive Dentistry I ; BIOL 125 Nutrition ; DHYG 117 Dental Radiology ; DHYG 120 Preventive Dentistry II ; DHYG 121 Clinical Dental Hygiene I . Co-requisite(s): DHYG 206 Pathology ; DHYG 207 Periodontology ; DHYG 208 Dental Materials ; DHYG 230 Preventive Dentistry III . Lab and course fees will be required