Dental Hygiene Process 3

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This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process 2. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 1, 2 and 3 patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process 3 introduces root detoxification using hand and ultrasonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans to accommodate patients with special needs. Prerequisite(s): Complete DENHYG-106, DENHYG-108, DENHYG-109 and DENHYG-110. Completion of or currently enrolled in DENHYG-111.