Preventive Dentistry

Catalog description

Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Dental Hygiene Program. This course provides the fundamentals of preventive dentistry concepts and modalities including the dental assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation of clinical preventive procedures. The emphasis is on prevention of dental diseases through effective patient education and motivation. Preventive dental products will be reviewed and analyzed. 27.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)