Clinical Dental Hygiene #1

Catalog description

Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Dental Hygiene program. The students are exposed to the continuation of clinical dental hygiene. Students apply knowledge, critical thinking and basic clinical skills acquired in previous completed dental hygiene courses. Emphasis is placed on periodontal maintenance and recall patients with gingivitis and early periodontal disease. Requires evaluation of clinical performance through the demonstration of skill acquisition and clinical competency. 162.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)