Clinical Dental Hygiene #5

Catalog description

This course is 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 clinical skills acquired in previous completed dental hygiene courses. Emphasis is placed on periodontal maintenance and recall patients with early to advanced periodontal disease. Requires evaluation of clinical performance through the demonstration of clinical competence. 216.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)