Principles of Dental Hygiene III Clinic

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This course is a continuation of Principles of Dental Hygiene II. Students will continue to develop professional judgment and clinical skills by providing comprehensive dental hygiene care in a group practice setting as well as in specialty rotations and at extramural sites. The course will also provide students with continued knowledge in the treatment of patients who have periodontal involvement as well as medically compromised. Students will use evidence-based knowledge in their development of treatment plans and in delivery of Dental Hygiene care. An emphasis on advanced clinical skills including calculus detection and removal will be the focus. (Prerequisites: Periodontics, Principles of Dental Hygiene II Lecture and Clinic, Dental Materials, Writing Workshop I) (Fall)