Dental Hygiene Clinic II.

Catalog description

This lecture/ lab/ clinic course is designed to enable students to expand their experience in treatment of the periodontally involved patient. Students refine techniques for treatment planning, root planing, and non-surgical periodontal treatment. Desensitization techniques, and pit and tissue sealants, are introduced. Utilization of radiographs, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation in patient care is further developed. Students integrate knowledge and skills developed in DH 129B , DH 143 , and all previous coursework to date. Prerequisites: DH 129B . Corequisites: DH 130 .