Prevention of Dental Disease

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Introduction to preventive aids, chemotherapeutic agents, and motivational interviewing techniques to help patients achieve optimum oral health, reduce incidence of disease, and minimize risk of oral injury. Instills critical thinking in etiologic agents, cariology, fluorides, sealants, nutrition, and their oral and systemic implications. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.