Clinical Dental Hygiene III Practice

Catalog description

DH 4303. Clinical Dental Hygiene III Practice. Utilization of evidence-based decision making and critical thinking; integration of the dental hygiene process of care and oral health education for patients with emphasis on the adolescent and geriatric patient and the adult patient exhibiting moderate periodontal disease, providing appropriate adjunct procedures and continued provision of competent care for patients with less complicated needs. Skills for working in interprofessional teams to enhance communication and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to support comprehensive patient care. Guided practice sessions, adjunct clinical procedures, and quality assurance measures. This required course is part of the major in dental hygiene. As with all required dental hygiene courses, this course is contextualized in and compliant with the Commission on Dental Accreditation requirements. The content is essential for accreditation and prepares BSDH students for success on the National Dental Hygiene Examination. Co-requisite: DH 4301 . 12 to 16 clinical laboratory hours a week. Credit: Four hours.