DEH 2804L Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab

This course emphasizes individualized evidence-based care planning for the periodontal and special needs patient. The student demonstrates competency in oral prophylaxis, root surface debridement and detoxification. Appropriate integration of newly introduced advanced techniques and technology such as nitrous oxide conscious sedation, intraoral photography, phase contrast microscope, chemotherapeutics and nutritional counseling may be used. Comprehensive patient case reporting is required.