Catalog 2011-2012

DEH 2804L Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab (O)

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. Lab fee $25. Insurance fee $22.

4 credits

Prerequisites

DEH 1802, DEH 1802L.

Corequisites

HUN 1201, DEH 2804.