DH108 — Clinical Dental Hygiene I
The introduction of basic instrumentation principles and skills essential to the assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of client care are emphasized. Focus on clinical procedures for patient assessment will include infection control, health history, extra and intraoral examination, gingival evaluation, periodontal assessment, and dental practice software management. Students will practice on mannequins and partners in order to develop their skills.
Prerequisites: DH107