DHYG 231 Clinical Dental Hygiene II

This course is a continuation of DHYG 121 Clinical Dental Hygiene I, and emphasizes gingival and periodontal problems, treatment and prevention. The application of the theoretical material to the clinical techniques will enable students to provide increased patient care. A rotation through external affiliations also is required. Attainment of proficiency levels of the clinical components of this course is required for entrance into DHYG 241 Clinical Dental Hygiene III. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students.
Pre-requisite(s): DHYG 110 Preventive Dentistry I ; BIOL 125 Nutrition ; DHYG 117 Dental Radiology ; DHYG 120 Preventive Dentistry II ; DHYG 121 Clinical Dental Hygiene I .
Co-requisite(s): DHYG 206 Pathology ; DHYG 207 Periodontology ; DHYG 208 Dental Materials ; DHYG 230 Preventive Dentistry III .
Lab and course fees will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lab: 14