DEH 2005 Dental Hygiene III
This course expands concepts from previous dental hygiene courses in the development, assessment, and evaluation of patient care. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, care, and management of patients with special needs; ultrasonic instrumentation, root debridement therapy and advanced instrumentation will be addressed. Continuation of medical emergency management and procedures is also incorporated. Additionally, this course reviews the study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental practice settings involving current concepts and pain control modalities associated with local anesthesia. 30 class hours.
Prerequisite
DEH 2802L and any area II Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree program requirements.