DHY 100 — Introduction to Dental Hygiene Fundamentals
Introduces the dental hygiene profession including the role of the dental hygienist as a member of the dental health care team, professionalism, ethics related to the dental setting, evidence-based decision-making and inter-professional collaboration. Dental terminology, tooth identification and numbering, prevention of disease transmission including basic infection control and sterilization techniques, proper positioning and ergonomics, and initial instrument basics are emphasized. Strategies and skills for student success in the dental hygiene program will be address. Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program.