DHYG221 — Clinical Dental Hygiene II
DHYG 221 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II DHYG 221 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II 2 Credit(s) This clinical course focuses on the dental hygiene student building on prior experience in providing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment. Increased opportunity for treating clients with moderate to severe periodontal disease for different age groups (child, adolescent, adult and geriatric) as well as those with complex medical and pharmacological histories is introduced. Students gain experience in applying advanced strategies in assessment, care planning, oral health education, and instrumentation. Student directed judgment and relating theory to the clinical component of dental hygiene education are emphasized. Clinical Hours: 180 hours per semester General Education Requirement: No TN Transfer Pathway: No
Prerequisites: DHYG133, DHYG171