DHY 162 — Clinical Dental Hygiene II
marks the student’s first clinical experience with patient care, emphasizing the application of dental hygiene theories, principles, and responsibilities appropriate to the student’s current level of knowledge. Under faculty supervision, students provide care to patients of varying age groups presenting with healthy gingiva or early periodontal involvement. The course focuses on developing clinical instrumentation skills introduced in Clinical Dental Hygiene I: Pre-Clinic, while integrating knowledge from didactic coursework. Students also participate in off-site clinical observations to broaden their understanding of interdisciplinary care. Professionalism and ethical practice continue to be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisites: DHY 150 , DHY 152 , DHY 154 , DHY 155 , DHY 156 , DHY 157 , DHY 158 , and DHY 159 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency Corequisites: DHY 160 , DHY 164 , DHY 167 , and DHY 168
Prerequisites: DHY 150, DHY 152, DHY 154, DHY 155, DHY 156, DHY 157, DHY 158, DHY 159