DHYG 100 Dental Hygiene Theory and Clinic I
Through lecture and laboratory experience students will become knowledgeable and develop proficiency in basic principles of infection control, instrumentation, patient motivation, and assessment techniques. Clinic will correlate knowledge from the didactic portion of the course to conducting oral health services on typodonts and/or student partners under direct supervision of a supervising dentist. Skills will be practiced to competency.
Hours Weekly
2.5 hours theory, 6 hours clinic weekly