Catalog 2015-2016

DHYG 2020 Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab (0-6-2)

This course continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants; scaling, debridement, and root planning; ultrasonic and air polishing; dietary analysis; and applied techniques. Students must pay a $150 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Summer

Prerequisite

DHYG 1070 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1090 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1111 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisite

DHYG 2010