This is the fourth clinical course in a series that leads integrative cognitive knowledge with practical applications of dental hygiene therapies to achieve specific objectives for clinical dental hygiene practice. Emphasis is on mastery of skills and techniques previously introduced: patient management skills including comprehensive evaluation, risk assessment, treatment planning, pain control, and adjunctive antibiotic therapy. Continue to expand the student’s clinical development and knowledge of current therapies, advanced manual instrumentation, ultrasonic instrumentation, soft tissue management, implant care, and maintenance. The instructor serves as a group facilitator who assists the student in developing an appreciation for the concepts, topics and procedures related to the clinical experience while assisting the student to transition to private clinical practice. It is expected that the dental hygiene student will begin to incorporate the basics of autonomous decision-making in the process of patient care. A burgeoning portfolio of competencies is expected at the completion of this course.
Prerequisites
DHG185