DEH 2804L - Dental Hygiene Clinic III

4 cr. hrs.
Credit Hours: 4

This course is a continuation of DEH 1802L. You will demonstrate the ability to synthesize and conceptualize all knowledge and theory skills previously learned and utilize these skills to provide direct patient services at the entry-level proficiency required of a licensed dental hygienist. Patients treated will be at a higher-level of difficulty than previous clinics. Responsibilities in expanded functions will be practiced and performed to clinical competence on patients including application of pit and fissure sealants, use of ultrasonic/sonic, air polisher, correlations of radiographs, root planning, and taking impressions for study models. Local anesthetic lab will provide you with the skills needed to effectively and safely administer local anesthetic via injection to patients who require it.

Lab Fee: Yes
Course Designations: (OA)

Prerequisite(s): DEH 1802L.
Corequisite(s): DEH 2804.