DH 240 - Dental Hygiene Concepts II with Lab

Prerequisites: sophomore status, DH 214, DH 220 This course is an extension of DH 220 and focuses on the continuing development of the didactic, affective, and psychomotor skills necessary for comprehensive dental hygiene treatment. Lecture topics include medical history, oral inspection, data collection procedures, caries process, fluoride, oral physiotherapy and chemotherapeutics for the management of caries and periodontal disease, and treatment planning. Classroom presentations concentrate on the dental hygiene process of care. Clinical laboratory fee. 4 credits