NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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DHYG 3300 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II


This course provides students the opportunity to gain further practical experience in dental hygiene procedures by providing comprehensive patient care in clinical settings.  A flexible format allows students to meet requirements in procedures for patient record-keeping, patient education, dental prophylaxis, dental radiography and routine clinical procedures.

Credits: 5

Prerequisites:
Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of DHYG 3300 Clinical Dental Hygiene II , the student will:

  1. Apply Standard Infection Control Precautions.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in taking and recording medical histories and vital signs.
  3. Design individualized dental hygiene care plans.
  4. Demonstrate calculus charting, debridement and stain removal without traumatizing hard of soft tissue.
  5. Maintain instrument sharpness.
  6. Demonstrate advanced instrumentation techniques.
  7. Critique required diagnostic radiographs.
  8. Demonstrate the use of the air-powder polisher.
  9. Evaluate all patients for the need of adjunct therapy.
  10. Demonstrate the use of the ultrasonic scaler.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to apply pit and fissure sealants.
  12. Capture intra- oral images using the intra -oral camera.
  13. Demonstrate effective scheduling, record-keeping, sterilization, screening, and assisting skills while performing clinic and office assistant responsibilities
  14. Perform soft tissue therapy using the dental laser.




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