Skill development sessions are structured to develop actual experience in ergonomic principles, patient assessment, extraoral and intraoral exam, instrumentation skills, deposit removal, mechanical polishing, and topical fluoride application. Small groups will be utilized for practical application skills, with students working on each other or using simulation manikins. Appropriate infection control techniques and safety precautions required in a dental setting will be implemented.
Prerequisites
DENT 116 and acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program
Semester Offered
Fall