Students will provide direct patient care in a supervised clinical setting using the dental hygiene process of care. The clinical experiences will include patient assessment, radiographs, dental hygiene diagnosis, oral health education, oral prophylaxis and periodontal therapy. Students will provide dental hygiene care to patients with periodontal health, gingivitis, or Stage I or II periodontitis. Individuals of all ages, including medically compromised patients, will be treated. Students will be required to document patient care using the SOAP method. Appropriate infection control techniques and radiation safety precautions required in dental settings will be
implemented.
Semester Offered
Spring