Prerequisite(s): Admission procedures completed or consent of Dental Hygiene Department Chair. Concurrent enrollment in DNHY 3014.
Application of didactic instruction from the course Dental Hygiene I (DNHY 3014) with emphasis on application of the principles of infection control, acquiring skills to detect and remove calculus and other tooth deposits, and assessment and documentation of patients’ medical, dental, and periodontal status. Laboratory practice on manikins and clinical experiences on selected patients (fellow classmates).