DTHY 1103 - DH Theory & Techniques 2

Credits: 2

Continuation of principles and techniques for dental hygiene care, with the addition of rationale and technique for polishing and application of fluorides. Continuation of patient assessment techniques with emphasis on performing and documenting extra-oral/intra-oral examinations and dental/periodontal charting. Ethics and history of dental hygiene profession and application of patient education. Treatment planning and patient management techniques for dental anxiety and oral hypersensitivity. Review of infection control measures. Instrument sharpening techniques are introduced. Prereq: DTHY 1102 and Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. $