DEH 2804L - Dental Hygiene III Clinic SP

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

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Description:

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DEH1802, DEH1802L, DES1044, DES2100, DES2100L, DEH2602, DEH 2602L and DEH2300. Corequisite: DEH2804*. This is the final clinical course. The student will demonstrate ability to synthesize and conceptualize all knowledge, theory skills previously learned and utilize these skills and practical skills previously learned and utilize these skills to provide direct patient services at the entry level (or above) proficiency required of a licensed dental hygienist. Responsibilities in expanded functions will be practiced and performed to clinical competence on patients including application of pit and fissure sealants, polishing amalgam restorations, transferring dental instruments, use of ultrasonic scalers, correlation of radiographs, root planning, impressions for study models and monitoring nitrous oxide. External clinical experience in the areas of special needs patients and geriatric patients will be obtained from area correctional institutions and public health facilities. A mock clinical board exam utilizing members of the professional community as examiners will be administered to students in preparation for the state board examination. Contact: 240 clock hours per semester. Additional fee.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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