DHYG 216 - Oral Health Care For The Geriatric Patient

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Spring The course will involve students in dealing with concerns that are unique to the elderly in order to render appropriate oral health treatment. The impact of aging on normal physiologic functioning, as well as the disease state is explored, with emphasis on interpersonal skills as related to geriatric patients. Comprehensive treatment plans for an elderly patient will be formulated relative to individual oral needs. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: DHYG 206, Pathology; DHYG 207, Periodontology; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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