DH 102 - Preventive Oral Health Care II

Institution:

Manor College

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Description:

This course focuses on transition into clinical practice. Development of clinical skills continues with consideration of periodontal assessment and treatment planning and the introduction of ultrasonic instrumentation, polishing pit and fi ssure sealant application, instrument sharpening procedures and pain control techniques. Students are also familiarized with the scope of dental specialty areas and common procedures performed in prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics and orthodontics. In the entry level clinical component of this course, the student applies principles and techniques learned in didactic and pre-clinical laboratory courses to actual clinical practice. Students render dental hygiene services to patients in a clinical setting. Assessment, diagnosis and planning skills are cultivated, as well as basic instrumentation skills. (Three hours lecture/8-9 hours clinic) Prerequisites: This course is open to students who have attained a passing grade of "C" or better in all attempted dental hygienedidactic courses, and a "Pass" in pre-clinic laboratory.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manor.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 885-2360

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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