DHYG 140 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: DHYG 121 Corequisites: DHYG 142 and DHYG 146 and DHYG 148 and prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 225 and DHYG 135 The course will include clinical application of dental hygiene techniques and instrumentation, oral health products, patient motivation and educational techniques, preventive strategies including use of an intraoral clinic camera and an introduction to selected dental specialties. Students will be prepared for medical and dental emergencies, which may be encountered in various practice settings. An introduction to the dental hygiene process (ADPIE) and working with special-needs patient populations will be provided. 2 hrs. lecture & 8 hrs. clinic/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $25 to $35.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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