DHY 120 - Concepts of Pre- Clinical Dental Hygiene I

Institution:

Saint Louis Community College-Meramec

Subject:

Description:

Development of basic foundations for competent delivery of preventive, therapeutic and educational dental hygiene services to the public. Establish a solid knowledge base for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Theory and practical aspects of prevention of disease transmission and pre-treatment patient evaluation are emphasized. Basic instrumentation design and technique for use are covered in depth. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program, CPR health care provider level and Reading Proficiency.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlcc.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 984-7500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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