DEH 285 - Clinical Theory of Dental Hygiene III

Institution:

Pueblo Community College

Subject:

Description:

2 CR. (3 LBV) PRQ: Current enrollment in Dental Hygiene program. Serves as the capstone course of the final semester of a two-year curriculum. Prepares the student for two major goals: basic competence for transition to provision of dental hygiene services in private practice; and the ability to successfully pass both written National Boards examinations and regional dental hygiene clinical examinations. Emphasizes the application of case based learning. Major topics include: cosmetic bleaching, air powered polishing devices, application of the re-evaluation process in treatment planning for periodontally involved cases, preparation for the CRDTS regional clinical exam process, application of an effective tobacco cessation process, technique and process for gingival curettage, technique and process for amalgam polishing and margination, care of cosmetic dental restorations, and maintenance of implants.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pueblocc.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 549-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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