DHG 220 - Dental Hygiene V

Institution:

Carl Sandburg College

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Description:

This course is designed to prepare the student in making the transition from the "educational setting" to the "real world" of dental hygiene by covering dental specialties, advanced treatment planning, and preparation for the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination. This course includes a study of the rationale, indications and/or contraindications for amalgam polishing, periodontal dressings, rubber dams, suture removal, and dental cements/ liners/varnishes. Emphasis will be placed on treatment planning for comprehensive dental hygiene care as would be expected in private practice. Preparation for the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination will involve deliberation of case studies as a review of all topics covered on the examination. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of second year, Fall semester dental hygiene courses Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sandburg.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 344-2518

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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