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DHY 8100 Dental Hygiene Care I
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The purpose of the course is to introduce the dental hygiene process of care with a focus on periodontal instrumentation. Concepts and techniques of instrumentation are practiced in both the simulation laboratory with simulators and in the clinical setting with fellow students as patients. Periodontal instruments introduced include the following: scalers, universal curets, gracey curets, and ultrasonic/sonic instrumentation. Assessment instruments introduced include: dental explorers and periodontal probe. Additional skills introduced include: infection control protocol, body mechanics, oral hygiene instruction (brushing and flossing), professional fluoride application, removal of extrinsic stain (polishing/air polishing), and instrument sharpening. | 5 | 0 | 0 | | |
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