DTHY 341 - Dental Hygiene Theory I

Credits: 4

This course introduces the theory of the dental hygiene process of care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Emphasis is on providing the student with an ethical and scientific foundation to use in applying appropriate infection control procedures, introductory client assessment procedures, and basic instrumentation skills. The use of the dental hygiene diagnosis in developing a care plan is introduced. Current clinic issues are addressed in a one-hour weekly seminar. Prereq: Admission into the dental hygiene program. (3-1 [seminar]) Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F.

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