DH-108

Principles of Dental Hygiene I

This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of the dental team, and consists of an overview of theory, which prepares the student for practical clinical experience. Preclinical theory will include introductory knowledge for obtaining accurate health history records and the fundamentals of effectively and efficiently performing basic clinical procedures. The student will be introduced to the history of dental hygiene, its regulations, governance, Standards of Practice, Quality Assurance Program, and its relationship to dentistry. The student will accurately collect, investigate and record health history information; study the importance of ergonomics; basic instrumentation, and response to basic medical emergencies.

Credit Hours

84

Min. Grade

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