Apr 17, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2018-19 
    
TCC Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DEH1802L Dental Hygiene II Clinic

4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 , DEH2602L .
Corequisite(s): DEH1802 .
Application of content from   in providing patient care in the dental hygiene clinic. Emphasis is on total patient care through treatment planning from thorough patient assessment. Periodontally involved patients will be treated, affording students instruction in advanced periodontal instrumentation. Clinical sessions will include practice in advanced instrumentation techniques, as well as expanded functions taught in the theory course. Competency requirements for the completion of this clinical course include topics to help students master the expanded function skills to either a laboratory or clinical level. Clinical experience in the areas of special needs, children and periodontal patients will be obtained from external dental health facilities. Contact: 240 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.