Apr 18, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2021-22 
    
TCC Catalog 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DEH1802 Dental Hygiene II Theory

2 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L  and DEH2300 .
Corequisite(s): DEH1802L .
Continuation of dental hygiene theory from DEH1800 , with emphasis on didactic information regarding patient assessment, periodontal case study development, advanced instrumentation techniques and the use of ultrasonic scalers. State-regulated expanded functions are presented didactically and in laboratory, including, but not limited to, proper procedures in use of rubber dams, matrix retainers, root planing, use of ultrasonic scalers, retraction cord placement and removal, post-operative osteitis dressing, periodontal dressing and cytological specimens. Selected topics are required for clinical competence in DEH1802L . Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.