DENH 151 Dental Hygiene Theory 2*
Students will continue to develop instrumentation skills, treatment planning and patient education. Didactic and clinical instruction will present an emphasis on hard and soft deposit removal and preparation for clinical patients. The student will develop knowledge and skills in patient education and motivational techniques, nutritional counseling, assisting disabled dental patients, tobacco cessation, and the fearful or phobic patient. Patient care begins with the child, adolescent and adult patient with limited periodontal needs. Patient treatment will begin the 9th week of the Semester.
DENH 151Dental Hygiene Theory 2*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Corequisite Narrative
DENH 151C
III. Catalog Course Description
Students will continue to develop instrumentation skills, treatment planning and patient education. Didactic and clinical instruction will present an emphasis on hard and soft deposit removal and preparation for clinical patients. The student will develop knowledge and skills in patient education and motivational techniques, nutritional counseling, assisting disabled dental patients, tobacco cessation, and the fearful or phobic patient. Patient care begins with the child, adolescent and adult patient with limited periodontal needs. Patient treatment will begin the 9th week of the Semester.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Each Student will be required to assess, evaluate and present in class factors relating to patient care
- Develop a Nutritional plan and Journal
- Student will develop a dietary analysis and keep a record of personal diet containing goals and objectives
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies