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.

Credits

3 Credits

Corequisite

DENH 151C

DENH 151Dental Hygiene Theory 2*

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I. General Information

Department

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