This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type I, II and III patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process III introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.
Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508106 - Dental Hygiene Process 2, DENTAL 10508108 - Periodontology, DENTAL 10508109 - Cariology, DENTAL 10508110 - Nutrition and Dental Health] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Dental Hygienist, Dental Hygienist - Colby]