DHY 139 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I

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Prerequisites: DXX 127, DHY 122, DHY 123, DHY 124, DHY 125, DHY 126, and DHY 129; Corequisites: DHY 138 – Prerequisites: DXX 127, DHY 122, DHY 123, DHY 124, DHY 125, DHY 126, and DHY129; co-requisite: DHY 138. First of four courses in providing the clinical treatment of dental hygiene patients of all levels of periodontal disease. Emphasis is on building the fundamental skills for treating and managing dental hygiene patients. The course is offered only during Winter semester of 2014. Recommended Skills: Ability to listen to patients during medical and dental history interviews and to speak, read and write the English language in order to educate the patient, obtain informed consent for treatment and accurately complete patient records. DH 209