DEN102 — Dental Hygiene II
DEN 102 - Dental Hygiene II DEN 102 - Dental Hygiene II Theory and clinical experience in dental hygiene process of care to treat diverse populations that includes cultural awareness, patient assessment, treatment planning, instrumentation, and evaluation of patient care. Topics include patients with special needs, oral physiotherapy, medical/dental emergencies, identification and reporting of child abuse, and oral health instruction that incorporates motivational interviewing and addresses oral health literacy. Prepare appropriate and specific treatment plans based on patient need. Explain and explain basic terminology related to oral physiotherapy as it relates to oral health and the oral-systemic association. Explain the importance of oral self-care instruction and patient rapport as an integral part of providing patients with optimal dental hygiene care using motivational interviewing skills. Apply concepts of oral physiotherapy and oral self-care health instruction to personal needs, while appreciating the importance of being a role model for patients in terms of one’s own oral health status and lifestyle choices. Establish skills for effective patient interaction and motivational interviewing, while displaying sensitivity to patients’ needs. Discuss the value of visual and printed materials in providing patient education and for increasing oral health awareness. Discuss and apply ultrasonic scaling in the clinical setting. Discuss and apply dental hygiene treatment adap