DEN201 — Dental Hygiene III
DEN 201 - Dental Hygiene III DEN 201 - Dental Hygiene III Continuation of patient care from DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II. Integration of theory with clinical experience in various oral hygiene preventive and therapeutic procedures. Emphasis on planning and execution of the total patient treatment (including tobacco cessation). Students are required to provide direct patient care at off-campus community based clinics. Explain the incidence, predisposing factors, and treatment of the oral cancer patient. Exhibit developing proficiency in traditional and digital radiographic techniques on patients and be able to interpret basic landmarks and oral structures found on radiographs. Recognize caries, restorative materials, incipient and advanced periodontal disease, endodontic therapy, root formation, retained roots, appliances and supernumerary teeth. Chart the patient’s mouth for periodontal and dental manifestations using conventional paper charting and computer software technology. Assess the patient’s need for a fluoride treatment and properly perform this treatment utilizing fluoride tray treatments or fluoride varnish treatments. Discuss the purpose, procedures, and treatment planning involved in the placement of dental sealants. Describe and provide proper patient management of the cancer patient. Treat patients while meeting