DHYG 140   Clinical Dental Hygiene II* (4 Hours)

Prerequisites : Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and DHYG 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and DHYG 125 with a grade of "C" or higher and DHYG 138 with a grade of "C" or higher and DHYG 142 with a grade of "C" or higher and SOC 122.

Corequisites: DHYG 135 and DHYG 146 and DHYG 148.

The course will include clinical application of dental hygiene techniques and instrumentation, oral health products, patient motivation and educational techniques, preventive strategies including use of an intraoral clinic camera, and an introduction to selected dental specialties. Students will be prepared for medical and dental emergencies that may be encountered in various practice settings. An introduction to the dental hygiene process of care (ADPIED) and working with special needs patient populations will be provided.

Dental Hygiene, AAS

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The JCCC Dental Hygiene, AAS program prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.