DH 192 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

This course is a continuation of DH 191. The focus is on preparing students to perform traditional dental hygiene clinical techniques. They learn about instrumentation (sharpening, designs and uses of dental hygiene instruments) and tooth examination through radiographs and digital intra- oral photography. Students also learn about tooth treatments, including deposit and stain removal, selective coronal polishing, and fluoride applications. They prepare and use study models, learn about the care of removable dental prosthesis, and develop treatment plans in preparation for the clinical work in DH 293. Students are provided with the opportunity to practice learned clinical skills on peers.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 109, DH 115, DH 135, DH 150, DH 191, and ENGL 102 (Prequisite or Corequisite)

Corequisites:

ENGL 102 (Prequisite or Corequisite)

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

2-0-6-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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