6.00 Credits
Introduces disease and preventive oral health services. This course studies the intraoral structures to provide students with a basis for understanding abnormal and disease states. Emphasis is placed on assessment techniques, instrumentation skills, ergonomic considerations to prevent occupational injury, infection control procedures that protect both the client and the hygienist, and basic home care instructions for the client. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Hygiene AS program. Prerequisite: BIOL 221 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: DH 110 and 120. (FYS)
Prerequisite:
BIOL 221 & DH 110 & DH 120
Corequisite:
DH 110, DH 120