DHYG-309 : Preclinical Dental Hygiene Techniques Lecture / Laboratory

This course is designed to introduce the student to the use and care of dental hygiene armamentarium, to enable the student to develop skills and techniques necessary to perform practices and procedures of the dental hygiene appointment. The student will use the experiences to foster the patient care competencies for entry into the profession of dental hygiene. Laboratory sessions will allow for the development of competency in technical and judgmental skills necessary for clinical procedures. Peer patient experience will provide an introduction to the patient care system. Opportunities will be provided for the student to identify his or her role as a dental hygienist with an emphasis on personal and professional development.