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May 11, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 258 Oral Disease Prevention2 credits Students are introduced to basic principles of dental diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Students will learn concepts of preventive oral health and patient oral self-care.
Prerequisites: DHYG 248 , DHYG 252 , DHYG 253 , DHYG 254 , and DHYG 326
Corequisites: DHYG 321 , DHYG 322 , DHYG 323 , DHYG 324 , DHYG 325 , and DHYG 329
Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the dental caries process and its treatment and prevention strategies
- Describe types of fluorides, their applications, and their relation to the caries process
- List and explain anti-microbial medicaments in the treatment of dental disease
- Describe the process of dentinal hypersensitivity and its treatment options
- Explain the importance of dental sealants and their application procedure for the prevention of dental caries
- Describe the processes, uses, and potential side effects of tooth whitening and coronal polish
- Identify the various intraoral stains, their etiology, and methods of removal
- Assess the patient’s individual needs and make appropriate recommendations for post-operative care for healing of the periodontal tissues
- Describe the proper use and limitations of oral hygiene aids, such as tooth brush and floss
- Make appropriate recommendations to the dental patient regarding oral hygiene aids and medicaments after identifying the patient’s oral conditions
- Apply Caries Risk Assessment to individual patient care
Program Outcomes This course teaches to the following program outcome:
- be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist
Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20
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