DENT 253 - Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar III

Introduces the dental hygiene student to the oral needs of patients with: sensory disabilities, endocrine disorders, respiratory diseases, transmissible diseases, cancer, organ transplants, musculoskeletal disorders, dental implants, central nervous system disorders, blood disorders, autoimmune disorders. Special emphasis is placed on the treatment needs and the recall/maintenance phase of dental hygiene care. In addition, the topics of nutritional counseling, teeth whitening techniques, alternative fulcrums, and written and clinical board examination preparation are discussed. Interview preparation and compilation of a competency-based portfolio are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): C or better in DENT 251. (PCS 1.2, 2 credit hours - 2 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)