DHYG 141 025 Class Dates & Times

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Course Description

This course presents concepts of supportive dental hygiene therapy including ultrasonic debridement, air/powder polishing, subgingival irrigation, treatments for tooth hypersensitivity, patient management techniques (including antibiotic therapy), care of dental appliances/prostheses, and pit and fissure sealants. The use of supportive dental hygiene treatment in providing comprehensive care is introduced. The application of evidence based clinical practice is included. (3 lecture hours/week) Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.

Effective 2024 Fall Semester, the following will be changing for DHYG 141:

The course description is changing to: This course presents concepts of supportive dental hygiene therapy including ultrasonic debridement, air/powder polishing, subgingival irrigation, treatments for tooth hypersensitivity, patient management techniques (including antibiotic therapy), care of dental appliances/prostheses, and pit and fissure sealants. The use of supportive dental hygiene treatment in providing comprehensive care is introduced. The application of evidence based clinical practice is included. (3 lecture hours/week)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program., DHYG 101, DHYG 111, DHYG 132 and Co-requisites DHYG 112, DHYG 121, and DHYG 161
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.

Textbooks

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Registration Information

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Contact Information

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Contact this course's academic department. Be sure to mention the course number: DHYG 141 025