DHYG 222 C25 Class Dates & Times

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Course Description

This clinical course challenges the dental hygiene student to work ethically, professionally and independently in providing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment for clients in all stages of periodontal health with increased concentration on treating clients with moderate to severe periodontal disease. Dental hygiene treatment based on current scientific theories, research, and standard of care is expected. Meeting the individual needs of clients utilizing problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, increased efficiency in patient and time management skills, and good communication is emphasized. Students make preparation for a clinical board examination with criterion selection of a suitable patient. (180 total clinic hours/semester) 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 222:

The course description is changing to: This clinical course challenges the dental hygiene student to work ethically, professionally and independently in providing comprehensive dental hygiene treatment for clients in all stages of periodontal health with increased concentration on treating clients with moderate to severe periodontal disease. Dental hygiene treatment based on current scientific theories, research, and standard of care is expected. Meeting the individual needs of clients utilizing problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, increased efficiency in patient and time management skills, and good communication is emphasized. Students make preparation for a clinical board examination with criterion selection of a suitable patient. (180 total clinic hours/semester)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program, DHYG 201, DHYG 221, DHYG 240, DHYG 251and corequisites DHYG 211, DHYG 212 and DHYG 242.
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.

Textbooks

Bookstores are located on the Roane County and Oak Ridge campuses.

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 222 C25