Dental Hygiene Theory I

Course ID
134965
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

This course is designed to introduce the student to dental hygiene practice which includes the role of the dental hygiene professional, dental hygiene process of care, evidence-based dental hygiene practice, ethical decision making, medical emergency care, medical and dental histories, extra/intra-oral examinations, dental biofilm, deposits, stains, fluorides, periodontal disease and carious lesion development and classifications, calculus classifications, documenting calculus, occlusal assessments, caries and restorations, treatment planning, oral infection control, and dental hygiene appointment procedures.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
304
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
8:30–11:20 a.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/28/24–12/11/24
Department Phone
673-8247
Notes (For Filter)
Differential Tuition Fee: $88.25 per credit. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DH
Class Materials