DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC III

5.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 226, DHYGN 228, DHYGN 231 and DHYGN 244, all with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of DHYGN 231 with emphasis on increasing clinical competency and efficiency in those procedures the dental hygienist routinely performs in clinical practice. Students complete a case patient presentation which incorporates treatment planning, dietary analysis, counseling, caries susceptibility testing, and oral hygiene indices in addition to the oral prophylaxis. Planned and supervised clinical experiences are arranged in the dental hygiene clinic and outside agencies. Fifteen laboratory hours per week.