INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE

0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the dental hygiene profession and the role of the dental hygienist as a member of a team of health care providers who engage people in a compassionate manner to educate them on the value of obtaining and maintaining excellent dental hygiene practices. Basic responsibilities of the dental hygienist such as patient interaction and procedures, basic aseptic techniques, basic radiology procedures, and basic instrumentation skills will be demonstrated and practiced. One-half lecture hour per week.