DENH 101 Introduction to Dental Hygiene*

This Course is designed to introduce the student to the basic components of Dental Hygiene practice. Various methods and principles to prevent disease transmission will be instructed. The chain of infection control affecting the dental office environment will be demonstrated and developed. Topics include blood borne pathogens, federal regulations, dental office asepsis protocol, with chemical and emergency plans. Basic assessments competency of exposure control protocols, instrumentation techniques, and oral hygiene development. The use and care of dental instruments and equipment will be demonstrated and evaluated.

Credits

2.00 Credits

DENH 101Introduction to Dental Hygiene*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This Course is designed to introduce the student to the basic components of Dental Hygiene practice. Various methods and principles to prevent disease transmission will be instructed. The chain of infection control affecting the dental office environment will be demonstrated and developed. Topics include blood borne pathogens, federal regulations, dental office asepsis protocol, with chemical and emergency plans. Basic assessments competency of exposure control protocols, instrumentation techniques, and oral hygiene development. The use and care of dental instruments and equipment will be demonstrated and evaluated.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies