This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process I. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students apply patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2 patients and perio case patients. Dental Hygiene Process II introduces the application of fluoride and desensitizing agents, whole mouth assessments, comprehensive periodontal examinations, application of sealants and patient classification. Students also begin performing removal of supragingival stain, dental plaque, calcified accretions and deposits. The course reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508102 - Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology, DENTAL 10508103 - Dental Radiography, DENTAL 10508105 - Dental Hygiene Process 1] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508109 - Cariology] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Dental Hygienist]