DHE 255LC - Dental Hygiene IV Clinical

1. Outline patient and candidate requirements and procedures for the WREB clinical examination.
2. Demonstrate advanced fulcrum techniques, advanced instrumentation, techniques for heavy calculus removal, and advanced techniques for root surface debridement at the level of competency.
3. Demonstrate power instrumentation for proper angulation and adaptation, and proper use of lasers.
4. Apply the ADHA Code of Ethics as a guide for ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice.
5. Document accurate information in the assessment, identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of dental hygiene services.
6. Demonstrate effective communicate skills verbally, non-verbally, both written and electronically.

1. American Dental Association (ADA) National Board Review and Preparation
2. Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) Dental Hygiene Review and Preparation
   1. Identifying individual needs
   2. Mock exam
3. Advanced Instrumentation
   1. Reinforcement scaling techniques
   2. Furcation instruments
   3. Mini-bladed gracey curets
4. Advanced Ultrasonic Inserts and Techniques
   1. Insert selection
   2. Instrumentation technique
5. Preparing for Entry Level Employment
6. Successful placement of composite and amalgam restorations into Kilgore tooth
7. Use of laser therapy