DHE 255LC - Dental Hygiene IV Clinical

3 Credits, 12 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 12 lab periods

This is the clinical lab portion of DHE 255. Includes application of dental hygiene skills with a variety of clinical patients with dental hygiene care plans at the advanced level. Also includes national, regional, and state exam preparation, advanced instrumentation, advanced ultrasonic inserts and techniques, and preparing for entry level employment.

Prerequisite(s): DHE 208, 208LC, 209, 212, 250, and 250LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 213, DHE 213CA, DHE 213CB, DHE 216, DHE 255
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene department before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Outline:

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