DEN 220 Dental Hygiene Theory III

Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course introduces advanced principles of patient care. Topics include advanced periodontal debridement, subgingival irrigation, air polishing, special needs, and case presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of methods of treatment and management of periodontally compromised and special needs patients.

Pre-requisite(s): DEN 140.
Co-requisite(s): DEN 221.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Develop a case presentation within the dental hygiene clinical environment in order to formulate an individualized comprehensive care plan that will guide the treatment of the patient.
Correlate the principles of oral debridement theory to the use of ultrasonic instruments in the non-surgical treatment of clinical patients.
Document evidence-based information in the non-surgical treatment of the periodontally involved patient.
Analyze information to provide safe, comprehensive dental hygiene care to a variety of special needs patients.