2024-25 LCC Catalog > Courses > DH-Dental Hygiene > 100 > DH 119B
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Utilize dental terminology presented within all courses in the Dental Hygiene program during clinical activities. When written, the terminology must be spelled correctly 2. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care –assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation when providing patient care 3. Demonstrate the procedure and evaluation of the medical history, dental charting, oral hygiene assessment (including plaque index), periodontal assessment, oral inspection, dental hygiene treatment planning and clinical record keeping 4. Describe and/or demonstrate the procedure, types, advantages and disadvantages of methods for applying topical fluorides; and applicability of the variety of products for systemic use 5. Recognize the risks and benefits of caries prevention and remineralization protocols, with implementation following dental diagnosis by the clinical dentist 6. Demonstrate the legal and ethical responsibilities of the hygienist 7. Demonstrate accuracy in appointment records and clinical procedures as presented in the Policies and Procedures Manual 8. Identify the tooth discolorations and dental stains and select and apply the methods and appropriate equipment appropriate needed for removal 9. Identify and describe the applicability of a variety of oral physiotherapy devices and dental products 10. Demonstrate continuing progress in developing skills required to perform: effective detection and removal of hard deposits with no soft tissue trauma, proper maintenance of instrument blades, complete removal of extrinsic stains with no soft tissue trauma 11. Demonstrate correct instrument insertion, adaptation, and angulation for working and exploratory strokes using all instruments assigned in pre-clinical labs 12. Describe and identify the etiology and classifications of caries 13. Demonstrate strict adherence to infection control protocols 14. Recognize deposit retention factors and plan treatment for the prevention of deposit accumulation 15. Utilize principles of child client management discussed in the co-requisite course