Courses taken for Associate of Applied Science / Dental Hygiene 2018-2021
- Chemistry
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Biology- Life & Physical Science
- Biology-Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- English Composition
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Microbiology
- Voice and diction
- Principles of Dental Hygiene Care I-IV
- Oral Anatomy
- Histology & Embryology
- Periodontology
- Radiology
- Oral Pathology
- Dental Materials
- Pharmacology
- Dental Materials
- Public Health
Skill acquire during the Dental hygiene program -2019-2021
- Infection Control and sterilization
- Assessing patient’s medical & dental history to prevent any contraindications in the care provided to patient
- Blood pressure screening and interpretation
- Performing extra & intra oral cancer screenings
- Probe for patient’s sulcus depth with high accuracy to ensure the best treatment based on the patient’s case type
- Identify the signs of attrition, abrasion, abfraction, and erosion
- Detecting caries clinically & providing caries risk assessments
- Detecting both subgingival & supragingival calculus
- Exposing digital x-rays (HBWs, VBWs, PAs, FMS, and Panoramics) in order to identify oral pathologies, suspicious caries, bone loss and calculus that may or may not be clinically visible
- Scaling & root planning using hand instrumentation
- Prophylaxis with soft tissue management
- Fluoride gel & varnish application for remineralization of the teeth
- Applying pit & fissure sealants with rubber dam or cotton rolls to teeth that have deep pits and fissures to reduce the risk of caries
- Administering local anesthesia -field bock injections for pain management and patient comfort
- Taking alginate impressions & and pouring models
- Providing individualized oral hygiene instruction including Bass, Charter, Fones toothbrushing technique, and interdental aids
- Courteous and professional communication
