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An introduction to the didactic and clinical techniques and principles involved in the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis is on the principles of optimal patient care including: aseptic techniques, patient assessment, personal oral hygiene and plaque control, fundamentals of instrumentation and related body mechanics, principles of instrument sharpening and emerging modalities.

An introduction to the didactic and clinical techniques and principles involved in the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis is on the principles of optimal patient care including: aseptic techniques, patient assessment, personal oral hygiene and plaque control, fundamentals of instrumentation and related body mechanics, principles of instrument sharpening and emerging modalities.

.Den 1200/1200L is a continuation of the principles and techniques involved in the practice of dental hygiene as introduced in Den 1100/1100L. This course focuses on transition into clinical practice. Development of clinical skills continues with consideration of ultrasonic instrumentation, pain control techniques, and fluoride application. Students render dental hygiene services to patients in a clinical setting. Patient assessment skills along with dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning are cultivated as well.

.Den 1200/1200L is a continuation of the principles and techniques involved in the practice of dental hygiene as introduced in Den 1100/1100L. This course focuses on transition into clinical practice. Development of clinical skills continues with consideration of ultrasonic instrumentation, pain control techniques, and fluoride application. Students render dental hygiene services to patients in a clinical setting. Patient assessment skills along with dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment planning are cultivated as well.