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Dental Hygiene Process 1

Class Number: DENTAL 10508105-2 - Dental Hygiene Process 1
Offering Status: Waitlist
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-508-105 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS 1...introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic technical/clinical skills required of practicing Dental Hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients, and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills. (Prerequisites: 10-806-186, Intro to Biochemistry; 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety; Corequisite: 10-508-102, DH-Oral Anatomy, Embry & Histology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Operate the dental unit
  2. Position patient, clinician, and equipment
  3. Provide patient comfort
  4. Manipulate the mouth mirror
  5. Perform extraoral examinations
  6. Perform intraoral examinations
  7. Manipulate periodontal probe
  8. Perform gingival examination
  9. Manipulate dental explorers
  10. Assess the oral hygiene status
  11. Demonstrate proper tooth brushing and interdental cleaning techniques
  12. Chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
  13. Document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
  14. Manipulate scalers
  15. Manipulate area specific curettes
  16. Manipulate universal curettes
  17. Perform polishing procedure
  18. Sharpen dental instruments
  19. Classify instruments
  20. Interpret vital signs on clinic patients
  21. Incorporate medical history findings in treatment decisions

Class Details

Class Number:
DENTAL 10508105-2 - Dental Hygiene Process 1
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Monday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS222
8/19/2025 - 12/16/2025 Tuesday
12:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206
8/21/2025 - 12/11/2025 Thursday
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS223

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