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Dental Hygiene Process 3

Credits: 5
Course Number: 10-508-112

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Course Description

10-508-112 DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS 3...this clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process 2. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care case type 0, I, II, and III patients. This course also introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options, and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also create care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs. (Prerequisites: 10-508-106, Dental Hygiene Process 2; 10-508-108, Periodontology; 10-508-109, Cariology; 10-508-110, Nutrition & Dental Health)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Perform root detoxification with hand instruments
  2. Perform root detoxification with power instruments
  3. Administer prescribed chemotherapeutic agents
  4. Adapt care plan to accommodate patients with special needs
  5. Select treatment options for prophylaxis on dental implants
  6. Provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1, 2, and 3 patients
  7. Provide comprehensive care for patients with all periodontal stages and grades
  8. Perform laser bacterial reduction

Class Details

Class Number:
83305
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Fall 2024
Instructors:
Anissa Champeau Achterberg
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$1,006.75 *

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
08/19/24 M
8:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Green Bay Campus Room BT307
08/20/24 - 10/08/24 Tu
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS222
08/21/24 - 12/11/24 W
1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206
08/22/24 - 12/12/24 Th
1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206
08/26/24 - 12/16/24 M
8:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost