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Dental Hygiene Process 3

Class Number: DENTAL 10508112-3 - Dental Hygiene Process 3
Offering Status: Waitlist
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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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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 therapy

Class Details

Class Number:
DENTAL 10508112-3 - Dental Hygiene Process 3
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/18/2025 - 8/18/2025 Monday
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS128
8/19/2025 - 10/7/2025 Tuesday
8:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS128
8/20/2025 - 12/17/2025 Wednesday
1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206
8/21/2025 - 12/19/2025 Thursday
1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206
8/25/2025 - 12/15/2025 Monday
8:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS206

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