Clinical Dental Hygiene I is the first term for direct patient care. Students apply the principles and perform clinical activi- ties for the prevention of oral disease, including data collec- tion, prophylaxis, application of prevention agents, and oral home care instructions. This is a combined course with class- room interactions and clinical experience. Students are re- quired to successfully complete a number of procedures.
Prerequisites: DEH 1002, DEH 1002L, DES 1800, DES 1800L