Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - ALL COURSES
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DENTAL HYGIENE
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
DHYG 2201 Contemporary Dental Hygiene Care I
O+ [14/18] 10045 Lec 001 EVC 8141 W 1:00pm - 2:15pm OH Pearce, Susan
Lab 001 EVC 8158 W 2:30pm - 5:00pm
DHYG 2201 Contemporary Dental Hygiene Care I
Dental hygiene care for the medically and dentally compromised patient with emphasis on supplemental instrumentation techniques. This course introduces the elements of dental hygiene care as they relate to the assessment and treatment planning of patients with complex dental and medical histories. Emphasis is placed on the systemic disease processes and the prevention, recognition, and management of medical and dental emergencies. Pain management principles, diagnostic technologies, and advanced instrumentation techniques are introduced Prerequisite: DHYG 1260. Admission to the program. Successful completion of program semester 1.