DENH 1045 - Dental Hygiene Practice I

1. Dental Hygiene practice related to:
   1. Infection Control
   2. Blood Borne Pathogen Standard
   3. Hazard Communication (MSDS)
2. Care and Maintenance of equipment in the dental clinic
3. Ergonomics
4. Patient and operator positioning
5. Hand instruments including:
   1. Design
   2. Appropriate usage
   3. Sequencing
   4. Care
6. Culturally appropriate patient education and counseling
7. Documentation and management of the patient record

1. demonstrate correct ergonomics.
2. demonstrate proper use and care of dental equipment and instruments.
3. demonstrate proper instrument choice and activation principles.
4. demonstrate proper infection/exposure control techniques.
5. use appropriate rationale for patient assessment methods.
6. apply culturally appropriate patient education strategies for the promotion of health and prevention of disease.
7. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

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