DENH 1085 - Clinic II

1. Dental hygiene diagnosis
2. Instrument sharpening
3. Universal curettes and scalers
4. Application of desensitizing agents
5. Application of pit & fissure sealants
6. Student clinical practice
7. Documentation
8. Dental hygiene treatment planning
9. Appointment sequencing

1. perform comprehensive patient oral examination.
2. describe instrument sharpening and technique principles.
3. use universal curettes and scalers appropriately.
4. perform mechanical polishing.
5. apply desensitizing agents as needed.
6. apply sealant materials correctly when indicated.
7. plan dental hygiene services for patients with special needs.
8. demonstrate professionalism.
9. perform clinical practice (minimum 9 hours per week).
10. develop a dental hygiene diagnosis based on assessment findings.
11. develop a treatment plan appropriate to the patient’s life cycle.
12. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
13. document patient care appropriately.

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