Recent SemestersFall 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisiteAdmission to the Dental Hygiene program Intended for students accepted in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program. This course covers the principles of infection control and the application of "standard precautions" in the dental health care setting. Included in this course is the selection and use of procedures and products to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the practice of dental hygiene. Specific step-by-step procedures and current regulatory mandates related to infection control and the management of hazardous materials will be covered in detail. In addition, knowledge and skills related to preparedness for the prevention of medical emergencies in the dental setting will be covered. 