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    D H 200L - INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL HYGIENE

    Recent Professors
    PHYLLIS SPRAGGE
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of D H 200L
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Introduction to the profession of dental hygiene. Emphasis on dental terminology, communication skills, legal and ethical aspects of dental hygiene practice and licensing requirements. An overview of dental hygiene clinical and lab technique including infection control and examination of the head and neck. This course is a prerequisite for the BS degree in Dental Hygiene and is intended for students in that program.
    Usually Held
    9:00am–4:50pm, 8:30am–4:30pm