DH 704 - Principles of Preclinical Dental Hygiene

    Recent Professors
    M. Myers, E. Ward, F. Thomas, E. Schrager, R. Rutledge, C. Flores, M. Ewing, H. Alvarado
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    ((BIOL 20 AND BIOL 22) OR (BIOL 21A AND BIOL 21B)) AND BIOL 31 AND CHEM 3A AND CHEM 3B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DH 704
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides foundational clinical skills for the student clinician. Students will learn concepts of professionalism, scope of practice, standards of care, and clinical practice strategies during patient care. Students will gain knowledge and experience in the following areas: asepsis and infection control procedures, medical and dental history assessment, interpretation of vital signs, extra and intraoral examination, patient education modalities, clinician ergonomic concepts, equipment maintenance procedures, clinical operations, appointment procedures, clinical techniques using clinical simulation and student peer partners. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–2:50pm, Thu 8:00am–11:50am, Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm, Wed 3:00pm–4:50pm