DH 708 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I

    Recent Professors
    A. Sidhu, M. Warner, L. Bui, M. Myers, E. Ward, F. Thomas, E. Schrager, R. Rutledge and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2.5
    Prerequisite
    DH 703 AND DH 704 AND DH 705 AND DH 705L AND DH 706 AND DH 707
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of DH 708
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the clinical setting. Students will provide preventive services utilizing the dental hygiene process of care model (ADPIED) for treatment of pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Clinical procedures will include oral assessment, dental and periodontal charting procedures, biofilm control instructions, scaling and polishing techniques, novice principles of powered instrumentation, radiographic decision making and exposure techniques, and application of preventive agents. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–11:50am, Wed 2:00pm–5:50pm