Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024Class Size24 studentsCredits2PrerequisitePrerequisite Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene Program courses; 32 hours lecture. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course teaches characteristics, motivation and management of individual patients, and interpersonal communication. Treatment of the compromised patient and myofunctional therapy is presented. This course teaches the dental hygiene student how to effectively and compassionately treat patients with special needs according to each of their individual needs. Specific diseases, disorders, and disabilities are studied in depth to gain a working knowledge of how to treat these patients in the scope of dental hygiene care and prevention.Usually HeldThu 1:10pm–3:00pm 