Examine the theories and practice of dental hygiene care with emphasis on advanced instrumentation techniques and supportive dental hygiene therapy, including tobacco cessation intervention, fluoridation and fluoride therapy, supplementary aids, chemotherapeutics, and desensitization. Describe the dental hygiene process of care emphasizing treatment planning. Prerequisites: DHY 100, DHY 102, DHY 104, DHY 106 and DHY 108 with a grade of C or better in each course. Corequisites: DHY 112, DHY 114, and DHY 116.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Credit - 2 Credits
Section: 001
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: M
Time: 8:00AM to 10:00AM
Start Date: 01/21/2026
End Date: 05/17/2026
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: HLSB 340
Building:
Health and Life Sciences
Instructor: TBA (Subject to change)
Class Size: 10