DENH 1109 - Introduction to Clinical Dental Hygiene

This course is an introduction to the basic knowledge, skills and judgments necessary for prevention of disease of the teeth and surrounding tissues. Instrumentation design, classification and usage are taught in both didactic and laboratory portions of the course. The student performs selected services on one of their peers or a laboratory manikin, but does not necessarily provide a full range of services. Learning methods will include lectures, self-instructional audio-visual, presentations, web research, and reading assignments. Students are assessed throughout the semester through competency evaluations. Laboratory and clinical experience provide the opportunity for practical application of the principles of comprehensive dental hygiene treatment in preparation for the following semester in treating patients.
4 credit hours
This course is only available to students who have been accepted into a Rutgers program. For the most current course description visit http://shrp.rutgers.edu