Extended Clinical Skills for Dental Hygienists

3 credits · Professional

This course takes place in the spring term of the first year of the dental hygiene diploma program. It includes the theoretical and technical aspects related to the “extended skills” competencies within the dental hygiene scope of practice. These extended skills cover three main topic areas: Laboratory Techniques, Restorative Practices and Orthodontic Procedures. Course material will be presented in lectures and demonstrations, as well as laboratory and preclinical sessions. The laboratory and preclinical sessions will include a hands-on portion that allows the student to practice the skills on each other and on mannequins. FORMATS: Lecture | Lab