DHG 210 - Dental Hygiene 4

Credit(s): 2
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 2, 0

This course is designed to aid the student in understanding the numerous special needs that are present in people in our society, ranging from cardiovascular disease to mental disorders, childhood diseases to geriatrics. Emphasis will be placed on the medically/physically compromised patients who present for dental hygiene treatment either in a clinical setting or hospital setting. Treatment planning for these compromised patients will be discussed.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: Fall
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of dental, hygiene courses and BIO 200 BIO 211 and BIO 212.
General Education: Not Applicable