Online Courses Handbook 2003

302881 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 138

Area:	Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Contact Hours:	10.0
Credits:	25.0
Laboratory:	1 x 5 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	1 x 5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	302880 (v.1) Clinical Dentistry 137 or any previous version
Laboratory and clinical practice in dental hygienist procedures. Periodontology - periodontal assessment, treatment planning, prevention and treatment planning, prevention and treatment methods for chronic periodontitis, post-treatment care, densensitising agents and maintenance. General - patient examination and record keeping within different delivery systems. Local analgesia. Radiography - intra-oral, lateral oblique and panoramic radiographs.