DHY 3104 - ORAL DIAGNOSIS

[1 Credit]

The introductory course in Oral Diagnosis is specially designed for Dental Hygiene I, with emphasis on interpretation of medical history data, physical observations, taking and evaluation of vital signs, soft tissue examination and identification of normal structures, occlusal nomenclature, periodontal examination, charting procedures, uses of diagnostic aids such as an explorer, mirror, transillumination, palpation, percussion and pulp testing. Clinical periods will reinforce didactic learning.