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Curriculum
Instructor
What you'll learn
- Master clinical examination format and requirements
- Develop proficiency in dental hygiene procedures
- Understand patient selection and case management
- Practice time management for clinical testing environments
- Build confidence for hands-on clinical examinations
Course Overview
Intensive preparation for regional dental hygiene clinical board examinations, including hands-on skill development, patient management, and examination strategies specific to hygiene practice.
Course Content
Week 1: Clinical Board Overview and Requirements
- Regional examination options (ADHA, CRDTS, etc.)
- Clinical procedure requirements and scoring criteria
- Patient selection strategies and criteria
- Documentation standards and requirements
- Examination day logistics and preparation
Week 2: Patient Assessment and Documentation
- Comprehensive oral health assessment
- Periodontal charting and documentation
- Risk assessment and treatment planning
- Radiographic interpretation and documentation
- Patient communication and education
Week 3: Periodontal Therapy and Instrumentation
- Scaling and root planing techniques
- Hand and ultrasonic instrumentation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Selective polishing procedures
- Post-treatment evaluation and follow-up
Week 4: Preventive Services and Patient Education
- Fluoride application techniques
- Sealant placement procedures
- Oral hygiene instruction delivery
- Nutritional counseling approaches
- Tobacco cessation counseling
Week 5: Mock Examinations and Final Preparation
- Complete clinical simulation examinations
- Performance evaluation and improvement planning
- Stress management and confidence building
- Final review and examination strategies
- Emergency procedure protocols
- 5 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- 5 Weeks
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- Clinical Board Overview and Requirements5
- Patient Assessment and Documentation5
- Periodontal Therapy and Instrumentation5
- Preventive Services and Patient Education5
- Mock Examinations and Final Preparation5
0 Students37 Courses
Review
Professional Application Services
- Resume & CV Optimization
- Statement of Purpose Writing
- School Application Support
- Document Preparation
- Interview Coaching
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