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D H 308

CLINICAL TECHNIQUE · 6 units

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About this course

Continuation of foundational clinical skills with an emphasis on instrumentation techniques for scaling and root debridement. Adjunctive procedures include selective polishing, fluoride application, and instrument sharpening. Clinical activities include the use of typodonts and student partners providing opportunities for skill development and peer learning to enhance technical proficiency in preparation for patient care. Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in D H 61A.

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