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Define the various medical and physical characteristics of patients
with special needs. (I)
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Indicate the general oral health condition as related to a special
needs patient. (I)
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| 3.
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Formulate and provide dental hygiene treatment medications and therapy
for patients with special needs. (I, II)
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Prepare and present a special needs patient case documentation. (I,
II)
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| 5.
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Explain the implications the Americans with Disabilities Act has upon
dental hygiene practice. (I, II)
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Summarize the current methods and types of periodontal surgical
intervention. (III)
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Determine appropriate type of surgical intervention based on patient
needs. (III)
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| 8.
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Differentiate between the various terms and levels of licensure
related to the practice of dental hygiene. (IV)
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Examine the Arizona State Dental Practice Act and state practice
statues. (IV)
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| 10.
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Explain the legal considerations of dental hygiene practice, including
ethical, legal and illegal conduct. (IV, V)
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| 11.
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Integrate the principles and skills of leadership, management and
business into dental hygiene employment and career opportunities. (VI)
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Organize a long term professional development plan utilizing the
dental hygiene opportunities available through national organizations
and continued educational growth. (VII)
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