This is a continuation of DHYG 102L. This course provides instruction and continuing information on fundamental principles of clinical dental hygiene, periodontal assessment, periodontal treatment planning and case assessments. Clinical dental hygiene is that portion of the dental curriculum necessary for delivery of preventive, educational and therapeutic services to the public. This comprehensive care involves an assessment of patient needs, planning for treatment and disease control, implementation of various clinical dental hygiene services and an evaluation of both the patient and operator efforts and the results. Students participate in off-campus clinical experience with a diverse patient population.Prerequisite: DHYG 102L. Corequisite: DHYG 103. (Su)