Dental Hygiene Program

Guidelines for Clinic Time Utilization

Dental Hygiene Service End Junior
Spring Semester
End Senior
Fall Semester
End Senior
Spring Semester
Health History Update 15 10 5
EIOE 15 10 5
Periodontal Probing/Occlusal Exam 40 30 20
Hard Tissue Exam 20 15 10
Scaling And Root Planing:
Light (Per Quad) 30 20 15
Moderate (Per Quad) 1.5-2 hrs 1-1.5 hrs 45
Heavy (Per Quad) -- 2-3 hrs 1.5-2.5 hrs
Polishing / Stain Removal -- 15 15

Note all times are given in minutes unless otherwise specified