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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2024 through Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- DH 202
- Course Title:
- Dental Hygiene Theory V
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Expands on the dental hygiene process of care and exploration of scientific literature to support evidence-based patient care. Focuses on researching medical and psychosocial conditions as they relate to periodontal health and the connection to clinical practice.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Discuss management of diverse patient populations including, but not limited to: medically compromised or culturally diverse patients.
- Incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving to integrate evidence-based practice into clinical care.
- Describe appropriate interventions for pain management, prevention and adjunctive therapy.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Team participation
Team presentations
Final paper