CCOG for DH 103 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- DH 103
- Course Title:
- Dental Hygiene Theory III
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Expands knowledge in dental hygiene theory and practice with a focus on patients with special needs. Emphasis on clinical considerations and modifications in dental hygiene treatment to provide evidence-based care for various populations. Corequisites: DH 106.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Determine appropriate modifications to the provision of dental hygiene care to patients with special needs.
- Describe appropriate responses to emergency situations that may arise while treating patients with specific medical conditions.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Quizzes
Research and write a paper on a student-selected special needs topic
Create and present a professional poster presentation on a special needs topic
Comprehensive final exam