CCOG for DH 250 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- DH 250
- Course Title:
- Research Methods and Issues in Oral Health
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Explores research methods, dental public health, ethics, and evidence-based decision-making in oral health. Promotes skills to understand, analyze, and apply research findings in dental hygiene practice.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Evaluate scientific literature.
- Differentiate between peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature.
- Use statistical concepts to interpret epidemiologic research.
- Analyze and determine the validity of current research related to oral health issues.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Quizzes
Literature review
Comprehensive final examination