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Apr 04, 2025
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DHYG 1000 - Survey of Dental Hygiene
This course provides a broad overview of the dental hygiene profession. Concepts addressed include history of the discipline, scope of practice, ethics, professionalism, dental terminology, basic dental anatomy, duties and responsibilities, evidence-based decision making, communication within a diverse culture, and career options.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of DHYG 1000 Survey of Dental Hygiene, the student will:
- explain the dental hygiene process of care model.
- identify basic oral anatomical features and terminology.
- analyze communication methods for diverse clients across the lifespan.
- apply evidenced-based, ethical, and legal principles to problem-based case scenarios.
- differentiate between career options.
- describe duties and responsibilities of a licensed dental hygienist.
Credits: 1
Instructional Method Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 hour/wk
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