NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Nov 27, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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DHYG 3720 - Office Practice


This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with both current information and experience in office practice and management.  Also included are discussions of professionalism, decision-making and leadership roles, including legal and ethical responsibilities, team responsibilities in the dental office and discussion of selecting, securing and maintaining employment.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites:
Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of DHYG 3720, the student will:

  1. Prepare for employment by identifying possible career choices and construct a cover letter and resume.
  2. Investigate variables in compensation for private practice dental hygiene and explore personal finance.
  3. Experience the interview process by participating in a mock interview with a dental professional.
  4. Create a personalized e-portfolio.
  5. Examine strategies of marketing in the dental practice.
  6. Distinguish systems of purchasing in the dental office and propose/defend a new product.
  7. Identify legislation that protects and aids the patient and the dental hygienist against discrimination in dentistry.
  8. Identify through case studies the responsibilities and roles of dental office employees in risk management.
  9. Investigate possible fraudulent practices within the dental health care system.
  10. Explain basic diagnostic, preventive & treatment procedures in oral surgery, pediatrics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, & forensics.




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