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Apr 28, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 415 Community Dental Health III3 credits
In this course, students begin the implementation phase of their clinical/health promotion community externship projects. They are introduced to concepts of epidemiological trends, application of research to community health, and program evaluation. In addition, students further study multi-cultural issues, attitudes, and beliefs.
Prerequisites: DHYG 341 , DHYG 342 , DHYG 343 , DHYG 345 , DHYG 346 , and DHYG 349
Corequisites: DHYG 411 , DHYG 412 , DHYG 413 , and DHYG 416
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss National Dental Hygiene Month
- Conduct implementation phase of the community project
- Describe epidemiological concepts and trends as they relate to oral health
- Relate research methods to community health
- Describe program evaluation as it relates to dental community health programs
- Analyze personal and community issues related to cultural diversity
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist
- assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community-based health promotion and prevention programs to benefit the general population
Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of intercultural appreciation.
Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20
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