DHYG 124 Principles & Issues in Dental Hygiene II

1 credits

This course introduces the student to concepts of research-based dental hygiene practice and health promotion. Principles of research are examined as a basis for the analysis and critique of professional literature. Students observe and report on a dental hygienist in private practice.

Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 115, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119.

Corequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 127, DHYG 137, DHYG 139.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the relationship of research to health oriented dental hygiene practice
Locate and identify research publications from the library that are pertinent to dental hygiene and related disciplines
Describe research methodologies employed in dental hygiene and related disciplines
Analyze and critique professional literature, including research methodologies, to interpret validity and reliability
Describe principles of health and wellness promotion