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Mar 29, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 349 Special Populations2 credits This course focuses on concepts of wellness and research-based dental hygiene practice. The student is introduced to the special needs of patients, to dental specialties, and to the concept of multi-disciplinary health care consultations and referrals.
Prerequisites: DHYG 331 , DHYG 332 , DHYG 333 , DHYG 335 , DHYG 336 , and DHYG 338
Corequisites: DHYG 341 , DHYG 342 , DHYG 343 , DHYG 345 , and DHYG 346
Quarters Offered: Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Refer patients to different dental specialties depending on their needs
- Explain dental hygiene referral relationships with general and specialty dental practices
- Explain a multidisciplinary team approach to client care
- Use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions and the public relating to the special needs of clients
- Collaborate with clients with special needs and their care givers for dental hygiene care
- Apply current research relating to the special needs of clients and how to properly care for their dental needs
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20
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