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Apr 28, 2024
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 415 Community Dental Health III3 credits
In this course, students continue the implementation phase of their clinical/health promotion community externship projects. During class time, they are introduced to concepts of epidemiological trends, community health research, and marketing strategies for community dental health education and promotion. 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 412 , DHYG 413 , and DHYG 416
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss National Dental Hygiene Month
- Describe epidemiological concepts and trends as they relate to oral health
- Describe research methodologies related to oral health
- Define and discuss the concept of English as a second language (ESL)
- Define the cultural diversity of our communities and 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 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20
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