DHYG 252 Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I

• Describe concepts and perform procedures related to aspects of preparation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and practice management in the dental hygiene profession
• Apply the critical thinking process to complete the dental hygiene diagnosis form
• Apply basic principles of learning when providing dental hygiene care to clients
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a dental clinic
• Identify pertinent information needed to determine appropriate dental hygiene treatment
• Collaborate with the dental team when providing dental hygiene care
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own actions
• Apply basic knowledge, values, and skills related to self-evaluation to the practice of dental hygiene
• Demonstrate professional behavior when providing dental hygiene care
• Integrate basic behavioral, biological, dental sciences, and professional courses with clinical knowledge, skills, and values into the practice of dental hygiene

• be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist