DHYG 258 Oral Disease Prevention

2 credits

This course introduces students to basic principles of oral health education and disease prevention. Students will learn concepts to make evidence-based decisions regarding oral hygiene techniques and products to recommend to patients to prevent and manage dental diseases.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 3 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 4 DHYG BAS courses

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe assessment of dental deposits and stain
Describe methods of dental caries management by risk assessment
Describe and demonstrate the use of various oral hygiene aids and preventive products
Describe types of fluoride therapies, their mechanism of action, indications, and alternative choices for caries management
Describe the process of dentinal hypersensitivity and its treatment options
Develop and communicate an individualized patient oral hygiene care plan
Discuss sustainable Health Behavior Change

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

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

Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20