DHYG 134 Principles and Issues in Dental Hygiene III

2 credits

This course focuses on concepts of wellness and research-based dental hygiene practice. The student is introduced to the special needs of patients, dental specialties, and to the concept of multi-disciplinary health care consultations and referrals.

Prerequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, DHYG 127, DHYG 137, DHYG 139.

Corequisites: DHYG 132, DHYG 133, DHYG 135, DHYG 136, DHYG 138.

Quarters Offered: Spring

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

This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

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 special needs clients and their caregivers for dental hygiene care
Apply current research to address the care of special needs clients in dental settings