DHYG 248 Dental Hygiene Research I

2 credits

This introductory course familiarizes students with the basic foundation of research, research methodologies, research design, and evidence-based decision making. Principles of research are examined as a basis for the analysis and critique of professional literature. Students are introduced to concepts of research-based dental hygiene practice.

Prerequisites: DHYG 242, DHYG 243, DHYG 246, DHYG 247, and DHYG 256

Corequisites: DHYG 252, DHYG 253, DHYG 254, and DHYG 258

Quarters Offered: Fall

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Conduct a computerized search to identify current research on oral disease and treatment modalities
Analyze research articles for validity and reliability, including research methodologies
Explain the relationship of research to health oriented dental hygiene practice
Identify research publications that are pertinent to dental hygiene and related disciplines
Describe research methodologies employed in dental hygiene and related disciplines
Identify and research a current topic and relate the information to the practice of dental hygiene
Identify reliable resources for information on topics pertaining to the discipline of dental hygiene
Apply and correlate ethically conducted research

Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20