DHYG 1227 - Preventive Dental Hygiene Care

2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours.

Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
Corequisites: DHYG 1301
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The role of the dental hygienist as a therapeutic oral health care provider with emphasis on concepts of disease management, health promotion, communication, and behavior modification.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the role of the dental hygienist as a therapeutic oral health care provider; develop and implement a patient education plan for periodontal disease; and explain the concepts of disease management.