DHG 244 : Oral Health in the Community
This course presents the methodology by which the dental hygienist plans programs to promote oral health in the community. While learning the principles of program planning, the student conducts a needs assessment and designs oral health programs. Programs are presented and evaluated in service-learning experiences in which students provide oral health education to various populations within the community. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Two lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Introduce the history, trends, global perspectives of dental public health and the professional opportunities in dental public health.
2. Introduce and identify effective community programs; planning and evaluating community programs.
3. Identify oral health promotion, education, and education materials to promote oral health in the community.
4. Introduce and discuss epidemiology of disease, patterns of diseases and biostatistics of diseases.
5. Discuss ethical and legal principles.