DHG 231 : Dental Hygiene Theory III
This course is a continuation of the theoretical aspects of dental hygiene clinical practice. Special patient populations and topics are discussed and integrated to provide critical examination of the dental hygiene process of care related to patient assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, dental hygiene treatment plan, implementation and evaluation of treatment to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care. Prerequisite: DHG 120 and sophomore standing. Two lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explore the conceptual basis of the dental hygiene process of care.
2. Integrate theoretical concepts of health care with more advanced clinical dental hygiene care.
3. Analyze the oral health care of patients with special needs.
4. Develop knowledge and skills necessary in preparation for clinical extramural rotations.
5. Design guidelines for integrating ideal principles of ethical care into a clinical practice environment.