DENH 235 Community Dental Health*

This course is designed to introduce dental public health practices. Instruction in basic research, program planning and field work with community groups for dental presentations is emphasized.

Credits

1 Credit

DENH 235Community Dental Health*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to introduce dental public health practices. Instruction in basic research, program planning and field work with community groups for dental presentations is emphasized.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Dental Hygiene practice.
• Learn and develop leadership and organizational skills to facilitate community based service.
• Study research journals and analyze scientific methods to aid in the selection of appropriate therapies and educational methods, manage practice problems and apply advances in patient care.
• Foster team building, communication, and Integrity necessary to contribute to clinical employment settings.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency by developing patient treatment plans to provide comprehensive oral hygiene care.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies