DHYG 1203 - Preventive Dental Hygiene I

2 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 1 hr. lab.) 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. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program; Corequisite: DHYG 1201, DHYG 1304 and DHYG 1431
Course Outcomes
1 - Describe the role of the dental hygienist as a therapeutic oral health care provider.
2 - Develop and implement a patient education plan for mild periodontal disease.
3 - Explain the concepts of disease management.