2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHYG 2153 - Dental Hygiene Practice


Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours - Lab: 2
Emphasis on the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, moral standards, and the ethical standards established by the dental hygiene profession. Practice settings for the dental hygienist, office operations, and preparation for employment.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1211 , DHYG 1235 , DHYG 1239 , DHYG 2231  and DHYG 2362 . Corequisite: DHYG 1215  and DHYG 2363  
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Explain the Dental Practice Act governing the dental and dental hygiene profession. 2 - Evaluate ethical and moral issues affecting dental hygiene practice. 3 - Describe traditional and non-traditional dental hygiene practice settings. 4 - Prepare for equipment.