DEN 221 - Concepts Community Health

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Students are introduced to the role of community health agencies and practitioners in promoting health and preventing disease. The role of the dental hygienist as a community health educator is stressed. In addition, the student becomes familiar with proven teaching methodologies and available resources. Organization and administration of dental public health programs at the international, federal, state and local levels are examined. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of community based health care and specific principles of preventive dental health.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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