DH 282 - Community Dental Health

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 credits quarters: W Community Dental Health provides insight into the opportunities for dental hygienists to work in community settings and public health. This course supplies information regarding the principles of public-health programming through classroom and field experience. Through presentation in the field and participation in a community service event, the student will be made aware of dental needs in the community, broaden skills as a planner and educator to serve these needs, and develop dedication to promotion of total health through the prevention of oral disease. Prerequisite: Completion of the first four quarters of the dental hygiene curriculum

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.yvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 574-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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