DHY 110 - Preventive Dentistry

Institution:

Owens Community College

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

This course provides the basic information for orientation to the profession of dental hygiene including: the dental team, the role of the dental hygienist, professional skills, ethics, jurisprudence, terminology, and the history of dental hygiene. It also provides an introduction to primary methods of prevention of dental disease: plaque control, fluorides and sealants. Emphasis is placed on the student's development of personal and client oral hygiene skills as well as educational techniques.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

DHY 122

Corequisites:

DHY 101 and DHY 100 and DHY 120 and DHY 138

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

https://www.owens.edu

Phone Number:

(567) 661-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.