DES 1840 - Preventive Dentistry FA

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in: BSC2085, BSC2085L, BSC2086, BSC2086L, MCB2004, MCB2004L, CHM1032, ENC1101 and acceptance into the dental hygiene program. An introduction to concepts used in oral health instruction and patient education. Includes etiology of dental disease, plaque control, oral physiotherapy, methodology of oral health instruction and patient motivational techniques. This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to develop skills which are necessary for teaching patients how to achieve optimal dental health and to offer experience in communication skills for interpersonal, professional and patient education interaction. Contact: 2 hours per week.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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