DHY 223 - Dental Health Education

Institution:

Wayne County Community College District

Subject:

Description:

PrerequisiteDHY 130, DHY 131, DHY 132 Dental health education is concerned with the knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviors necessary to promote oral health and prevent oral disease through educational efforts. This course will explain the principles and theories of education which will enhance the ability of the dental hygiene student as an oral health educator. The approach taken will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach designed to meet the needs of individual patients. Students are required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an oral health educational plan giving them a sense of responsibility and commitment toward improving oral heath in the community.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcccd.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 496-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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