DENH 301 - Dental Hygiene Theory I

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Subject:

Description:

Semester course; 2 lecture and 6 laboratory/clinical hours. 5 credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 209 or equivalent and admission to the dental hygiene program. Designed to familiarize the student with the scope, role and responsibilities of the dental hygiene profession. Topics include an introduction to the educational and therapeutic services as well as the philosophy of preventive oral health and its relevance to the practice of dental hygiene. Also introduces the clinical knowledge and skills needed to perform fundamental clinical dental hygiene procedures, instrumentation and preventive services.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.vcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(804) 828-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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