DENH 312 - Preventive Oral Health Education

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Description:

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the dental hygiene program. Introduces preventive oral health strategies, methods, materials and principles of instruction in health education and communication. Emphasizes preventive oral health concepts as they relate to individual patients, community groups as well as professional peer group presentations. Current theories on topical issues, such as fluoridation, cardiology, dental products and devices, and alcohol/tobacco/illicit drug use will be presented.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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