DEH 150 - Orientation to The Dental Hygiene Profession

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

Subject:

Description:

This course provides the student with an introduction to the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, credentialing, and professional association of the dental hygienist; how to access, utilize, and evaluate scientific literature. In addition, study skills, test-taking strategies, and stress management skills will be introduced. The essential components of professionalism will be emphasized. Corequisite: DEH251. CR. 1 DEH200 PRECLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE Laboratory experiences in the techniques of instrumentation, manipulation of dental materials, operation, maintenance of chairside and support equipment, and data gathering procedures. (Pass/Fail Grade Only). Corequisite: DEH201. Lab 8. CR. 4

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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.