DHYG 3510 - Dental Hygiene Theory II

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Continuation of the study of the theoretical foundations of preventative and therapeutic oral health services used in the dental hygiene process with emphasis on preparation for individual patient education and care, communication, and nutrition. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze and report on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of a high-risk caries patient. 2. Analyze dietary habits and nutrition and evaluate their effects on oral health 3. Debate the oral health benefits and risks of water fluoridation. 4. Demonstrate effective motivational interviewing techniques with various patient populations. 5. Analyze effective treatment and education for patients in the following populations: geriatric, cancer, adolescence, pediatric, pregnancy, dental hypersensitivity, substance abuse 6. Evaluate signs of abuse and neglect and explain professional responsibility for reporting to appropriate authorities. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2020 08/22/2006 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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