Dental Hygiene Practice Management

Catalog description

Through discussion of legal, regulatory, and ethical issues governing dental healthcare, the student will develop strateges to provide optimum client care and understand the Dental Hygienist role within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Appreciation for the role of administrator / manager is obtained through lecture content and group activities focused on the development of communication, teamwork, personnel, business, and patient management skills. These skills are necessary to prepare for emerging practice models in dental healthcare.