Dental Hygiene Research

Catalog description

Dental Hygiene Research is designed to introduce the Bachelor degree candidate to the basic concepts, strategies and fundamentals of the research process, with a focus on pprofessional, scientific writing. Developing a unique body of research is critical to the advancement of the dental hygiene professional, and to the profession as they serve their patients and the public. The student will develop skills in information literacy by accessing and critically evvaluating existing research related to oral and systemic health. The student will understand the process of creating a research propposal and research project which will enable them to become a part of this scientific process. The student will develop, write and refine a comprehensive, evidence-based literature review on an oral-health related topc suitable for presentation and publication.