Community Dental Health

Catalog description

The history, philosophy and organization of public health are presented, and the relationship of public health to dentistry is explored. The body of knowledge required for the existence of the dental hygiene profession is explored through the critical evaluation and the practical application of dental literature. The student will be provided an opportunity to assess, plan, implement and evaluate preventive oral health programs designed for a target population in the community. Supervised practice in the lab will be used to assist the students in the development of skills necessary to assess, plan, implement and evaluate preventive oral health programs.