Oral Health Worldview

Catalog description

DH 4533. Oral Health Worldview. Synthesis and utilization of existing knowledge of the political system, stakeholders, and events related to oral healthcare in the United States to increase understanding of other cultures and the global issues of oral health and oral healthcare. This required course is part of the degree plan for the major of dental hygiene. As with all required dental hygiene courses, this course is contextualized in and compliant with the Commission on Dental accreditation requirements. The content is essential for accreditation and prepares BSDH students for success on the National Dental Hygiene Examination. (Professional Entry accredited DH students) - RDH to BSDH non-accredited students. Satisfies Global Perspectives graduation requirement. Prerequisite: POLS 2013 . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.