Oral Public Health. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program Examines the principles of community health, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care, with an emphasis on oral health. Builds on knowledge of ethics, basic and dental sciences, and clinical dental hygiene practice. Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a community health setting and includes learning experiences in community health agencies. Analyzes and evaluates global or intercultural issues. Evaluates cultural rules and biases. Explores stereotypical cultural conceptions.