DEH 3813 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DENTAL HYGIENE 4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to update the student with the changing trends in dental hygiene profession. The role of the dental hygienist is to keep up with new systems in health care delivery, changing technology, increased geriatric population and a more informed public. Through this course and group projects, the student will begin developing skills in research and educational presentation. 64 contact hours or equivalent.