DH 285 - Community Dental Health

This course introduces the student to current issues related to community dental health. Community dental health practices will be compared to clinical private dental facilities. Epidemiological methods, analysis of research findings, problem and study selection and evaluation, as well as research, planning, and design for community based dental programs, will be discussed. Students will gain an understanding of the role of community dental health opportunities as they relate to the entire community. The effectiveness and accessibility of community dental healthcare will be evaluated. 2.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 30.00 Prerequisites: DH 122 General and Oral Pathology, DH 199 Dental Hygiene Preclinical, DH 295 Radiography Interpretation, and DH 315 Leadership in Dental Hygiene. Corequisite: DH 285C Community Dental Health Practicum.