DHYG 211 - Dental Hygiene Seminar

2 Credit(s)
This course presents professional dental hygiene topics from a historical, economic, legal/ethical, global, political, social, interdisciplinary and multicultural framework. Students will investigate current issues in the field of dental hygiene education, examine ethical and legal concerns in the practice of dental hygiene, and explore the accelerating need for access to care. Students will develop solutions which could be used to influence organizational, institutional, and governmental decisions impacting oral health care. Dental hygiene rules and regulations of the state’s dental practice act are examined with reference to the regulatory agencies, current legislation and making application for licensure. Students make preparation for acquisition of employment with the construction of a resume and practicing interview skills.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Dental Hygiene program, DHYG 201, DHYG 221, DHYG 240, and DHYG 251. Corequisite(s): DHYG 212, DHYG 222, and DHYG 242.

Lecture Hours: 2 hours per week

General Education Requirement: No
TN Transfer Pathway: No

Roane State Community College

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DHYG 211 - Dental Hygiene Seminar