D HYG 256 - Oral Health Sciences II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 39 HOURS)

An introduction to concepts in oral health relevant to dental hygiene practice. Topics include but are not limited to dental materials, medical emergencies and health conditions that impact the implementation of client centered dental hygiene care.

D HYG 355A - Oral Health Sciences III

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 42 HOURS)

This course provides an understanding of person-centered care for a variety of clients with complex needs across the lifespan.

D HYG 429A - External Rotation

1.25 units (fi 5)(VAR, 75 HOURS)

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.

D HYG 355B - Oral Health Sciences III

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 42 HOURS)

This course provides an understanding of person-centered care for a variety of clients with complex needs across the lifespan.

D HYG 429B - External Rotation

1.25 units (fi 5)(VAR, 75 HOURS)

Each student will spend two weeks at an external placement. Students may provide health promotional programs including preventive dental hygiene therapies, classroom education and community interventions. This program aims to provide intensive exposure to dental hygiene practice both within and external to traditional dental practice settings. Prerequisite: D HYG 360.