D HYG 390 - Introduction to Research

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 13 HOURS)

Introduces basic principles involved in research design and methodology including introduction to critical analysis of oral health research.

D HYG 490B - Evidence Informed Dental Hygiene Practice

1 unit (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 26 HOURS)

This course advances research concepts from D HYG 390. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking abilities, information literacy skills and the use of research to support oral health practice decisions and recommendations.

D HYG 501 - Individual Directed Reading and Research in Dental Hygiene

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

May be repeated. Open to dental hygiene graduate students who wish to pursue individual reading and research studies with an academic staff member within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Students are expected to produce a manuscript to submit for publication. Prerequisites: consent of the graduate student's supervisor.