This course examines current societal and professional issues and their impact on practice. The student examines the role of the dental hygienist in increasing access to dental care; researches and compares traditional and alternative practice models; and proposes changes to the healthcare system to improve delivery. It also discusses changing technology in dentistry and dental hygiene; political advocacy; dental hygiene education/accreditation; demographic shifts; ethics and professionalism; interprofessional education; and global perspectives of dental hygiene.
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School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
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Number
3015
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Subject
Oral Health Science (OHS)
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Semester
Fall
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Lecture/Lab/Seminar Hours
3 hours of online lecture per week
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Credits
3