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DENH 430 Dental Hygiene Capstone

This Capstone Course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of a chosen professional role through an individually designed project. Students will apply into practice the knowledge and principles learned within the Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science courses. Through implementation of both an instructor led and self-directed learning experience (contract) related to their area of interest, students will demonstrate their understanding of the expanding role of the dental hygienist in the health care system. Attention is given to health equity, to include emphasis on cultural competence, racism and health literacy.

Prerequisites

Special information

Prerequisites: Admitted to the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program in Dental Hygiene. Prior to registering for this course you must have successfully completed prerequisite of WRIT 331 OR equivalent.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 5, 2015 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and management skills associated with an identified professional role in the health care system.
  • Demonstrate readiness to enter an advanced professional field.
  • Identify advanced practice models to improve effectiveness of the dental hygienist in meeting the needs of those served and unserved.
  • Integrate and apply concepts, principles, knowledge, and skills learned in previous courses to their practicum experience.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills in a community-based practicum.
  • Utilize evidence-based research that relates to a dental hygienists' role in community-based health care programs or settings.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate a community-based, dental hygiene educational or health-related practicum project.
  • Incorporate evidenced-based research on specific topics that relate to the practicum project.
  • Evaluate ways in which the Capstone Project Agency works with issues of racism and cultural diversity for the patients that it serves.

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Dental Hygiene Capstone Jordan, Andrea L Branca, Elizabeth T. Books for DENH-430-50 Spring 2026 Course details for DENH-430-50 Spring 2026