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DENH 310 Current and Relevant Topics for the Dental Hygienist

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the latest advancements and emerging trends in the field of dental hygiene. Participants will explore a variety of innovative topics that impact clinical practice, workforce issues and patient care. This course prepares dental hygiene students with the knowledge to integrate emerging technologies and innovative practices into their clinical practice and evaluate the evolving influences of professional organizations on the structure of the dental hygiene profession.

Prerequisites

Special information

Prerequisites: Admission into the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BSDH) or by special permission of Dental Hygiene Department Director.
3 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 16, 2013 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Describe emerging technologies in dentistry.
  • Critically evaluate innovative preventive practices in dental hygiene
  • Examine the dental hygiene workforce issues.
  • Examine trends and changes in professional associations and advocacy within dentistry
  • Examine trends and changes in professional associations and advocacy within dentistry

Summer 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Current and Relevant Topics for the Dental Hygienist Hoerler, Sarah Beth Books for DENH-310-50 Summer 2025 Course details for DENH-310-50 Summer 2025