DH-231

Preventative Oral Health Promotion I

This course is an introduction to oral health promotion for the individual client. Topics include study of approaches to oral health education and interventions for the three levels of prevention. Theories of behavioral change are considered as is an introduction to health determinants as essential to health. The dental hygiene process of care is introduced with emphasis on clinical application. Importance is also placed on oral biofilm and self-care methods for oral disease control. Preventive agents and their use are also explored.

Credit Hours

42

Min. Grade

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