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May 18, 2024
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TCC Catalog 2012-13 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DEH2701 Community Dental Health2 credit hour(s) | Fall
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L and DEH2300 .
The course prepares the dental hygiene student to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in the community. The concepts of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of community-based programs are taught. The student will plan a community oral health education program that is implemented and evaluated in the Community Dental Health Practicum. Cultural differences, socioeconomic factors and barriers to health care are discussed in relation to developing preventive programs. Federal and state public health programs are discussed, as are current public health issues. Community oral health programs for vulnerable populations such as indigent, geriatric and special needs patients are included. Contact: 2 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
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