DENA 135 Dental Preventative Materials and Procedures*

This course is designed to introduce dental public health practices. Students will be off campus in community health setting performing preventative oral health. 

Credits

1 Credit

DENA 135Dental Preventative Materials and Procedures*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is designed to introduce dental public health practices. Students will be off campus in community health setting performing preventative oral health. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Compare, contrast and demonstrate the various toothbrushing and flossing techniques.
• Identify the oral hygiene needs of all patients from infancy through geriatrics.
• Explain the goal of preventive dentistry.
• Discuss options for teaching methods and evaluation of learning principles applied.
• Develop oral hygiene presentations for various groups
• Design health education materials for various target groups.
• Define oral health education and its goals.
• Describe fluoride and its use in dentistry.
• Identify motivational tips for oral hygiene for each age group.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies