CCOG for DH 202 Fall 2026
- Course Number:
- DH 202
- Course Title:
- Dental Hygiene Theory V
- Credit Hours:
- 2
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Expands on the dental hygiene process of care and exploration of scientific literature to support evidence-based patient care. Focuses on researching medical and psychosocial conditions as they relate to periodontal health and the connection to clinical practice. Prerequisites: DH 201. Corequisites: DH 205 and DH 205S.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Discuss management of diverse patient populations including, but not limited to: medically compromised or culturally diverse patients.
- Incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving to integrate evidence-based practice into clinical care.
- Describe appropriate interventions for pain management, prevention and adjunctive therapy.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Team participation
Team presentations
Final paper