Integrated Dental Hygiene Practice 1 (DHYG 4708)

In this course the student will develop a self-directed plan for alternative/interprofessional collaborative practice in an area of personal interest and in preparation for the Integrated Dental Hygiene Practice 2 course. This course enables students to apply the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in the provision of primary dental hygiene care (related to health promotion, disease prevention, oral health education, advocacy, policy use and clinical therapy) within the parameters of relevant legislation, codes of ethics and practice standards.