This course will assist learners in gaining knowledge to provide oral health education, oral health promotion, disease prevention, and periodontal management strategies. Learners will gain further knowledge about professionalism, communication and collaboration strategies, and principles of client advocacy relevant to dental hygiene practice.
Prerequisites
DHYG 2100.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Health Psychology Health compromising behaviours Promoting healthy behaviour change Culturally safe dental hygiene care Family violence Trauma informed care Instrument sharpening Root morphology/instrumentation Cariology and fluoride and mechanisms of action Dentinal hypersensitivity Polishing techniques and professionally applied topical fluoride Power toothbrushes, promoting personal self care Fixed and removable prosthesis
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42470 |
January 4, 2027 to April 12, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.