vcc.ca

DHYG 4344: Oral Health Sciences 3 

Effective date

September 2022 

Department

Dental Hygiene 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This course will provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge of dental specialties, the impact of periodontal conditions and pharmacological agents on oral and systemic health and the role of the dental hygienist in inter-professional collaboration along with appropriate and timely referral within the community. Application of knowledge will relate to provision of dental hygiene care and appropriate and timely referral to the community to promote and advocate for health and well-being of clients. This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program. 

Credits

6.5 

Year of study

3rd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DHYG 3244. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 90
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 105
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include guest speakers, lectures, class and small group discussion, and case based learning.  

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Midterm Exam 

30 

Written examination 

Project 

35 

Case analysis 

Final Exam 

35 

Written examination 

Course topics

Learning resources

Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor. 

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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