DNHY 2012 - Community Dental Hygiene Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: Admission into the Dental Hygiene Program; DNHY 1310, DNHY 1312, DNHY 1314 , and DNHY 1315 all with grade C or better
Corequisites: DNHY 2010 , DNHY 2014 , and DNHY 2015
This course will provide the student with knowledge regarding the foundation of community dentistry and its role in society. Students will explore the primary fields involved in assessing and improving the public’s dental health, including epidemiology and biostatistics. In addition, students will gain experience in evaluating scholarly dental literature.
Billable Contact Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall semester only
Search for Sections Transfer Possibilities Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) - Utilize this website to easily search how your credits transfer to colleges and universities. OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss multifaceted types of public health.
Objectives:
- Compare public health and dental public health.
- Compare dental public health and private dental care.
- Compare private dental hygiene practice with public dental hygiene practice.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design a community dental health program.
Objectives:
- Choose services that promote oral health and prevention of oral disease.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate community-based oral health programs.
- Discuss making decisions based on accepted scientific principles.
- Discuss problem solving skills.
- Discuss specific learning theory models related to a target population.
- Discuss current infection prevention and control resources in community-focused health care settings.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose evidence-based literature.
Objectives:
- Discuss current epidemiologic concepts.
- Discuss current biostatistical concepts.
- Discuss dental indices utilized to assess target populations.
- Assess the credibility and potential hazards of dental products and techniques.
- Discuss ways to contribute to the knowledge base of dental hygiene.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to formulate effective communication.
Objectives:
- Formulate preventive counseling and health education to diverse populations.
- Elaborate on the need for patient advocacy.
- Construct written communication to allied health professionals.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
- Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
- Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
- Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
- Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
- Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
- Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course: Communication: YES Critical Thinking: YES Global Literacy: YES Information Literacy: YES Quantitative Reasoning: YES Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE Weeks 1 - 2: Research Poster Board Sessions; Public Health Vs Private Practice
Weeks 3 - 4: Community Dental Health; Careers in Community Dental Health
Weeks 5 - 6: Public Health/Community Dental Health Program Planning
Weeks 7 - 8: Evidence Based Research (MIDTERM)
Weeks 9 -10: Data Analysis
Weeks 11 - 12: Health Promotion
Weeks 13 - 14: Ethics & Cultural Competence
Weeks 15 - 16: Presentations Research Poster Board Sessions Primary Faculty Spencer, Michelle Secondary Faculty Kline, Lorene Associate Dean Ellis, Barbara Dean Mirijanian, Narine
Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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