DHY 119 — Oral Health Management of Special Needs Populations
Introduces characteristics and oral health management needs of individuals and populations with special needs including patients with systemic/medical, physical, psychological, developmental, intellectual or social conditions that may influence delivery of dental services. Provides a framework of knowledge about factors that affect the management of the special needs dental hygiene patient. Descriptions of diseases or conditions, incidence, prevalence, etiology, clinical manifestations, medical treatment, oral manifestations, dental management considerations, and modifications of comprehensive dental hygiene care are emphasized. Includes the roles of interprofessional health care teams. Prerequisite: DHY 121 , DHY 123 , and DHY 125 with grades of C or better.
Prerequisites: DHY 121, DHY 123, DHY 125