DHY232 — Dental Specialties and Diverse Patient Populations
This course introduces dental hygiene students to specialized care considerations for patients affected by medical, psychological, behavioral, and social challenges. Through expert guest presentations, interactive case discussions, and application-based projects, students will develop clinical adaptability, ethical awareness, and interprofessional collaboration skills to address complex oral health needs. The curriculum emphasizes both clinical procedures and patient-centered communication strategies. Prerequisite (s): DHY 220, DHY 240, DHY 241, DHY 250 Co-requisite (s) DHY 245, DHY 246, DHY 260, DHY 270 Master Syllabi: Master Syllabi:
Prerequisites: DHY220, DHY240, DHY241, DHY250