Course Descriptions

DEN 224 - Dental Hygiene IV

2 Credit

This course will prepare the dental hygiene student for the job market and the ADA National Board Dental Hygiene Examination in the areas of ethics and jurisprudence in dentistry, current issues, trends, dental practice management, marketing skills, job seeking, and licensure.

Prerequisite(s): Earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following: DEN 211, DEN 212, DEN 213, DEN 214, DEN 215, DEN, 216, DEN 217, DEN 219

New SUNY General Education: SUNY - Critical Thinking and Reasoning Competency

MCC General Education: MCC-VE - Values and Ethics (MVE)

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize the history of the dental hygiene profession.
2. Analyze the code of ethics and professionalism in dentistry and dental hygiene.
3. Determine key concepts central to the study of moral philosophy and ethical decision making.
4. Critique the laws related to society, the state dental practice act, and patient, practitioner, employer relationships.
5. Interpret the dental practice act in relation to dental hygiene practice and licensure.
6. Explain the principles of risk management in dentistry and dental hygiene.
7. Categorize critical elements necessary to execute a successful dental business.
8. Cultivate business skills necessary to market oneself, job seek, and apply for and maintain dental hygiene licensure.

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