Licensure Describe licensure, certification, registration, and institutional licensure as they relate to dentistry. Discuss the Dental Practice Act. Describe legal conditions relating to dentistry including malpractice, technical battery, negligence, contractual agreement, and civil and criminal law. Code of ethics Describe components of the American Dental Hygienist's Association Code of Ethics. Describe ethical behavior in dentistry.
Benefits Describe dental practice benefits.
Accreditation Describe the role of credentialing and educational standards in health care provider regulation. Describe the role of accreditation in dentistry. Practical approach to patient education . Dental communication . Patient management skills for dental assistants and hygienists .