Emphasis on procedures for patient management, recall, and record keeping. Includes ethical issues and the American Dental Hygienists Association Code of Ethics as well as jurisprudence. Emphasis on the role of the hygienist in promoting dental health in the private office and community, education methods, biostatistics, and epidemiology. Practicum An examination of dental practice management and administrative concepts, policies, and procedures. A seminar and practicum approach will be utilized and each student will develop a policy and procedure manual for a selected dental office.
Enrollment is limited to dental hygiene students who are pursuing baccalaureate study.