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Catalog 2026-2027

DHY 270 - Dental Hygiene Practical Applications (3 Credit Hours)


Offered in Winter Terms (3-0-0)
This comprehensive course synthesizes the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the dental hygiene curriculum, emphasizing their application in preparation for professional practice. Using simulated scenarios, non-patient exercises, and role-play, students enhance clinical decision-making, efficiency, and communication. Special attention is devoted to ethical and legal considerations, practice management, HIPAA compliance, insurance coding, and career development, including employment preparation and exploration of career pathways. 

 

Prerequisite (s):  DHY 220, DHY 240, DHY 241, DHY 250 

Co-requisite (s): DHY 232, DHY 245, DY 246, DHY 260 
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