DHY226 — Dental Hygiene Ethics and Jurisprudence
1 credit hour - One hour of lecture weekly; one term. Describe the ethical responsibility, regulations, and jurisprudence pertaining to dental hygiene. Define the dental hygienist’s role in the recognition, documentation, and reporting of family maltreatment, abuse, and neglect. Compare and contrast how states differ in the scope of practice and how state legislation is changing to advance the practice of dental hygiene. Course
Prerequisites: DHY200, DHY202, DHY204, DHY206