Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023Class Size24 studentsCredits2PrerequisitePrerequisite Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester dental hygiene program courses with a grade of 'C' or better; 32 hours lecture. 64 Outside-of-class hours (96 Total Student Learning Hours) Transfers ToCSUDescriptionStudents will gain a comprehensive understanding of federal and state oral health programs, their roles in the delivery of dental care, and the associated barriers to accessing and providing care to underserved communities. Emphasis will be placed on the dental hygiene process of care and its application in designing effective oral health education programs tailored to specific groups in the community.Usually HeldThu 10:10am–12:00pm