Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisitePrerequisite Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first, second and third 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) 2 Units Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course expands on the dental hygienists’ role in the community by examining epidemiological patterns of oral diseases and methodologies used in oral health research. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating literature to equip students with the skills necessary for implementing evidence-based practices in dental hygiene. 