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2026-2027 College Catalog

DHYG 1227 - Preventive Dental Hygiene Care

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
The role of the dental hygienist as a therapeutic oral health care provider with emphasis on concepts of disease management, health promotion, communication, and behavior modification.

Prerequisite(s): DHYG 1301 ; DHYG 1311 ; and DHYG 1431  with a grade of “C” or higher
Type: TECH