DH 216 - Principles of Dental Practice

1. Analyze concepts of dental practice management.
2. Formulate career goals to secure practice or other dental hygiene positions and direct personal career development.
3. Develop an employment portfolio that includes a well-organized dental hygiene mission statement, resume, and cover letter.
4. Demonstrate team learning concepts necessary to function effectively in the dental workplace.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of basic dental procedures necessary to function as a knowledgeable dental health team member.
6. Analyze the fundamentals of dental third party payment plans and managed care.
7. Examine the role of the dental hygienist as a productive member of dental and other health care teams.
8. Examine basic computer software and applications in dental hygiene.
9. Explain various concepts of ethics and jurisprudence related to private practice situations and marketing.
10. Formulate interviewing skills and personal presentation.
11. Analyze techniques to increase office production.