Program Learning Outcome #1
Assess individual risk factors that meet standardized criteria for patient periodontal treatment.
Program Learning Outcome #2
Understand important dental hygiene foundation coursework from biomedical, clinical, dental sciences and apply these concepts in a problem-solving written format.
Program Learning Outcome #3
Evaluate various levels of diagnosis and treatment planning knowledge, skills and abilities through clinically based questions, computer photographs, radiographs, laboratory data and other clinical reproductions.
Program Learning Outcome #4
Demonstrate clinical and judgement skills to include the detection and removal of calculus, accurate periodontal depth measurements, tissue management and final case presentation.
Program Learning Outcome #5
Apply a professional code of ethics consistent with the dental hygiene profession.