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Predoctoral Course Catalog

OHS 650

Dental Curriculum Threads

Community Dentistry: Longview Clinic – Elective

Course Director: Donald Chi
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring / 1, 2, 3, 4 and Residents

Course Overview

This course will give dental students and residents the opportunity to provide evidence-based, culturally competent dental care in underserved communities.

Learning Objectives

  1. To identify and understand the barriers to dental care and optimal oral health within vulnerable patient populations
  2. To take a complete social and behavioral health history from patients seeking dental care
  3. To apply critical thinking skills in developing evidence-based treatment plans and options for patients with limited financial resources
  4. To provide culturally competent dental care services to vulnerable patient populations

To provide culturally competent dental care services to vulnerable patient populations

Date last updated: 2018-05-24