Dental Hygiene Informatics (DHYG 320)

• College: College of Allied Health
• Department: Dental Hygiene-Medical Imaging
• Credit Hours: 4
• This course has a lecture with 4 hours.

Students will develop an understanding of the American Dental Association's standards for Dental Informatics which provides a seamless information exchange throughout all facets of oral health care. This course examines the relationship between patient care and oral health through the application of information technology. Topics explored include: computerized dental clinical work stations, electronic technologies used in dental practices, software products, digital radiography, and electronic dissemination of dental information and online/web based learning. Prerequisites: Admission to the DHYG BS Program. Typically Offered Fall only.