Title: Module 1 Introduction
Course: DEH 1720 Dental Hygiene Course > Section: Module 1 - Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Introduction

In this module, the importance of prevention in relationship to dental disease will be addressed. The definitions of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention will be introduced along with the categories of dental diseases. A brief history of preventive dentistry will be presented.

Dental hygienists are primary preventive specialists. The dental hygiene student should be knowledgeable on the burden of dental diseases and the role that they will play in reducing that burden through prevention.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Define and apply the three types of prevention.
- Describe categories that aid in classifying diseases.
- Describe risk assessment in dental care delivery.

Readings & Resources

Primary Preventive Dentistry--Chapter 1 pgs 1-12

Assignments & Activities

- Complete the Student Contract Quiz.
- Post in the Greetings and Introductions Board.
- Post in the Module 1 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 1 Reflective Assignment.