Title: Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community
Course: DES 2701 Community Oral Health > Section: Module 10 - Dental Hygiene and the Global Community

Introduction

On a global level, this module presents an overview of how to access information regarding oral health, presents a historical perspective of dental hygiene, and addresses how the dental hygiene workforce is distributed. The status of dental hygiene education is presented along with the way in which the profession of dental hygiene is regulated including the different levels of supervision. The role of the World Health Organization in global oral health equity is also presented.

The dental hygiene student should have an understanding of the profession of dental hygiene on a global level. Nationally, there are other dental professionals providing restorative services to help improve access to dental care. The dental hygiene student should be educated on these alternative practice models and understand many of these as opportunities to be involved in public health.

Objectives

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

- Compare dental public health programs in other countries.
- Research the international professional organizations involving dental hygiene.
- Discuss the regulation of dental hygienists in other countries.

Readings & Resources

Dental Public Health & Research. Nathe. 3rd ed. Chapter 4, pgs 48-70.

Assignments & Activities

- Post in the Module 10 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 10 Reflective Assignment.