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D A 56
DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION · 1 unit
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course covers the principles of effective patient motivation and education, with a focus on understanding the causes, progression, and prevention of dental decay and periodontal disease. Students will learn to design and manage personalized plaque control programs, incorporating brushing, interdental cleaning, and the use of adjunctive aids. The course also includes nutritional counseling techniques to help patients reduce caries risk. Instruction emphasizes culturally responsive and patient-centered care strategies, preparing students to engage diverse patient populations from across the lifespan in preventive dental practices. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCD A 56DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONOpen1 section · 30 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 30639 · 01Open · 30
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
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