theory 1

the skills, understanding, and professional values of an individual ready for beginning dental hygiene practice

• continuing education unit
• 1 unit = 1 clock hour of instruction

• postlicensure short-term educational experiences for refresher, updating, and renewal.
• CE credits may be required for relicensure

relationship between the patient, dentist, and hygienist when coordinating the efforts to attain and maintain the oral health of the patient

• the science and practice of the prevention of oral diseases
• the integrated preventative and treatment services administered for a patient by a hygienist