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A comprehensive approach to teaching management in a degree-completion dental hygiene program
Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Dental hygiene education must evolve to prepare students for new roles, including management. An enhanced business curriculum equips dental hygienists with essential skills for leadership in oral healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Dental Hygiene Education
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Societal changes necessitate evolving roles for dental hygienists.
- The dental hygiene profession requires preparation for diverse roles beyond clinical practice.
- Management and administration are identified as crucial future roles for dental hygienists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of an enhanced business curriculum for dental hygiene degree-completion programs.
- To equip dental hygiene students with foundational management and administrative skills.
- To prepare students for leadership positions within oral health and healthcare systems.
Main Methods:
- Development of an enhanced business curriculum within a degree-completion program.
- Inclusion of core courses in business, human resources management, and marketing.
- Integration of elective course options and a practical externship program.
Main Results:
- The curriculum provides a foundational understanding of management principles.
- Emphasis is placed on applying management concepts to oral health and healthcare delivery.
- Students gain practical skills through coursework and externship experiences.
Conclusions:
- An enhanced business curriculum is vital for preparing dental hygienists for management roles.
- Educational preparation in business and management is essential for career advancement.
- This curriculum supports the development of effective leaders in the oral healthcare field.
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