This course continues to advance the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective foundations of dental hygiene theory and practice. Students will be exposed to increasingly complex patient cases including topics involving general pathology, oral pathology, special needs patients, community dental health, and legal and ethical issues in the dental office. The dental hygienist's ethical role in life-long learning will be emphasized. Additionally, board requirements will be discussed in preparation for the written and clinical boards. (1 billable contact hrs)