HOPES Elective

0 credits · Professional

This elective will provide DH and DDS students an opportunity to interact and collaborate with students in other health care professions at the HOPES (Halifax Outreach Prevention Education and Support) clinic – a student-led initiative. The course will include among other things: general and oral health education and promotion; basic medical/dental history-taking and limited head & neck exams; triaging patients and appropriate referrals for those with acute dental issues; limited preventive services and effective communication as a member of an interprofessional team. RESTRICTIONS: Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students only