West Coast University Dental Hygiene and Covid 19 Discussion

Being a licensed dental hygienist, you have an obligation to your patients as well asyour family. In a 3-page paper, explain:
● How has practicing during the Covid-19 pandemic affected you and/or the
practice you for?
● How has infection control protocols changed in your practice from the
recommended standards in the DHBC 2020 Laws and Regulations Booklet
(pg. 127-135)?
● How have continuing education course requirements been impacted (DHBC
2020 Laws and Regulations Booklet pg.135-145)?
● What, if anything, can be considered unprofessional conduct in treating, or
not treating patients during the pandemic (DHBC 2020 Laws and Regulations
Booklet pp. 48-59)?
● What will you take away from this experience that will be useful in moving
forward in practicing dental hygiene?
Include in your reflection:
● What are the standard Infection Control protocols and what what if anything
do you believe will change due to the pandemic?
● The number of CE credits required by a DDS, RDH, RDHAP, DA
● How many units can be taken virtually, by correspondence, or in-person?
What is the difference? What are teh requirements?