Catalog 2017-2018 
    
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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DENT 137 Dental Specialties

4 credits
This course emphasizes the special needs of patients. Dental specialty practices and armamentarium are discussed. This course will also introduce the student to common pathology of the oral cavity which they may encounter.

Prerequisites: DENT 111 , DENT 112 , DENT 115 , DENT 124 , or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of common procedures and instrumentation for pediatric dentistry
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common procedures and instrumentation for endodontics
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common procedures and instrumentation for oral surgery
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common procedures and instrumentation for periodontics
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common procedures and instrumentation for orthodontics
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common oral pathologic conditions which may be encountered in the dental office


Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20