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Apr 27, 2024
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 137 Dental Specialties4 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 , and DENT 124
Course Outcomes
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
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
- perform four-handed chairside dentistry on general chairside procedures
- perform expanded functions such as rubber dam isolation, sealant placement, coronal polish, fluoride application, oral hygiene instruction, fabricate provisional restorations and crown, cord packing, radiographs, matrix system, alginate impressions and pouring study models
- apply appropriate sterilization and infection control techniques
- be prepared to take the Certified Dental Association (CDA) exam
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20
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