DA 062 - c Preventive Dental Health

Institution:

Cypress College

Subject:

Description:

Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Dental Assistant Program. This course deals with the concepts of dental health and total patient care. This is accomplished by providing instruction and practice of oral hygiene, production of plaque (etiological factors and effective removal of), applied nutrition, and developing a patient education program. In addition, this course covers management of dental and medical emergencies, taking and evaluating a medical/dental history and systemic diseases with dental care implications.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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