DA 181 - Preventive Dentistry

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Dental Assisting

Description:

Provides an in-depth knowledge of the concepts and methods used in the practice of preventive dentistry. This course emphasizes the necessity for the dental assistant to both recognize certain oral hygiene needs of each patient and communicate those needs to the patient. In addition, this course covers current techniques used in caries prevention, such as coronal polishing, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling; and the application of sealants. This course also includes a community service project. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Dental Assisting Certificate. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: DA 170, 171, 173, and 175 with grades of C or higher.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

DA 170 & DA 171 & DA 173 & DA 175

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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