DENT 101 - Intro to Dental Health

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

An introduction to professional health services, with study of the history and development of the dental health professions. The organization of the dental professional associations is outlined. The course presents an orientation to the various specialties of dentistry including Pedodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Dental Public Health, and Operative Dentistry. Problems in first aid are discussed, and such dental office emergencies as obstructed airway, syncope, hemorrhage, stroke and shock are demonstrated. Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program and instructor consent are required to take this course. In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or better.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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