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3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Dance faculty. Limited to 2 courses per student Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Chair and Division Dean
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3.00 Credits
This course includes theory and practical use of dental materials including uses, composition, properties, and proper manipulation. Gypsum products, impression materials, waxes, and cements are covered. Basic restorative materials are introduced. Lecture: 2 Hours Laboratory: 2 hours
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3.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in the nature of ionizing radiation, the production, properties, dosage, and hazards of radiation, and appropriate protection techniques for patient and operator. Instruction in the function and correct use of the dental x-ray machine and techniques of film exposure, processing, and mounting are presented through lectures, demonstrations, and clinical practice. Patient exposures include bite wing x-rays and full mouth x-rays. Pre/Corequisite: Dental Science I (DENT106) Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to train the Dental Assistant in business procedures for a dental setting. Emphasis is placed on this role as part of the team concept. Included in this course is a study of communication as it relates to patient/doctor/auxiliary relations, as well as employer/employee situations. The course covers telephone techniques, appointment control, record and filing procedures, banking, billing, third-party payments, inventory control, and supplies. Resume and interviewing techniques are also covered.
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5.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in head and neck anatomy and emphasizes oral anatomy as it relates to the growth and development of the teeth and adjacent structures. The course will include the relationship of dental structures to body systems and to health. The course will also cover oral history, oral embryology, and mictobiology as they apply to oral disease and the prevention and methods of infection control. Oral pathology and identification of common oral conditions and lesions will be a component of this course. Nutrition will be included as it relates to oral health and dental caries. Home care instruction and placque control will also be emphasized. Lecture: 4 hours Laboratory: 2 hours included in this course. Lecture: 4 hours Laboratory: 2 hours
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6.00 Credits
This course prepares the student for clinical externship utilizing the concepts of four-handed dentistry. Instruction is provided in instrumentation, tray set-ups, and sterilization. Also included is instruction in chairside positioning, preparation of the dental unit, and maintenance of equipment. Basic intra-oral functions such as mirror placement and retraction, use of oral evacuation, and rubber dam technique are also covered. CPR training is included as part of this course. Lecture: 4 hours Laboratory: 4 hours
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Dental Science I, this course includes dental pharmacology, emphasizing the nature and property of drugs and anesthetics used frequently in dentistry. Also included is an introduction to dental specialties, namely: orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry and prosthodontics. Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: Dental Science I (DENT106) Prerequisite: Dental Science I (DENT106)
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6.00 Credits
This component of the Program provides the student with practical experience in four-handed dentistry, general office procedures, and basic laboratory skills. To expose students to a broad spectrum of patients and settings, the students rotate through several types of dental settings including private practice and a hospital or dental clinic. To integrate experiences, students must maintain a daily log of dental procedures and duties performed and must attend a seminar with the Dental Assistant faculty member. This course involves 300 hours of clinical experience. Prerequisites: Dental Radiography I (DENT103), Chairside Assisting (DENT107), and Dental Materials I (DENT102)
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