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Course Criteria
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5.50 Credits
This course is designed to give the students information on the composition and manipulation of materials used in restorative dentistry such as cements, amalgam, composites, glass ionomers, synthetic resins, temporary restorations, and metals. Other materials such as waxes, impression materials and gypsums are covered. The students will trim models, polish appliances, and fabricate custom trays, bleaching trays, mouth guards and temporary crowns and bridges. Placement and removal of periodontal dressing and temporary crowns will also be covered.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides the fundamentals of endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery procedures with detailed instruction of the dental assistant's role in each specialty area including instrumentation.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, with detailed instructions of the dental assistant's role in each specialty area including instrumentation. Prerequisites Successful completion of DENT 1230
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3.00 Credits
This course covers infection control as it relates to dental assisting. Topics include Universal Precautions, methods of disinfection and sterilization, and proper use of chemicals and equipment.
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2.50 Credits
This course is a study of medical and dental emergencies that occur in the dental office. Instruction includes ways to prevent or reduce the number of emergencies, office preparation for an emergency, taking of vital signs, the use of medical emergency equipment, review of CPR including AED, utilizing OSHA guidelines during an emergency, and legal issues to consider when treating a dental patient. Prerequisites Successful completion of DENT 1160 and current CPR card for health care workers
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2.50 Credits
This course introduces the student to dental film types, anatomical landmarks, mounting of films, generation of x-rays, manual film processing and intraoral paralleling techniques.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in accessory radiographic techniques, patient management, technique error identification, automatic film processing and preliminary film interpretation. Also included are radiation biology, patient protection, operator protection and extraoral radiography. Prerequisites Successful completion of DENT 1310
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4.00 Credits
This course includes a detailed and practical application of dental equipment, rotary and dental hand instruments, arrangement of the patient and dental team during all phases of dentistry, and instrument transfer. Oral diagnosis with a focus on charting of a dental patient is also covered.
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4.00 Credits
This course includes a detailed study and practical application of maintaining the operating field, rubber dam, oral inspection, removal of suture, amalgam and composite instruments and placement and removal of matrices. Prerequisites Successful completion of DENT 1350
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4.00 Credits
This course includes a detailed study and practical application of the following procedures: alginate impression, coronal polish, placement of retraction material, perform oral brush biopsy, and apply pit and fissure sealants. Prerequisites DENT 1360
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