DENT 125 - Preclinical Practice III

PREREQUISITES: DENT 102 - Dental Materials and Lab I, DENT 115 - Preclinical Practice I and II (or DENT 113 - Preclinical Practice I and DENT 114 - Preclinical Practice II), DENT 116 - Dental Emergencies/Pharmacology, and DENT 123 - Dental Anatomy
PROGRAM: Dental Assisting
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

This is an in-depth course that continues Preclinical Practice I. Anesthesia is presented. The following dental specialties are presented: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Dental Public Health.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Describe the eight specialty fields recognized by the ADA.
Identify and select dental instruments and accessory items used in dental specialties.
Perform all assigned laboratory procedures relevant to specific specialties.
Assist with visual and restorative procedures on bench mannequin in preparation for clinical patients.
Prepare and assist with diagnostic records.
Simulate dental business office procedures and clinical records in specialty practices.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Dental public health

Pediatric dentistry

Endodontics

Periodontics

Orthodontics

Prosthodontics