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Aug 06, 2026
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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 MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 4
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 96
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
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.
- Demonstrate use of disclosing tablets or solution, floss, brushing techniques,
- Explain the rationale and demonstrate the technique for applying pit and fissure sealants
- Engage in service learning
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Describe the following in relation to the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide in a dental office:
The pharmacology of nitrous oxide
The biochemistry of nitrous oxide
The anatomy of nitrous oxide administration
Emergency procedure related to the use of nitrous oxide
Mechanics of operating a nitrous oxide unit
Proper disinfection of nitrous oxide equipment
Demonstrate the proper use of setting up, administering, and monitoring nitrous oxide for a patient in a dental setting.
Properly document in a patient’s chart the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide and local anesthetics.
Discuss the role of the dental hygienist and dental assistant in the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide.
State the requirements, as specified by the Indiana State Board of Dentistry, for a dental hygienist and dental assistant administering and monitoring nitrous oxide during patient treatment.
Describe environmental hygiene as it relates to nitrous oxide use.
Evaluate signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Dental public health
- Pediatric dentistry
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Orthodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Use of Disclosing solution
- Administration and monitoring of nitrious oxide
- Service learning
GRADING POLICY
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A
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100 %
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to 93.0%
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B
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< 93.0 %
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to 85.0%
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C
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< 85.0 %
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to 79.0%
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D
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< 79.0 %
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to 75.0%
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F
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< 75.0 %
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to 0.0%
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Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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