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Courses

 

Dental Assisting
  

  • DENT 1300 - Introduction to Dental Assisting

    1 credit(s)
    Provides background information on the history and development of the dental and dental assisting professions. Also includes an overview of dental ethics, jurisprudence, and terminology.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1320 - Dental Anatomy & Physiology

    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with focus on the structure and function of the head and neck area. Includes an overview of oral embryology, histology and tooth morphology.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1330 - Dental Materials I

    1 credit(s)
    A study of the materials commonly used in dentistry with emphasis on their proper handling and preparation.
    Contact Hours: Class- 8 Practical Lab- 23 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1340 - Chairside Assisting Skills

    3 credit(s)
    Familiarizes the student with the equipment in the dental treatment room. Includes an introduction to preparation for treatment procedures, four-handed dentistry, and sequence of instrument delivery.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1350 - Infection Control

    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to microbiology and infection control as related to dental assisting topics including standard precautions, sterilization and disinfection methods, and proper use of chemicals and equipment.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 5 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1360 - Pharmacology & Medical Emergency

    1 credit(s)
    A survey of pharmacology principles, drug classifications, and the use of therapeutic drugs in dentistry. Also introduces students to the basic concepts of preventing, recognizing, and responding to medical emergencies in the dental office.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1400 - Dental Practice Management

    3 credit(s)
    Study of office administration procedures for the dental assistant. Includes reception telephone techniques, bookkeeping, computer applications and third-party payment. Employment preparation will be studied, including writing resumes and application letters.
    Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1430 - Dental Materials II

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    Continued study of the materials used in dentistry. Includes the development of skills in specific laboratory tasks.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1450 - Oral Pathology

    1 credit(s)
    The following course must be taken before or at the same time:   
    An introduction to the oral symptoms of systemic disorders focusing on the reaction of oral tissues to trauma and disease.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1460 - Dental Radiography

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   and   
    An introduction to dental radiography including the nature, use, and hazards of x-radiation. The student will develop skills in exposing and processing dental radiographs.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1470 - Nutrition & Prevention in Dentistry

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    The study of food and nutrition as it relates to preventive dentistry. Techniques in nutrition counseling and personal oral hygiene instruction are included.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1490 - Clinical Experience I

    3 credit(s)
    The student will have the opportunity to apply dental assisting skills and knowledge in a dental office setting.
    Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 90 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1540 - Dental Specialties & Expanded Functions

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before):   
    A continuation of concepts developed in Chairside Assisting Skills. Includes information on the duties of the chairside assistant in the dental specialty practice.
    Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
  

  • DENT 1580 - Clinical Experience II

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite (taken before): All DENT 1000 level courses
    An opportunity to perform duties, under appropriate supervision, in the treatment rooms, laboratories, and business areas of general and specialty dental practices. The student will return to campus for a required seminar.
    Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 225 Internship- 0