The study of interaction and communication in the dental office. A grade of "C" or better is required for progression.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Restrictions:
The study and prevention of dental diseases and community dental health. A grade of "C" or better is required for progression.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 2.0
Restrictions:
Demonstrate telephone management, schedule appointments, receive payments for dental services, complete third party reimbursement forms, manage inventory, enter data for charges and payments, manage patient records, manage recall systems, comply with federal and state guidelines regarding healthcare providers and operate basic business equipment.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 2.0
Restrictions:
Composition, properties, procedures and safety standards related to dental materials. A grade of C or better is required for progression.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 4.0
Restrictions:
Introduction to radiation physics, protection, the operation of radiographic equipment, exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs. Specific federal and state safety and standard practices for the classroom and lab settings will be practiced. A grade of C or better is required for progression.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 4.0
Restrictions:
A fundamental study of anatomical systems with emphasis placed on head and neck anatomy. Topics include embryology of the teeth along with basic dental terminology. A grade of C or better is required for progression.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Restrictions:
A study of pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures, instrumentation, OSHA and other regulatory agencies' standards. A grade of C or better is required for progression.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 4.0
Restrictions:
An advanced study of anatomical systems, pharmacology, or pathology, and developmental abnormalities. A grade of C or better is required to progress.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Restrictions:
The practical application of exposing, processing and mounting diagnostically acceptable radiographs obtained by utilizing various radiographic techniques. This course will encompass critical evaluation of all procedures. A grade of C or better is required for progression
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 4.0
Restrictions:
An expanded study of dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry and utilization of armamentarium for general practice and specialty procedures. A grade of C or better is required to progress.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 3.0
Restrictions:
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. A grade of C or better is required for progression
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 16.0
Restrictions:
Analysis of case studies during the clinical phase of practicum/clinical. A grade of C or better is required to progress.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Restrictions:
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
Restrictions: