DA5. 453 Dental Pathology/Pharmacology

The study of oral pathology will cover the recognition of gross symptoms of oral disease, the treatment procedure and the prevention of oral disease to include the drugs and medications most commonly associated with treatment. An in-depth study of pathological diseases, normal and injured tissues, developmental anomalies, dental caries, abscesses and cysts will be discussed. Required: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant Program.

Credits

2

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and assess abnormal tissue in the oral cavity and structures. Discuss and describe pathological diseases and developmental anomalies that may be seen in a dental office. Classify and identify medications used to treat oral health diseases. Categorize the different drug schedules based on the United States Drug Enforcement Agency.