DA5. 496 Dental Specialities

Dental specialties, role of dental auxiliaries, specialized instrumentation, materials and equipment will be encompassed to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the following Dental Specialty Practices: Endodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Implant Surgery. The didactic preparation will strengthen the students understanding of specialty practices as they precede to the specialty observations spring term. Required: Successful completion of Dental Assistant Program fall term.

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, recognize and explain the purpose and function of dental specialty practices and the relationship to general practice. Recognize, explain and demonstrate dental specialty practice procedures, equipment and materials. Identify and describe the roles of dental specialty team members.