Dental Courses
Back to subjects list- DENT 1010 Infection Control
- DENT 1100 Biomaterials
- DENT 1106 Biodental Science
- DENT 1112 Dental Anatomy
- DENT 1114 Dental Radiology
- DENT 1122 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence
- DENT 1124 Clinical Assisting I
- DENT 1126 Clinical Assisting II
- DENT 1130 Dental Practice Management
- DENT 1132 Credentialing Exam Preparation
- DENT 1134 Clinical Affiliation
- DENT 1136 Advanced Functions
- DENT 1500 Dental Health
- DENT 1910 Directed Independent Study
Dental Health
This course covers the basic principles of nutrition, pharmacology, ergonomics, and citizenship skills as they apply to the dental field. Students will be introduced to basic nutritional concepts and its effects on the human body from the standpoint of general health and the relationship to oral disease. Students will also learn about medications that are commonly seen in the dental setting and the diseases, indications for which these drugs are prescribed and adverse reactions that can result in medical emergencies in the dental office. In addition, students will learn how ergonomic principles apply to dental assisting. Students will also participate in service-learning projects to gain a sense of community contribution and experience. Prerequisites: ENGL0050, GTEC0006, MATH0080 or appropriate score on assessment
Credit Breakdown
| Credit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3.00 |
| Lab | 0 |
| On the job training | n/a |
| Total Credits | 3.00 |