Program offered is a Certificate.

In this course, the student will apply the concepts of infection control in the dental office utilizing OSHA and CDC regulations, which include Personal Protective Equipment. The students become proficient in charting pathological conditions and existing dental work. In addition, they chart oral conditions of students and patients in compliance with state guidelines for mouth mirror inspection. Oral cavity anatomy, tooth morphology and annotating methods relating to charting are presented. Specialty areas of oral pathology and periodontics are studied. Placement of periodontal surgical dressings are demonstrated and practiced on manikins according to RDA criteria. Preventive dentistry is emphasized. Related areas of nutrition and fluorides are presented. Basic concepts of psychology and communication are discussed with emphasis on helping dental patients overcome anxieties related to dental treatment. Students also study related dental terminology, spelling, and policies and procedures applicable to the program.

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