DA 136B - Dental Specialties

Credits: 3

Description
A survey of the role of the dental assistant in the specialties of dentistry including orthodontics, pedodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize the different surgical procedures performed by maxillofacial surgeons.
Identify the drugs used in dentistry for pain control and know the characteristics of each.
Discuss the purpose of root canal therapy and the procedures performed to accomplish a successful root canal.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of fixed and removable prosthodontics and describe the role of the dental laboratory in each.
Discuss the types of dental implants available and the patient selection requirements.
Describe the clinical criteria required to make an orthodontic treatment plan and the ‘dental assistant’s’ role in the treatment of orthodontic patients.
Define the different types of periodontal surgery and discuss when each is recommended.
Compare and contrast the dental procedures used in general dentistry with those used in pedodontic dentistry.
List the communication and behavioral management techniques used in the dental specialties.

Prerequisite: DA 119B and DA 123B and DA 128B each with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DA 126B