Title

DNAS1215 - Dental Specialties

Description

This course introduces the student to the dental specialties of pediatric dentistry, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, orthodontics and prosthodontics, both fixed and removable. This course will provide the student with an introduction to the clinical procedures with each of the specialties listed. Students will research various dental assisting specialties by interviewing dental assistants in specialty practices.

API ID

Credits

1 (1/0/0)

Competencies

Describe the dental assistant's role in dental specialty practices.
Describe the various dental specialties.
Describe additional equipment requirements for a specialty dental office.

Degrees that use this course

Dental Assisting

Degree:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Location:

Moorhead Campus

Credits:

63