DNAS1215 - Dental Specialties

Credits
1 (1/0/0)
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.
Competencies
  1. Describe the dental assistant's role in dental specialty practices.
  2. Describe the various dental specialties.
  3. Describe additional equipment requirements for a specialty dental office.
Degrees that use this course

Dental Assisting

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Dental Assisting

Diploma