Course Code
DTL204
Course Credit
3
The focus of this course is specialized dental procedures, along with an introduction to pharmacology for the dental assistant. Students will be introduced to the specialized areas: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, and Prosthodontics. This course also provides an introduction to pharmacology with an emphasis on drugs used in dentistry. In addition, students discuss medical emergencies that may occur in a dental clinical setting.