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Dental Hygiene

School: Oulton College
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CARE CLINIC
Course Format: Classroom
This module will provide the student with the opportunity to learn hands on and be evaluated on all aspects of clinical dental assisting. The complete process of client care will be brought together in a "real" clinic setting as the student schedules patients to be seen in a supervised patient clinic.
 

LABORATORY PROCEDURES
Course Format: Classroom
Taking place in a lab setting, combined with classroom instruction, students will learn the methods of such lab procedures as taking impressions, pouring and trimming models and preparing custom trays.
 

DENTAL RECORDS
Course Format: Classroom
Tooth morphology and proper charting will be covered during this module. A clinical chart will be discussed in depth including details on obtaining information and being able to complete a chart in detail. Students will learn how to complete a chart and to understand the importance of being able to communicate the information to the patient.
 

ORAL PATHOLOGY
Course Format: Classroom
This module will cover the diseases of the oral cavity. Although only a dentist can diagnose pathologic conditions, it is important that a dental assistant, as part of the team can differentiate between normal and abnormal conditions and achieve a professional vocabulary associated with them in order to discuss with the patient.
 

DENTAL SPECIALTIES
Course Format: Classroom
This module is comprised of a series of seminars derived from dental specialties. Information will be delivered as it relates to the practice of a dental assistant in any specialty office. The course is supported by a series of guest speakers and office rotations.
 

ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY
Course Format: Classroom
All systems of the body will be studied: Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Respiratory, Digestive and Endocrine in order to provide the student with a complete understanding of the workings of the body.
 

RESTORATIVE
Course Format: Classroom
Chair side intra-oral procedures and processes will be detailed in a classroom setting, demonstrated evaluated in the clinic. The student will learn to recognize and understand the procedures, instruments and materials used to complete common restorative appointments.
 

RADIOLOGY
Course Format: Classroom
Basic principles of physics and radiography will be covered, ensuring that the student understands the importance of radiology and the safety precautions required to operate a dental x ray unit. Techniques will be taught in class and practical experience will be gained later in the program.
 

PHARMACOLOGY and MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Course Format: Classroom
A dental assistant student will gain the understanding of objectives related to the classification of drugs, how they affect dental procedures and how to use drug reference material, including understanding prescriptions. The knowledge and understanding of medical emergencies and how to assist during one of theses emergencies is key to a dental practice.
 

DENTAL HEALTH & NUTRITION
Course Format: Classroom
This course will educate the students in dental health, allowing them to recognize, explain, and demonstrate proper oral hygiene techniques to their patients. The skills required to perform preventative dental assisting tasks will be demonstrated in a clinic setting as students practice on a typodont, each other and graduate to patient care. This course also covers basic Nutrition theory that w...
 

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