DEA 0130 - Allied Dental Theory

30 Clock Hours
(Offered as needed)

This course is a general study of the scientific and clinical concepts that include additional knowledge base necessary to the practice of dental assisting. Students will study the normal and abnormal conditions of the oral cavity such as dental caries prevention, the dental caries process and recognition of various common pathological conditions. Oral pathology, histology and embryology are included. Emphasis is on the interrelationship of the information presented with the clinical practice of dental assisting.

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.