2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DEN 1303 - Clinical Science I


Credit Hours: 3

This course includes an orientation of the dental profession, which is historical information on the dental profession from early times to the present. Basic information concerning education and licensure of the dentist and each member of the dental health team with emphasis on the dental assistant is included. A unit on legal and ethical aspects of dentistry introduces the ethical principles and laws that pertain to the state and national practice of dentistry, including the dentist and all members of the dental health team. In the unit on medical and dental emergencies, the fundamental principles, skills, preventive measures and knowledge to function effectively in various emergency situations that may arise in the dental office are studied. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for certification is included. (F, D) special course fee