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COURSE TITLE:
Dental Specialties II________
COURSE PREFIX AND NO. DENT 1240
LEC
2
LAB
0
CREDIT HOURS
2
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides the fundamentals of pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and fixed and removable
prosthodontics with detailed instructions of the dental assistant’s role in each specialty area including
instrumentation.
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S):
Completion of DENT 1230
RATIONALE:
This course meets the requirements of the College and for accreditation with the American Dental Association.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:
Delmar’s Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
Edition:
Current Edition
Author:
Phinney/Halstead
Publisher:
Delmar
Materials:
Supplemental materials will be handed out in class.
Attached course outline written by:
Joan Trimpey
Date: Winter 2003
Reviewed/Revised by: Reviewed by Joan Trimpey
Date:
Effective quarter of course outline: Winter 2003
Date:
Associate Dean
Date:
Jan., 2013
Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
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TITLE:
Dental Specialties II
PREFIX/NO: DENT 1240
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Discuss the importance of maintaining the deciduous dentition.
Describe the personality characteristics and behavior patterns at different age levels.
Describe the areas of similarities and differences in operative procedures for the child patient.
Describe normal occlusion and name and describe the classifications for malocclusion.
Identify the types of removable appliances used in orthodontic treatment.
Identify instruments used in orthodontic treatment.
Give the function(s) of removable prosthesis.
Describe and identify the different types and parts of a removable prosthesis.
Write home care instructions for the above specialties.
TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Module I
Unit I
Pediatric Dentistry
Introduction to Pediatric Dentistry
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Define Pediatric Dentistry
Differentiate between children’s dentistry of yesterday and today. (Think question)
Explain the growing needs of children’s dentistry in our society today. (Think question)
Describe the ten (10) behavior management techniques taken from the American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry’s published Standards of Care for Behavior Management.
5. List and describe the behavior characteristics of a child at the following ages:
a. 2-4
b. 4-6
c. 6-9
d. 9-12
6. Discuss techniques that can be used when verbal communication is done with a child (think)
7. Differentiate between chronological age, mental age, and emotional age. (think)
8. Describe some additional factors that may influence a child’s behavior. (think)
9. Explain the role of the parent or guardian with regards to a child visiting the dental office.
10. Describe some conditions under which a parent would accompany a child patient into the
operatory.
Unit II
The Child Patient and Procedures
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. List the three (3) reasons for restoring primary dentition.
2. Describe the use of premedication and pain control in pediatric dentistry.
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3. Discuss what is done on the initial visit for a child patient.
4. Give the four (4) preventive procedures that may be done for a child.
5. Describe the following procedures:
a. Pit and Fissure Sealant
b. Stainless Steel Crowns
c. Treatment of Fractured Teeth
d. Displaced Teeth
e. Avulsed Teeth
f. Pulp Treatment
6. Explain how a custom mouth guard is made and the function(s) for the mouth guard.
7. Describe and give the function(s) for a space maintainer.
8. Give the types of child abuse that the dental team needs to be aware of in the dental
office and how to identify them.
9. The state laws require that the dental office must report any suspicious signs of abuse.
10. Name seven (7) items should be included in the report.
Unit III Pedodontic Procedures
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. Explain the procedure that should be followed during the first visit for a child patient.
2. Describe the use of premedication and pain control in pedodontics.
3. Describe the following procedures:
a. Pit and Fissure sealant
b. Stainless steel crowns
c. Treatment of fractured teeth
d. Displaced teeth
e. Avulsed teeth
4. Describe the construction and use of custom mouth guards and space maintainers.
Module II Orthodontics
Unit I Normal vs. Malocclusion
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Define orthodontics
Give the three (3) categories in the etiology of dentofacial deformities.
List the six (6) factors which determine normal occlusion.
Describe the following terms:
a. Occlusion
d. Open bite
b. Malocclusion
e. Closed bite
c. Cross-bite
5. Describe the three (3) classifications of malocclusion.
6. Explain the facial habits that may adversely affect orthodontic treatment and explain the importance of
patient cooperation in successful treatment.
7. Describe the four (4) principles of tooth movement and identify the types of appliances used to achieve
this movement.
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Unit II
Fixed and Removable Appliances
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Give the function(s) of removable ortho appliances and name five (5) appliances.
Explain what a separator is and name the two (2) types.
State the function(s) of fixed ortho appliances and name eight (8) elements of a fixed appliance.
Give the function(s) of extraoral ortho devices and name one (1) appliance.
Identify the special instruments used in orthodontic treatment and state the use(s) of each.
State the function(s) of the cephalometries in orthodontics and why the landmarks of the skull
are important.
7. Describe the selection, cementation and removal of orthodontic bands. Also, describe the
procedure used in the direct bonding of brackets.
8. Explain the procedures for placement and removal of orthodontic separators, arch wires,
ligature ties and the construction of a Hawley retainer.
9. Give the home care instructions for a patient wearing headgear or a positioner.
Module III
Unit I
Prosthodontics
Fixed Prosthodontics
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Define fixed prosthodontics
Give five (5) indications for fixed prosthodontics
Give five (5) contraindications for fixed prosthodontics.
Describe the role of the dental laboratory technician in fixed prosthodontics. (Think question)
Describe the types of crowns:
a. Full crown
b. Three quarter
6. Explain the difference between an inlay and an onlay.
7. Give the components of a bridge and the function(s) for each.
8. Name and describe the three (3) types of veneers.
9. Give the two (2) types of materials used for fixed prostheses.
10. Describe the role of the laboratory technician with fixed prostheses.
11. List and name the three (3) retention techniques.
12. Describe the function(s) for gingival retraction.
13. Explain how a bite registration is done.
14. Explain how a tooth shade is taken.
15. Give the information needed when doing a work order for the dental technician on a fixed
prostheses item.
16. Explain an implant retainer prostheses.
17. State the home care instructions to be given to a dental patient receiving a fixed prostheses.
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Unit II
Removable Prosthodontics
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. Define removable prosthodontics
2. Give the three (3) extraoral factors that are considered when the dentist plans a patient
treatment plan that includes a removable prosthesis.
3. List the four (4) intraoral factors that are considered when the dentist plans a patient
treatment plan that includes a removable prosthesis.
4. Give the ten (10) advantages of a removable partial.
5. Describe the following terms pertaining to a partial removable denture:
a. Framework
d. Clasps
b. Connector
e. Rests
c. Saddle
f. Artificial teeth
6. Describe the appointments and steps necessary for completion of a partial denture.
7. Describe the following terms pertaining to a complete denture:
a. Base
b. Artificial teeth
8. Describe the appointments and steps necessary for completion of a complete denture.
9. Explain the function (s) of an immediate denture.
10. Give the function(s) of a denture reline and the different ways that they can be done.
11. Explain how denture repair are done.
12. Define overdenture
13. Give the advantages and disadvantages for an overdenture.
14. State the home-care instructions for dentures.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION:
COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss the importance of maintaining the
deciduous dentition.
2. Describe the personality of similarities and
differences in operative procedures for the child
patient.
3. Describe the areas of similarities and differences in
operative procedures for the child patient.
4. Describe normal occlusion and name and describe
the classifications.
5. Identify the types of removable appliances used in
orthodontic treatment.
6. Identify instruments used in orthodontic treatment.
7. Give the function(s) of removable prosthesis.
8. Describe and identify the different types and parts
of a removable prosthesis.
9. Write home care instructions for the above
specialties.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
1. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
2. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
3. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
4. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
5. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
6. Instrumentation identification eval
Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
7. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
8. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
9. Portion of a written quiz
Portion of a written module exam
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