DA 206 - Dental Specialties

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first two terms of the Dental Assistant program. This is a special admission program that requires completion of 13-17 credits of prerequisite/preparatory courses and formal acceptance prior to entry.

Course Description: Studies the various fields of specialized dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association. Introduces applied psychology through role-playing as related to the clinical application in the specialties. Guest speakers representing dental specialties will be scheduled.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify the various dental specialties.
CLO#2: Identify the general principles and armamentarium associated with each dental specialty.
CLO#3: Evaluate the various roles of auxiliary personnel as they relate to each dental specialty. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Demonstrate legally delegable dental assisting skills as they relate to the dental specialties.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term. 