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DT 101 - Fundamentals of Dental Therapy I


Credits: (4)
Acceptance into the Dental Therapy program required. Introduction to the dental team, the role of dental therapy in public health settings, and becoming certified by the Portland Area Community Health Aide Program Certification Board. Topics include ethics, dentistry and the law, OSHA training, maintenance of equipment, identification of instruments and their uses, anatomical landmarks of the head and neck, overview of dental anatomy, take and record vital signs, and research the impact of medical conditions on dental treatment.

Prerequisite: None