DT 111 - Dental Therapy Lab I

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 55
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Simulated clinical applications of topics including infection control practices, ergonomic principles, instrument grasp and fulcrum, utilization of a dental instruments, moisture control, and rubber dam isolation, managing medical emergencies including the use of emergency oxygen, providing basic first aid, and Basis Life Support (BLS) CPR.

Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Therapy (DT) program and Dept. Chair permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines to prevent spread of disease between patients and staff.
Demonstrate the ability to assist in a medical emergency by providing basic first aid, basic life support, and CPR.
Use ergonomic principles to maintain a healthy body while providing dental care.
Demonstrate use of dental instruments, materials and supplies appropriate for basic dental procedures.
Fabricate mouth guards.
Control moisture and isolate teeth using a rubber dam.
Apply knowledge of dental anatomy to sculpt wax teeth.

Course Contents

Unit A: Infection Control
Unit B: BLS/CPR Medical Emergencies
Unit C: Ergonomics, Grasp, and Fulcrum
Unit D: Moisture Control
Unit E: Rubber Dam Isolation
Unit F: Reconstruct Dental Anatomy

Instructional Units: 3.75