DT 112 - Dental Therapy Lab II

Credits: 6
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 132
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Emphasis is on taking periapical, horizontal, and vertical bitewings, occlusal and panoramic radiographs, digital photographs, mouthguard fabrication and manipulation of dental materials in pre-prepped teeth. Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by fabricating mouth guards, and manipulation of dental materials in pre-prepped teeth.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Dental Therapy (DT) coursework from previous quarter.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Take periapical, horizontal and vertical bitewings, occlusal, and panoramic radiographs on adult and pediatric manikins.
Explain the principles for taking intraoral and extraoral photographs.
Take intraoral and extraoral photographs.
Perform dental examination on children, teens, adults, and elders.

Course Contents

Unit A: FMX Lab
Unit B: Occlusal and Panoramic Radiology
Unit C: Dental Photography Lab
Unit D: Dental examination on children, teens, adults, and elders.

Instructional Units: 9