DT 210 - Dental Therapy Skill Consolidation

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 55
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 33
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Perform diagnostic, preventive, and emergency palliative treatment to patients at the Swinomish Dental Clinic. Educate patients to promote oral health and prevent dental disease.

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Perform dental examinations that meet technical/clinical standards.
Place dental sealants that meet technical/clinical standards.
Apply fluoride varnish that meets technical/clinical standards.
Take dental radiographs that meets technical/clinical standards.
Enter digital radiographs into patient record.
Test pulp vitality that meets technical/clinical standards.
Perform dental prophylaxis that meets technical/clinical standards.
Provide emergency palliative care that meets technical/clinical standards.
Educate patients using age-appropriate language and layman terms.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Infection Control; Unit 2: Charting
Unit 3: Radiology; Unit 4: Dental Prophylaxis
Unit 5: Oral Health Education; Unit 6: Treatment Planning
Unit 7: Patient Care

Instructional Units: 5.25