DT 235 - Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

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

Course Description: Interactive cases, critical thinking activities, and case presentations provide practice to further develop diagnostic and treatment planning knowledge and skills. Apply evidence-based practices to customize treatment plans.

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Develop treatment options based on clinical examination and findings from diagnostic tests.
Apply evidence-based research to select tests and procedures to support diagnoses.
Synthesize diagnostic and treatment planning skills through case presentations.
Create phased, comprehensive, customized dental treatment plans based on a patient’s general and dental health, social, and personal circumstances.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Know Your Patient; Unit 2: Phases and Sequence of Treatment Plan
Unit 3: How to Present Treatment Plan; Unit 4: CDT Codes
Unit 5: Documentation and Progress Notes; Unit 6: Critical Thinking Cases
Unit 7: Oral Examination of Clinical Case Study

Instructional Units: 3