The study of dental materials and devices. Laboratory manipulation of materials commonly used in the dental office. Expanded functions legally allowed in New York State shall be taught to clinical or where indicated in course outline, to laboratory proficiency. The study of the anatomy of the oral, facial complex and the morphology of the dentitions.
Emphasis is placed on technical dental terminology as well as occlusion.
An introduction to the nature of ionizing radiation. The history, production and properties of dental x-rays stressing radiation hygiene. Theory and practice in exposing, processing, mounting and analyzing intraoral radiographs. Discussion of extraoral radiographic techniques. This course reviews basic histological tissues.