Tooth Morphology 2 credits The study of tooth development from conception to eruption. Structure, form, terminology, eruption patterns, tissues of the teeth and pathology related to deciduous and permanent teeth is also included in this course. DENT 155 Introduction to Chairside Assisting 4 credits Complete orientation to assisting in the Campus Dental Clinic. I 2.5 credits Students assigned in the Campus Dental Clinic and are involved in the actual delivery of dental treatment on patients. Under supervision, students use skills taught in fall quarter dental courses.
Students expose and process bitewing radiographs on manikins evolving to lab and clinic patients.
DENT 161 Dental Materials II 3 credits Lab and lecture course to introduce students to fixed and removable prosthodontics and how they are constructed including techniques for preparing the materials for use on a patient. Students learn sequence of procedures, instrumentation, related nomenclature, materials and armamentarium. An overview of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the head and neck. DENT 164 Preventive Dentistry 4 credits A comprehensive lecture and lab course that includes all principles of preventive dentistry. DENT 165 Chairside Assisting II 3 credits Identification of cutting and non-cutting rotary instruments, tooth charting, legal entries, matrix and wedge, and continuation of rubber dam application.