DAS 226 Dental Specialties II

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the dental specialties of fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics and dental implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dentistry. Students will also be introduced to the expanded function of pit and fissure sealants, construction and placement of provisional crowns and bridges, polishing full and partial dentures, and retraction cord placement. Students will also prepare the operatory, give post-operatory instructions, and document in the patient chart a variety of specialty procedures.

Credits

8

Prerequisite

Successful completion of DAS 103, DAS 105, DAS 110, DAS 113, DAS 116, DAS 118, DAS 120, DAS 125, DAS 130, DAS 135, and DAS 140 and complete the Infection Control component of the DANB certification exam.