The student will classify dental caries, discuss early childhood caries, and explain the importance of saliva related to tooth decay, explain the goal of CAMBRA, describe the prevalence of periodontal disease, identify the two basic types of periodontal disease and list and describe the seven basic care types.
Prerequisites
DAE 100 with a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in DAE 100.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain the fundamentals of cariology.
- Discuss the causes and treatments of periodontium.
- Explain the importance of preventative dentistry for lifelong health.
- Explain the importance of oral pathologies.
- Explain the fundamentals of microbiology and its importance in dentistry.
- Explain the importance of infection control and immunity.
- Explain the principles and techniques of disinfection.
- Explain the proper techniques of sterilization.