DNTA 1512 - Preventive Dentistry

• Describe dental caries formation.
• Describe the periodontal disease process.
• Explain and demonstrate preventive dentistry.
• Differentiate between systemic and topical fluorides.
• Recognize principles of good nutrition
• Identify how oral health effects systemic health

• Students develop higher order thinking skills.
• Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use Information.

• Process of acid formation in the mouth
• Process of demineralization/remineralization of the enamel
• Process of plague accumulation, calculus formation
• Disease process of dental decay
• Disease process of periodontal disease
• Benefits/risks of fluoride
• Discuss how oral health and systemic health are interrelated

Learning activities

• Didactic instruction will be delivered either in the classroom setting or through virtual systems.
• Didactic instruction will include models, manikins, videos, and diagrams to reinforce topics discussed.
• Laboratory exercises will align with the didactic portion of the course.
• Infection Prevention Protocols will be of primary importance and will be integrated into each and every lab process.
• Laboratory exercises will utilize models, manikins, and classmates to locate and identify oral and dental structures.
• Disinfection and sterilization laboratories will utilize standard dental equipment for training and will include equipment safety training.
• Students will learn new terminology and experience varied learning methods to reinforce the General Education outcomes of higher order thinking skills and information literacy.

Assessments 

• Final grade will be based on the average of all exams, quizzes, homework, and labs.
• Examinations: Final written exam is comprehensive and scored on a percentage basis. Final Practical exam is comprehensive of all skills/topics covered during course.
• Quizzes: A quiz may be given at any time during the course. Make-up quizzes are at the instructor’s discretion.
• Homework: Assignments may be given at any time during the course and will be due when designated by the instructor. Material turned in after designated time/date will not be accepted and will result in a grade of “0”.
• Labs: Designed for student to gain skill with new procedures. Labs are scored on a Pass/Fail basis. Students must achieve a Pass in order to advance in course.

Grading guidelines 

• A=90-100%
• B=80-89%
• C=70-79%

*You must maintain a grade of C or higher to progress in the Dental Assisting Program.