DENA 1460 Syllabus

Subject Code

DENA

Course Number

1460

Course Title

Dental Practicum I

Prerequisites

DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

DENA 1350 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1390 with a grade of C or higher

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(0-3-1)

Course Description

This practicum focuses on infection control in the dental office and assisting with diagnostic and simple operative procedures. Topics include infection control procedures, clinical diagnostic procedures, and general dentistry procedures.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able:

I.       INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

• Observe and/or perform appropriate infection control procedures.

II.      CLINCIAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

• Observe and/or assist with clinical diagnostic procedures using the concepts of four-handed dentistry.

III.    GENERAL DENTISTRY PROCEUDRES

• Observe and/or assist with general dentistry procedures using the concepts of four-handed dentistry.

DEN 1460

Dental Practicum I

Course Competencies

Course Competencies:  Upon completion of this course, the student will have done the following:

1. Perform and/or observe appropriate infection control procedures.
2. Observe and/or assist with clinical diagnostic procedures using the concept of four-handed dentistry.
3. Observe and/or assist with radiological procedures.
4. Student will keep a detailed time sheet to verify the minimum number of contact hours have been satisfied.  The time sheet will be verified weekly by the supervising dentist or staff member at the clinical site.
5. Complete self-evaluation form at the end of each clinical.
6. Complete clinical site-evaluation form at the end of clinical.
7. Follow criteria for acceptable conduct while at clinical site.
8. Complete student clinical journal and weekly report and turn in at the appointed time.
9. Discuss personal experiences at weekly group session.