DENA 1470 Syllabus

Subject Code

DENA

Course Number

1470

Course Title

Dental Practicum II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite/Corequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(0-3-1)

Course Description

This practicum focuses on advanced general dentistry procedures and chairside in dental specialties with special emphasis on nonsurgical specialties. Topics include advanced general dentistry and specialties.

Course Outcomes

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

 

I.       Advanced General Dentistry

  • Using the concepts of four-handed dentistry, assist with general dentistry procedures

 

II.      Specialties

  • Prepare, expose, process, and evaluate radiographs using prescribed techniques.

 

 

Course Competency Areas: 

  • Advanced General Dentistry
  • Specialties; Prosthodontic, Pediatric

 

 

DEN 147

Dental Practicum II

Course Competencies

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

 

  1. Perform and/or observe each to the preceding competency areas under the direction of a licensed dentist.
  2. Student will keep a detailed time sheet to verify that a minimum of 60 contact hours have been completed.  This time sheet will be verified weekly by the dentist or staff member at the assigned clinical site.
  3. Compete self-evaluation form at the end of each rotation.
  4. Follow criteria for acceptable conduct while on rotations: dress code, attendance policy and clinical policies.
  5. Participate in a weekly one hour group session for “share and tell” so that students may share their clinical experiences with their peers.
  6. Complete student clinical journal and turn it in when instructed.
  7. Complete a clinical evaluation form at the end of each rotation.
  8. Be evaluated by dentist and a staff member at each clinical site.