DAT 121 - Dental Health Education

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2

Description: This course defines the responsibilities of the dental assistant in individual and community dental health education with emphasis on the etiology of dental disease, methods for prevention, and principles of nutrition in relationship to oral health and preventive dentistry.

Course Topics:

Nutrition
Ergonomics
Dental Caries
Periodontal Disease
Preventive Dentistry

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the importance Nutrition and its relationship to dental health and oral conditions in dentistry.
Describe and demonstrate the importance of ergonomics and the goal of the dental health team.
Recognize dental caries.
Recognize periodontal disease.
Discuss preventive dentistry.

For SCC Online Courses:
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Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024