This lecture/seminar course builds on the students' existing knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, focussing on body systems, head and neck anatomy, dental morphology and tooth development and the inspection and assessment of oral structures. Additionally, the importance of health history information and medical conditions requiring modifications in dentistry as well as interviewing and questioning skills appropriate for obtaining health history information are explored.
Prerequisites
Meet Certified Dental Assisting program admission requirements.
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What you will learn
- Health Histories
- General and Extra-oral Inspection/Assessment
- Intra-oral Inspection/Assessment
- Periodontal Inspection/Assessment
- Dental Inspection/Assessment
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.