This lecture/seminar course continues to study preventive dentistry procedures and the laboratory support procedures. The dental specialties of prosthodontics/esthetic dentistry, orthodontics and periodontics are explored and discussed. The properties and manipulation of dental materials related to specialty areas are examined. An exploration of community dental health care, health promotion through group presentations and the operator role of the Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) are emphasized. Additionally, students are prepared for their final practicum rotations in a dental practice setting.
This course is part of the full-time Certified Dental Assisting Program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Tooth Hypersensitivity
- Dental Laboratory Procedures
- Prosthodontic/Esthetic Dentistry
- Prosthodontic Materials
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Extrinsic Stain Removal
- Group Presentations
- Community Dental Health
- Self and Peer Evaluation
- Dental Assisting Practicum
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.