DS 120 - Dental Sciences

Credit Hours: 2

The importance of proper diet and nutrition to overall health and its impact on the oral cavity is explored, with emphasis on the relationship of carbohydrates to the decay process. Students learn about the disease process and to differentiate and identify normal and pathologic conditions of the oral cavity. The role of pharmacology in dentistry is discussed along with the importance of the patient medical history. Includes the recognition and response to medical emergencies in the dental office.
Corequisites: All first-semester Dental Assisting courses.
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