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Fall 2023
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| DA 107 - Dental Health Education 1 |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2023
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Develop a philosophy of preventive dentistry 2. View preventive dentistry as an integral part of the overall field of dentistry 3. Define plaque and its relationship to dental caries and periodontal disease 4. Recognize and define characteristics of healthy and non-healthy periodontium 5. Describe the direct method of applying disclosing solution and its purpose 6. Describe the procedure, types, advantages, and disadvantages of topical fluoride methods 7. List and describe the different brushing techniques 8. Describe and demonstrate the correct use of dental floss 9. Identify and describe the use of other oral physiotherapy aids 10. Maintain and evaluate a personal nutrition calendar 11. Identify areas of change for personal growth in "wellness" lifestyle 12. Identify causes of early childhood cavities 13. Prepare an oral hygiene instruction presentation for 3 patients of different circumstances Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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