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.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Health Histories
- General and Extra-oral Inspection/Assessment
- Intra-oral Inspection/Assessment
- Periodontal Inspection/Assessment
- Dental Inspection/Assessment
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.