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DENT 1235: Preventive Approaches for Dental Health 2
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course, students continue to acquire the knowledge necessary to perform direct client care as it pertains to oral health, care for persons with disabilities, and development of individual, group or community oral health education plans.
Vancouver Community College gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Camosun College for sharing their curriculum for the new Certified Dental Assisting program.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1135.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe preventive intraoral skills, techniques, and products used to attain optimal oral health.
- Discuss management of care of persons with disabilities including adaptations of oral hygiene techniques.
- Discuss the role of the Certified Dental Assistant in community dental health.
- Deliver oral health education projects in the community.
- Develop learning resources for community presentations.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 39
Total Hours: 39
Total Hours: 39
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, case study, group work, simulation and guest speakers.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30-45 |
Assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10-25 |
Quizzes/Tests |
|
Exam |
15-30 |
Exam |
|
Final Exam |
20-35 |
Final Exam |
Course topics
- Anticariogenic Agents
- Extrinsic Stain Removal and Tooth Whitening
- Sealants
- Community Dental Health
- Management of care for persons with disabilities
- Professional Approach to Dental Clinic
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.