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DENT 3742: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Theory 3
Effective date
May 2016
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
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.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain principles relating to pit and fissure sealants.
- Evaluate the theories relating to tooth hypersensitivity, including treatments available.
- Explain procedures related to dental office laboratories, including pouring impressions, finishing study models, and fabrication of custom trays.
- Describe prosthodontics/esthetic dentistry procedures.
- Describe properties and manipulation of materials used in fixed and removable prosthodontics.
- Describe orthodontic procedures.
- Describe periodontics procedures.
- Integrate principles of teaching and learning strategies in a group presentation.
- Discuss principles related to extrinsic stain removal.
- Discuss community dental health and the role of the CDA in a community setting.
- Describe the role of self - reflection and peer feedback in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Describe protocols and expectations for the Term 3 practicum.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
This is a lecture/seminar/case study/group work/online activities course designed to provide the student with the theory to support the clinical skills planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of CDA practice and the Term 3 practicum rotation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ = 64%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Written assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quiz |
|
Other |
25 |
Community group presentation (mandatory) |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- 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
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.