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DREC 1110: Dental Theory 1
Effective date
Department
Dental Reception Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces the student to head anatomy and the tissues, diseases, conditions and pathology of the oral cavity. An exploration of preventive and basic dental procedures and knowledge of tooth deposits provides a focus for oral self care. Additionally, an introductory study of disease transmission, infection control, pharmacology and nutrition within the context of dental health are studied. Students integrate infection prevention and control theory with clinical practice, completing rotations in the clinic dispensary.
Credits
4.0
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:
- Identify and describe anatomical landmarks of the head.
- Identify and describe tissues of the oral cavity.
- Describe the diseases, conditions and pathologies of the oral cavity.
- Describe the components of the dental examination.
- Describe tooth deposits and their effect on the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
- Discuss the relationship between oral and general health and the importance of oral self care.
- Describe disease transmission and infection control protocols.
- Describe classifications of drugs, routes of administration, security of in office medications and prescription pads and potential for substance abuse.
- Describe nutrition for oral health.
- Describe basic dental procedures.
- Applies principles of asepsis in a clinical environment.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 72
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 3
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 3
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies within this course may include lecture, seminar, case study, group work and online activities. The course also includes small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practise sessions in a patient care environment.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Quizzes/Tests |
|
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Midterm Exam |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Final Exam |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Clinical performance assignment graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory as per rubrics |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- Head Anatomy
- Tissues of the Oral Cavity
- Diseases, Conditions and Pathologies of the Oral Cavity
- Examination of the Patient
- Tooth Deposits
- Oral Self Care
- Preventive Dentistry Procedures
- Infection Control
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Basic Dental Procedures
- Dispensary Assistant
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.