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DREC 1236: Dental Theory 2
Effective date
Department
Dental Reception Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course explores the dental specialties. Students are introduced to the procedures and patient management in restorative, prosthodontic, oral and maxillofacial, periodontic, orthodontic, pedodontic and gerodontic specialty practices. Additionally, domestic violence and tobacco cessation are discussed including the role of the dental professional.
Credits
1.5
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:
- Describe restorative dentistry.
- Describe prosthodontic dentistry.
- Describe oral and maxillofacial dentistry.
- Describe periodontic dentistry.
- Describe orthodontic dentistry.
- Describe pedodontic dentistry.
- Describe gerodontic dentistry.
- Discuss domestic violence issues and the role of dental professionals.
- Describe tobacco cessation strategies.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 33
Total Hours: 33
Total Hours: 33
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies within this course may include lecture, seminar, case study, group work and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignment |
|
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Other |
|
Smoking cessation module graded as satisfactory/ unsatisfactory as per rubrics |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Prosthodontic Dentistry
- Endodontic Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Dentistry
- Periodontic Dentistry
- Orthodontic Dentistry
- Pedodontic Dentistry
- Gerodontic Dentistry
- Domestic Violence
- Tobacco Cessation
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.