ASDO 5101 - Clinical Dentistry 1B

31 credit hours

Fundamentals - Clinic II: During the orientation period, students will have initial experiences working in the clinical setting to familiarize themselves with clinic protocols, infection control procedures, ergonomics, assisting, taking and recording vitals. Students will be introduced to the rationale and application of ergonomic principles related to performing restorative dentistry when using dental auxiliaries. Students will learn the basic principles of four-handed dentistry and apply that learning in the clinical setting. There will be classroom and preclinical activity focused on strategies for maximizing the abilities of dental auxiliaries so as to provide a safe and productive clinical setting. Legal and ethical considerations of dental auxiliary training, employment and management will also be discussed.

Fundamentals - Operative Dentistry & Lab II: This module will introduce the students to the basic theory and techniques of operative dentistry. Students will have the opportunity to combine the theoretical understanding and integration of clinical skills with medical science knowledge, develop technical skills in operative dentistry through the learning of basic intracoronal preparation and restorations in single teeth, investigate evolving technology, material science, and research, perform self-assessments, and develop a their professional conduct, attitude and appearance. The module will provide students the opportunity to apply clinical and professional skills in a simulated practice environment. This module will introduce the students to the basic theory and techniques of operative dentistry by providing students the opportunity to apply clinical and professional skills in a simulated practice environment.

Specialties - Radiology I: This module will describe the principles of radiographic image acquisition for intraoral and panoramic x-ray modalities, radiobiology, radiation safety, recognition of radiographic anatomy, and interpretation of radiographic pathoses.

Specialties - Periodontics II: This course focuses on the application of basic sciences to clinical problems in periodontology. Students will be able to focus on the classification of periodontal diseases, diagnosis and management of periodontal diseases and non-surgical and surgical treatment. Emphasis will be placed on etiology, pathogenesis, treatment modalities and therapeutic and preventive periodontics in a clinical setting. Students will be able to support their treatment decisions with evidence-based literature.