The study of head and neck anatomy with emphasis placed on the structure, morphology, and function of the primary and permanent human dentition.

This course provides a study of agents used in dentistry for local anesthesia and pain control.

Designed to familiarize the student with the various types of materials, their physical properties and characteristics, proper manipulation and designed application in the practice of dentistry.

Laboratory portion of DES1100. Proper manipulation and designed application in the practice of dentistry. Projects demonstrating proficiency in the technical applications and proper manipulation of specified dental materials will be required.

Fundamentals of radiological science as applied to dentistry will be presented. Special consideration will be given to radiation physics, hazards, biological effects, protection, and control methods. Also proper techniques for exposing, processing and mounting of radiographs are included.

Laboratory portion of DES1200. Proper techniques for exposing, processing, and mounting radiographs. Laboratory exercise demonstrating proficiency in these techniques will be required.

A basic anatomy and physiology course designed specifically to meet the needs of dental assisting students. Emphasis will be placed on the human body structure, functions of its components and associated diseases which affect the total care of the dental patient.

The study of efficient dental office management. Basic concepts to be presented will include telephone etiquette and communication. Guidelines for better interpersonal relations, methods for effective appointment control, identify types of records maintained in the dental office and the rules to maintain effective records, systems and practices, preparing written communication and define the various types of letters generated in a dental office, collection and billing, filing of patients records and procedures for tax and health insurance forms. Computer proficiency must be demonstrated by the student for course completion.

Lecture series acquaints the student with the necessary background material and assisting procedures involved in each dental specialty.

Practicum phase provides the opportunity for each student to receive closely supervised individual instruction in all phases of chairside assisting. Special fee charged.

The course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and clinical practice necessary for the dental assisting student to perform the expanded functions permitted by the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry.

Designed to provide the basic knowledge and clinical practice necessary for the Dental Assisting student to perform the Expanded Functions permitted by the Rules and Regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry.

The course is designed to be a continuation of dental auxiliary expanded functions I. It will provide the basic knowledge necessary to perform the more complex expanded functions permitted by the rules and regulations of Florida State Board of Dentistry.

This course is designed to be a continuation of dental auxiliary expanded functions I. It will provide the clinical practice necessary to perform the more complex expanded functions permitted by the rules and regulations of Florida State Board of Dentistry.

Emphasis is placed on the development of a plaque control program to meet individual patient needs. Materials on methods of toothbrushing, supplementary aids for oral physiotherapy and the use of fluorides, and nutritional counseling in preventive dentistry will be presented.