Course Offerings

This course introduces dental terminology as it relates to procedures and services, techniques, materials and dental diagnoses. You gain an understanding of dental vocabulary, abbreviations, symbols, word building and pronunciation by defining, interpreting and listening to dental terms. You review the function, pathology, clinical procedures and pharmacology of the oral cavity.

Course Objectives

Write, listen and comprehend terminology related to the oral cavity and dental services

Identify and label the structures within the oral cavity

Differentiate between services provided by different dental specialties and the diagnoses that they treat

Explain pain management protocol and pharmacology associated with specific diagnoses

Distinguish between radiology procedures needed for oral exams

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Dental Terminology

Anatomy & Oral Structures and Tooth Origin & Formation

Examination & Prevention

Pain Management & Pharmacology

Radiography

Tooth Restorations

Prosthodontics & Endodontics

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontics & Periodontics

Dental Laboratory Materials & Dental Laboratory Procedures

Business Management Procedures

Contact Hours

112

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

"Dental Terminology 4th edition" by Dofka and Kindle, and a computer with a good internet connection

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

All dental office staff, from the front office to the patient care workers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Dental office managers, dental front-office staff (receptionist, office assistant, etc.), clinical documentation improvement, dental coders

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Dental office manager

Dental office assistant

Dental coder

Dental biller

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Course Contact Information

Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
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