DENT 140 — Dental Sciences/ Preventive Dentistry
This course includes the study of the oral plaque diseases and their prevention as well as an introduction to the science-based subjects of oral pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and medical emergencies. Focus will be on the theory of the oral plaque diseases processes, the identification of associated pathologies, and the prevention of the diseases. Specific content areas also include caries risk assessment, drug classifications and interactions, fluoride use, oral hygiene techniques, oral health promotion, and patient education.