Mar 12, 2025  
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DXX 115 - Introduction to Dentistry

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to dentistry and the roles and characteristics of the dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant.  Students learn strategies for problem solving, ethical decision making and teamwork.  Topics include State licensure requirements, legal documentation, comparing professional and non-professional journals and designing a dental office environment. Students also discuss anxiety concerns with dental patients and discuss the signs of human trafficking.

Course Fee: $5.00

Department Consent: Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: No
General Education Distribution Category Met: None




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