A110 Oral Histology and Embryology (1 cr.) Histological aspects of the tooth and periodontium: embryologic development of the face and neck.

A111-A113 Oral Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy I-II (2-2 cr.) An overview of the structures, functions, and diseases of the human body, including basic cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, with specific emphasis on diseases of the face and mouth.

A112 Dental and Medical Emergencies and Therapeutics (2 cr.) A course including recognition and clinical experience of systemic emergencies. Comprehensive study of the physiological, toxicological, and therapeutic effects of drugs on living organisms, with emphasis on their rational application in the treatment of disease. Content includes discussions of drugs that are widely prescribed by physicians and dentists.

A114 Oral Anatomy (3 cr.) A study of the morphology, structure, and function of deciduous and permanent teeth and surrounding tissues, also including osteology of the maxilla and mandible, nerve and vascular supply of teeth, and muscles of mastication, with reinforcing laboratory procedures and clinical application.

A121 Microbiology and Asepsis Technique (1 cr.) An overview of microbiological aspects of health and disease with emphasis on sterile procedures and disinfection techniques.

A131-A132 Dental Materials I-II (2-2 cr.) A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of dental materials and the effect of manipulation procedures on these properties. The exact role of properties in the usage and clinical behavior of materials is stressed. Also, certain biological considerations are covered.

A141 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2 cr.) Etiology of prevalent oral diseases and their preventions with particular emphasis on plaque, plaque control, and fluorides. The effects of major nutrients on the physiologic body processes; applied nutrition in dental caries and periodontal disease. Clinical and laboratory experiences.

A151-A152 Radiology Clinic I-II (1-1 cr.) Clinical experience in the placing, exposing, processing, evaluating, and mounting of intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs. Practical application of radiation safety measures is required in the clinical setting.

A161 Behavioral Science (1 cr.) An introduction to psychology applicable in the dental office, emphasizing communication and personal relationships; the role of the dental assistant as seen by the dentist, auxiliaries, and patient. Attitude, personality, motivation, and habit formation are discussed from a dental perspective.

A162 Oral and Written Communication (2 cr.) Instruction and practice in gathering and organizing material for written and oral presentation. Individual and group projects in communication, including table clinics, posters, and professional articles for publication.

A171 Clinical Science I (4 cr.) A core course in dental nomenclature; historical developments in dentistry; role of assistant as member of dental health team; dental specialties; charting the mouth; identification and utilization of instruments and equipment; principles of dental procedures and instrument transfer.

A172 Clinical Science II (3 cr.) Clinical chairside experience in extramural assignments with a seminar to provide opportunities for students to share experiences.

A182 Practice Management, Ethics, and Jurisprudence (2 cr.) Dental practice management in reception procedures, appointment control, and clinical and financial records; purchasing and inventory control. Study of the legal and ethical aspects of dentistry.

H242 Introduction to Dentistry (1 cr.) An overview of the specialties of dentistry with specific lectures on management of the child patient, cavity classification and nomenclature, the space maintenance concept, patient motivation, and auxiliary involvement with the geriatric patient.

Elective Course

A190 Expanded Restorative Functions (4 cr.) Laboratory and clinical course in the techniques for rubber dam application; study model impressions; matrix placement; placement and removal of treatment restorations; placement, carving, and finishing of amalgam restorations; placement and finishing of resin, composite, and silicate restorations.