Courses

This course traces the evolution of democratic theory from the ancient Greeks to the present digital era. The course aims to familiarize students with the long history of democracy by exposing them to the writings of classical and contemporary democratic theorists; and to train them to understand, analyze, and evaluate competing theories of democracy.

Dendrochronology is one of the most versatile disciplines in the physical and cultural sciences. The science uses tree rings that are dated to their exact year of formation to analyze the temporal and spatial patterns of processes in the physical and cultural sciences. The science takes advantage of the fact that trees are nature's ultimate environmental monitoring stations.

Focuses on normal head and neck anatomy and the development and functions of oral anatomy. Topics include: dental anatomy; oral histology; oral embryology; osteology of the skull; muscles of mastication and facial expression; temporomandibular joint, blood, lymphatic, nerve supply of the head; and salivary glands and related structures.

Introduces students to ethics and jurisprudence for the dental assistant and to chair-side assisting with diagnostic and operative procedures. Topics include: ethics and jurisprudence in the dental office; four-handed dentistry techniques; clinical data collection techniques; introduction to operative dentistry; dental materials; and medical and dental emergencies.

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Emphasizes procedures for office management in dental practices, utilizing basic computer skills and dental practice management software. Topics include: oral and written communication; records management; appointment control; dental insurance form preparation; accounting procedures; supply and inventory control; employability skills and basic computer skills. A computer lab provides basic skills in computer use and utilization of these skills to perform office procedures on a microcomputer.

Practicum focuses on infection control in the dental office and assisting with diagnostic and simple operative procedures. Topics include infection control procedures; clinical diagnostic procedures; and general dentistry procedures.

Practicum focuses on demonstrating the progression of chairside assisting in general dental procedures and/or dental specialty procedures. Topics include advanced general dentistry and specialties.