DA5. 453 Dental Pathology/Pharmacology
The study of oral pathology will cover the recognition of gross symptoms of oral disease, the treatment procedure and the prevention of oral disease to include the drugs and medications most commonly associated with treatment. An in-depth study of pathological diseases, normal and injured tissues, developmental anomalies, dental caries, abscesses and cysts will be discussed.
Prerequisite
Required: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant Program
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Students will learn how to visualize and assess abnormal tissues based on inflammation, color, location, texture and learn the various treatment options. Pathological diseases, developmental anomalies, caries, abscesses and cysts are covered in the realm of what may be seen regularly in a dental office. During the treatment options phase students will learn about drugs, and medications associated with particular diseases.