DNTA 1300 - Dental Science II

• DNTA 1100  
• DNTA 1200  
• DNTA 1210  
• DNTA 1220  
• DNTA 1240  
• DNTA 1250  
• DNTA 1260  
• DNTA 1270  

• DNTA 1310  
• DNTA 1330  
• DNTA 1350  
• DNTA 1360  
• DNTA 1370  

1. Define key anatomical terms and describe body organization, body planes, and cavities. 
2. Describe the structure and function of cells, tissues (epithelial, nerve, connective, muscle), and major body systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, etc.). 
3. Identify and explain the purpose and content of accurate dental charts, including the use of Universal, Palmer, and International charting symbols. 
4. Demonstrate professional and culturally competent communication in written and oral communication as well as the impact of facial and postural expression.
5. Classify and describe the six classifications of cavity preparations and explain color indications used in charting. 
6. Chart dental restorations, periodontal conditions, caries, and record patient information, including services rendered. 
7. Define medical and dental pathology terms (e.g., symptom, syndrome, neoplasia) and describe disease etiology, defense mechanisms, and allergic responses. 
8. Classify oral lesions, dental decay, periodontal disease, and describe treatments for these conditions. 
9. Explain and classify disturbances in tooth and soft tissue/bone development, including oral cancer and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). 
10. Describe pharmacology terms, drug regulations, and identify drugs used in dentistry, including local anesthetics, conscious sedation, and their effects. 
11. Understand the impact variations in ethnicity and beliefs have on how individuals metabolize and respond to medications across different ethnicities and cultural groups.
12. Recognize the impediments to appropriate medication management with respect to differences in language, communication style, and cultural belief.
13. Recognize signs and symptoms of chemical dependency and drug abuse and explain the effects of drugs used in dentistry. 
14. Transcribe patient medical, dental, and general information accurately. 
15. Demonstrate cultural competency by recognizing and respecting diverse social and cultural practices, beliefs, and values in the context of dental care.

1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: an overview of the body layout and each body system 
2. Dental Charting: record patient information correctly, chart oral conditions, and record services rendered 
3. Oral Pathology: reviews disease processes affecting oral health and dental disease conditions 
4. Dental Pharmacology: reviews a study of common drugs and therapies used in dentistry and how ethnicity and cultural beliefs impacts drug metabolism and affect
5. Identification and impact of drug abuse 
6. Communication: written, oral, facial, and postural