Houston Independent School District



Health Science TechnologyPracticum Dental ScienceCourse Syllabus INSTRUCTOR: Tatiana McBride, R.D.H., MEd.Office Hours: Daily from 11:10-11:55 a.m. Email: tatiana.ramirezmcbride@REQUIRED PRIOR TO ROTATION IN PERSON ONLY: Immunization Documentation: Current year Flu shot, Hep B, Hep C, TB resultsREQUIRED SUPPLIES: One Folder/Binder with lined paper to take notes (ALWAYS bring daily to class with all notes)Only HISD Laptop Only HISD Email for TEAMS invite and communicationAll projects must be on HISD computer not home lap top or MAC Poster board for table clinic project during semesterRESOURCES: Modern Dental Assisting book and workbook, MS Power Point, DVD’sCOURSE DESCRIPTION: Dental science is a 12-week rotation class offered in the Junior year. The course is designed to give the student an overview of the dental profession as well as to teach specific skills necessary for success. GRADING POLICIES:25% Tests15% Quiz 40% Projects/Homework20% Engagement/Participation/Warm Ups Course Outline OrientationGrading policy, classroom rules and expectationsClass Officer ElectionProjectsSafety and Infection Control in DentistryGeneral, Fire, and Laboratory SafetyDisease Transmission and Infection ControlPrinciples and Techniques of DisinfectionPrinciples and Techniques of Instrument Processing and SterilizationDentistry the ProfessionHistory of DentistryDental Ethics, Dentistry, and the LawThe Professional Dental AssistantThe Dental Healthcare Team/SpecialtiesOral Health and Prevention of Dental DiseaseDental CariesPeriodontal DiseasePreventative DentistryNutritionOral PathologySciences in DentistryOral Embryology & HistologyHead & Neck AnatomyLandmarks of the Face and Oral CavityOverview of the DentitionFoundation of Clinical DentistryThe Dental Office and Communication Delivering Dental CareDental Hand Instruments/MaterialsDental ChartingRadiology and Imaging Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning LABORATORY EXERCISES IF BACK TO SCHOOL IN PERSON:Alginate ImpressionsX-Ray mountingStudy models (Gypsum)Disclosing solution agent and homecare instructionsPlaque bacteria and microscopeDental chartingPolishingPROJECTS: Power Point Presentations Table Clinic/Research ProjectFIELD LESSONS: To be announced and guest speakers ................
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