ADEC 1209 - Introduction to the Dental Profession

This course is designed to introduce the student to the profession of dentistry and each of the recognized dental specialties. Through lecture and laboratory sessions, the student learns dental procedures and the role of the dental auxiliary in the following areas: dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial radiology. State dental practice acts and ethical considerations for the dental auxiliary are addressed.
45 lecture hours, 30 lab hours.
4 credit hours
This course is only available to students who have been accepted into a Rutgers program. For the most current course description visit http://shrp.rutgers.edu