Objectives
Explain the significance of vital signs and the health history as an aide in preventing office emergencies.
Objectives
Discuss the role of the dental assistant and other dental team members during an office emergency.
Objectives
Explain vasodepressor syncope in terms of its causes, physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
Objectives
Recognize airway obstruction and identify its causes physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
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Discuss asthma in term of its causes, physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms, and treatment.
Objectives
Explain hyperventilation in terms of its causes, physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
Objectives
Discuss epilepsy in terms of its terms of its causes, physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
Objectives
Discuss diabetes mellitus in terms of its causes, physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
Objectives
Recognize allergic reactions and identify certain causes, physiological aspects, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
Objectives
Discuss angina pectoris and myocardial infarction in terms of its causes, physiology, prevention, signs/symptoms and treatment.
Objectives
Explain dental pharmacology in relation to common terminology, classification of drugs, controlled substances, sources of drug information, and methods of drug administration.
Objectives
Explain the purpose of a prescription including: parts of a prescription, Latin words and abbreviations, and units of measurement.
Objectives
Define Oral Pathology.
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Recognize obvious conditions of the head and neck which deviate from normal.
Objectives
Define basic pathology principles.
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Explain the inflammatory response, repair of infections, and immunity.
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Discuss some common oral developmental abnormalities.
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Explain dental caries and pulpal disorders.
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Discuss common diseases of soft tissues, neoplasms, and periodontium.