ATE 1412C - Introduction to Dental Techniques

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 34
Effective Term Spring 2018 (540)

Requisites

Prerequisite ATE 1110 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite ATE 1110L with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental techniques of veterinary dentistry used by veterinary technicians. Students will attain a foundation level understanding of basic topics such as dental disease, dental preventative care, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and equipment usage.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will explain the basics of canine and feline dentistry by
    1. recognizing differences in the dental formulas of dogs and cats.
    2. describing the fundamentals of dental charting.
    3. defining basic dental terms.
    4. describing the anatomy of a tooth.
  2. The student will describe the basic characteristics of periodontal disease by
    1. listing the characteristics of normal periodontal anatomy.
    2. listing the characteristics of abnormal periodontal anatomy.
    3. identifying dental instruments used to evaluate the health of the periodontum.
    4. using the appropriate dental instruments to evaluate the health of the periodontum.
    5. explaining the appropriate home care necessary to keep the periodontal tissue healthy.
  3. The student will apply fundamental knowledge of dental equipment use and maintenance by
    1. identifying the basic instruments used for hand or motorized scaling of teeth.
    2. developing a typical maintenance schedule for hand instruments.
  4. The student will demonstrate basic dental radiographic techniques for canines and felines by
    1. describing when dental x-rays are indicated.
    2. describing the proper positioning of the patient and placement intraoral dental film for full mouth x-ray studies.
    3. processing dental films correctly.
    4. describing the proper identification method for dental films.
    5. listing the steps for the proper storage of dental film for future retrieval.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of this course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: 02/09/2017, BOT Approval: 03/21/2017, Effective Term: Fall 2017 (535).
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2018 (540)

Related Programs

  1. Veterinary Assisting Certificate (VETAST-CT) (660) (Active)
  2. Veterinary Technology (VETTC-AS) (640) (Active)