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Apr 20, 2024
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DEN 245 - Orthodontics for the Dental AssistantPrerequisite: DEN 110 , DEN 115 , DEN 120 , DEN 140 . Students who are only seeking to take the Maryland Orthodontic Assisting Expanded Functions Exam administered by DANB, please contact the Dental Assisting Program Coordinator for specific enrollment criteria for DEN 245.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed according to the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners guidelines and when completed, the student is approved to take the Maryland Orthodontic Assisting Expanded Functions exam administered by the DANB. Topics include application of fluoride, etchant, and desensitizing agents, fabricating and pouring various dental models, placing and removing archwires, bands, brackets, elastics, ligatures and head gear, removal of cement, materials and bonded attachments and performing intra-oral photography. Students may be required to spend a maximum of 5 hours “shadowing” an orthodontic dental professional. This course also includes some online coursework. Course fee required. Additional fees will apply for Licensure Exam. Total of 45 contact hours.
Semester Offered: Periodically.
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