Sep 01, 2025  
2025-2026 CNM Catalog, Volume 57 
    
2025-2026 CNM Catalog, Volume 57

DA 2513 - Introduction to Dental Specialties

2 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: HLTH 1001  
Pre- or corequisite: DA 1517  + DA 1519  + DA 1590  + DA 1592  + DA 1593  + DA 2593  
This course introduces the field of dental specialties and discusses tasks that can be legally performed by a dental assistant while providing supportive treatment in a dental specialty office. Topics include endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, special needs and medically compromised patients. Medical emergencies in a dental facility are also included in this course. 

Theory Hours: 30