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TEDE1015

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Intraoral Procedures and Patient Care

Dental AssistingSchool of Healthcare

Start Term

2026-2027

Course Title

Intraoral Procedures and Patient Care

Course Code

TEDE1015

Course Hours

60

Course Credits

2

Description

The Intraoral Procedures and Patient Care course introduces the use of dental materials in a clinical
setting. Storing, mixing, transferring, and applying of materials is integrated in the instruction. Patient care
explores a basic knowledge of the use of anesthesia and sedation and care for the patient clinical
chairside.

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

• Describe processes and principles of cavity preps and classes of restorations and the need for

pins, or intermediate restorative materials.

• List the properties of dental materials, how to manipulate them, and how they affect their

application.

• Assist with applying cavity liners, sealers, varnishes, and desensitizers.

• Discuss the importance of pain control in dentistry.

• Identify potential needs of patients in the clinical setting.