DA5. 453 — Dental Pathology/Pharmacology
The study of oral pathology will cover the recognition of gross symptoms of oral disease, the treatment procedure and the prevention of oral disease to include the drugs and medications most commonly associated with treatment. An in-depth study of pathological diseases, normal and injured tissues, developmental anomalies, dental caries, abscesses and cysts will be discussed. Study of pharmacology with emphasis on drug regulations, prescriptions, and side effects. Topics include common dental drugs, and substance use disorders. Required: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant Program.