Dentistry For The Special Patient Credits: 1-2

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The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the dental treatment of three populations of patients who you may encounter in your dental career (and often have trouble finding adequate care). They include patients who are developmentally disabled, the elderly, and the medically-compromised. The course will present management techniques for in-office treatment and appropriate referral of those patients best treated in another setting. This course builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in previous courses in many disciplines, to provide an interdisciplinary experience with special patient populations. A required rotation at the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled gives practical experience to topics covered in lecture.