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<b>Instructor required.<br>
Instructors need not be a DDS but should at least be someone who works in a dental office and can either give a tour of a functioning office or bring in lots of show-and-tell items.</b>

<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explain how a tooth is alive.
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Which is harder, a tooth or a bone?
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>How many sets of teeth does a human being have over their lifetime? Name the sets and describe when each set occurs and how many teeth are in each set.
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Draw a diagram of a tooth with the gum and label the enamel, cementum, dentin, pulp, crown, root, gingiva (gum) and bone.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Be able to name the following dental equipment and explain their purposes/functions:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude></noinclude>Intra-oral Mirror
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:<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude></noinclude>Explorer
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:<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude></noinclude>Scaler
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:<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude></noinclude>Light
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:<b>e. <section begin=req5e /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Chair
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:<b>f. <section begin=req5f /><noinclude></noinclude>Air/Water/Syringe
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:<b>g. <section begin=req5g /><noinclude></noinclude>Suction
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:<b>h. <section begin=req5h /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Handpiece and Bur
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:<b>i. <section begin=req5i /><noinclude></noinclude>Forceps
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:<b>j. <section begin=req5j /><noinclude></noinclude>X-Ray Machine
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>With your instructor, discuss the following careers in oral health care. What is the function of each professional? What training and/or education is required? What aspects of each career do you think you would enjoy?
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude></noinclude>General Dentist
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Hygienist
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Assistant
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:<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Lab Technician
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:<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude></noinclude>Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist
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:<b>f. <section begin=req6f /><noinclude></noinclude>Orthodontist
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:<b>g. <section begin=req6g /><noinclude></noinclude>Periodontist
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:<b>h. <section begin=req6h /><noinclude></noinclude>Endodontist
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:<b>i. <section begin=req6i /><noinclude></noinclude>Oral Surgeon
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:<b>j. <section begin=req6j /><noinclude></noinclude>Prosthodontist
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:<b>k. <section begin=req6k /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Anesthesiologist
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Using pictures and illustrations, discuss the following oral health issues, what they are, common ways to prevent them, and common ways to address them:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude></noinclude>Cavities/Caries
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Infection/Abscess
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude></noinclude>Gingivitis
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:<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude></noinclude>Periodontitis
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:<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude></noinclude>Oral Cancer
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explain the following dental procedures and why they are used:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude></noinclude>Prophylaxis
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:<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude></noinclude>Root Canal Therapy
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:<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude></noinclude>Dental Implants
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:<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude></noinclude>Orthodontic Treatment
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:<b>e. <section begin=req8e /><noinclude></noinclude>Crown
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:<b>f. <section begin=req8f /><noinclude></noinclude>Bridge
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:<b>g. <section begin=req8g /><noinclude></noinclude>Braces
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:<b>h. <section begin=req8h /><noinclude></noinclude>Filling
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:<b>i. <section begin=req8i /><noinclude></noinclude>Extraction
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Discuss some newer or alternate dental technologies and practices that some consider safer than older technologies and practices.
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Tour a dental office and/or interview an oral health care professional. Interview questions should include their work routines, education, and what they enjoy about their job.
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate to your instructor the proper techniques for brushing and flossing your teeth. Use disclosing tablets to demonstrate your effectiveness.
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude></noinclude>Using mirrors, provide an examination on your mouth. Examine your teeth after brushing/flossing and make as many observations as you can. Your observations should include effectiveness of your dental hygiene practices, number of teeth, previous dental work possibly visible, positioning of teeth, overall health of the tongue and other parts inside the mouth.
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<b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude></noinclude>Do one of the following spiritual applications:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude></noinclude>Write a short essay (250-300 words) on how dentistry can be viewed as a form of service to others, considering the teachings of Jesus about serving others in love and humility. Discuss how the act of helping people with their dental health can be seen as a reflection of Christ's care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude></noinclude>Actively participate in a health, medical, or dental outreach project assisting medical professionals.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req13c /><noinclude></noinclude>Prepare and give a sermonette using oral care as an illustration.
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 <section begin=Body />
 <b>Instructor required.<br>
 Instructors need not be a DDS but should at least be someone who works in a dental office and can either give a tour of a functioning office or bring in lots of show-and-tell items.</b>
 <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explain how a tooth is alive.

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