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VT212 Vet Dent Fundamentals

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Presents the knowledge needed to perform basic dental procedures within the scope of practice of a Certified Veterinary Technician. Lecture topics cover oral examination; dental cleaning, scaling and polishing; dental instrumentation; and common dental diseases and procedures. Lab activities include practice of a complete oral health assessment/treatment and dental radiography. Prerequisites: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 2

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

see more about class types

• In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
• Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
• Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
• In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
• In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
• Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.