| 1. |
be
able to take an accurate history of a patient presenting
for dental treatment
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| 2. |
be
able to perform a general physical and oral examination
and establish a problem list
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| 3. |
be
able to recognize systemic manifestations of oral disease
and oral manifestations of systemic diseases
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| 4. |
be
able to establish a dental therapeutic plan, prioritize
multiple dental procedures, and recognize dental emergencies
and indications for referral
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| 5. |
be
able to use the correct terminology pertaining to anatomy,
pathology and therapeutic procedures
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| 6. |
be
able to perform an orthodontic evaluation, recognize common
orthodontic problems, understand treatment ethics and
understand the principles of interceptive orthodontics
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| 7.
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be
able to take and develop oral radiographs (intraoral and
extraoral; paralleling and bisecting angle techniques)
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| 8.
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be
able to recognize the radiological signs associated with
common dental conditions
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| 9.
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be
able to perform routine periodontal treatment including
diagnostic charting, power and manual scaling, root planing
and polishing in the dog and cat
|
| 10. |
be
able to recognize and use the most common periodontal
instruments, and understand their maintenance
|
| 11.
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understand
the periodontal treatment options available beyond routine
care
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| 12.
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understand
the role of dental home care and be able to develop recommendations
for plaque control
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| 13.
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understand
the indications for extraction of teeth and be able to
perform simple and surgical extractions of morphologically
normal canine and feline teeth
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| 14. |
have
gained exposure to the rationale and methodology of an
uncomplicated total pulpectomy and partial coronal pulpectomy
(pulpotomy)
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| 15. |
have
gained exposure to pharyngotomy endotracheal intubation
and repair of separation of the mandibular symphysis and
single fractures of the mandibular body, using cerclage
wiring (symphysis), intraosseous wiring, intraoral
splinting and external fixation
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| 16.
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understand
the biologic behavior of common oral tumors and the treatment
options available, and be able to apply the principles
of clinical staging and biopsy techniques to oral tumors
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| 17. |
understand
the rational use of antibiotics in patients presented
with dental and/or systemic disease
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| 18.
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understand the occupational hazards in dentistry and a
rational approach to the workplace
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