Course Descriptions

This course is designed to support your understanding of the health professions and what it means to be a professional. It will also introduce you to the dental therapy care model that includes a problem-solving approach involving Assessment, Decision-making, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (ADPIE). You will be gaining knowledge and abilities related to providing clinical care.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, and DETH 106

This course will provide you with the background to support your understanding of the complex relationship between oral and general health. You will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck area including an understanding of the human dentition. You will also begin your exploration of infection prevention and control in oral health settings.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, and DETH 106

You will learn about epidemiology, the study of health-related status in various populations, with a particular focus on children and Indigenous populations. This course will also allow you the opportunity to explore the evidence supporting a variety of oral health approaches with particular emphasis on preventive and minimally invasive oral health therapies.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 104, DETH 105, and DETH 106

Behavioural and social sciences support you in better understanding humans and the choices they make. These sciences have an important impact on health throughout the life span. You will explore theories of behavioural change to assist you in helping people to make healthy choices, and to develop healthy habits to promote their general and oral health. You will also be introduced to reflective journaling that will enhance your professional decision-making.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, and DETH 106

This course will provide you with the background to support your understanding of the human body and how it functions to maintain health. You will explore the interactions between the structures of the body cells, tissues, organs, and organ system so that you can better understand the many variables that impact health.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, and DETH 106
Note: Students with credit for DEHY 105 will not receive credit for this course.

These practice hours will give you opportunities to develop your abilities in oral health prevention. You will be introduced to the clinical environment and have the opportunity to develop your abilities to assess the oral health status of people thus promoting your ability to advise people on basic but important oral health issues. Initially you will be working in simulation settings and with your fellow students. Towards the end of the term, you will have an opportunity to share your knowledge and abilities with people from your community.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, and DETH 105

This course will provide you with an opportunity to advance your abilities in preventive dentistry as well as operative abilities that benefit those who have experienced irreversible dental lesions. You will learn about the knowledge that underpins these therapies.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, DETH 106
Corequisite(s): DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115, and DETH 116

This course continues to support your understanding of oral health within the context of general health. You will learn about embryology and histology while also gaining a deeper understanding of microbiology so important to understanding the balance between health and disease.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, DETH 106
Corequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115, and DETH 116

You will continue your exploration of epidemiology and statistics to help you better understand the oral health status of Canadians with a particular focus on Indigenous people. You will also learn more about dental anatomy, pharmacology and the biomaterials used to help people attain a healthy dentition. This knowledge will support the development of your clinical abilities.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, DETH 106
Corequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 114, DETH 115, and DETH 116

This course will allow you to expand your knowledge of the behavioural sciences and the history of Indigenous people and continue your exploration of the behavioural sciences given that so many behaviours have an impact on general and oral health. You will continue with your community work so that you can better support people to maintain and achieve health with a particular focus on oral health. You will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with a community group that has expressed an interest in learning more about oral health.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, DETH 106
Corequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 115, and DETH 116

This course will build on the knowledge of the human body you gained in Term 1. You will continue exploring the diverse systems of the human body and how they function collectively to support health. The course work will focus on developing your ability to apply this knowledge to dental therapy practice.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, DETH 106
Corequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, and DETH 116
Note: Students with credit for DEHY 115 will not receive credit for this course.

These practice hours allow you to continue to develop your preventive abilities and develop new abilities related to restorative services. With each new ability you will first be working in simulation settings and /or with your fellow students, and then shifting to provide the services with community members.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 101, DETH 102, DETH 103, DETH 104, DETH 105, DETH 106
Corequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, and DETH 115

This course provides additional knowledge to develop your clinical competencies both from a preventive, restorative and behavioural science perspective. Radiographic interpretation will promote your assessment abilities and ultimately your dental therapy diagnoses. You will be exploring diverse oral self-care products and approaches for people throughout the life cycle.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115
Corequisite(s): DETH 202, DETH 203, DETH 204, and DETH 206

This course will build on the past courses by this name to expand your understanding of the complex relationships between the systems of the body and how they are affected when imbalances occur. Further reflections about physiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology and cariology will help you to better understand the relationships among these sciences.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115
Corequisite(s): DETH 201, DETH 203, DETH 204, and DETH 206

This course will develop your abilities to better understand the research process and how it influences your practice. You will also gain increased knowledge of the influence of nutrition on general and oral health. This will be complemented by the exploration of recognized dental specialties to provide you with an appreciation of the scope of oral health services available.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115
Corequisite(s): DETH 201, DETH 202, DETH 204, and DETH 206

This course will provide you with further insights into community practice and the history of Indigenous people starting with an exploration of Indigenous life in the pre-colonization era. You will continue to explore the complex nature of culturally safe care and the unique needs of people living with limitations, impairments, and developmental disabilities.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115
Corequisite(s): DETH 201, DETH 202, DETH 203, and DETH 206

These hours will provide you with opportunities to continue to develop your dental therapy abilities working in the campus clinic and the community. The pre-clinical component also includes a variety of abilities related to dental specialty practices as well as preventive and basic restorative therapies.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 111, DETH 112, DETH 113, DETH 114, DETH 115
Corequisite(s): DETH 201, DETH 202, DETH 203, and DETH 204

This course is designed to deepen your understanding of the management of carious lesions and other defects in teeth. It will also provide you with the background to extract primary and permanent teeth that do not require a flap procedure.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Dental Therapy program or approved Dental Hygiene program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 212, DETH 213, DETH 214, and DETH 216

You will continue your exploration of the multiple and complex connections between oral and general health as well as expanding your knowledge about general and oral pathology, immunology, pharmacology with a focus on local anesthesia. Such knowledge will promote the development of your diagnostic and treatment planning abilities.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Dental Therapy program or approved Dental Hygiene program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 213, DETH 214, and DETH 216

This course is intended to develop your abilities to understand population health data and explore the implications of such information for the services you provide. You will also continue to learn about working with children. The course will include the exploration of radiographic interpretation and biomaterials so important to the care you provide for community members.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Dental Therapy program or approved Dental Hygiene program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 214 and DETH 216

This course is designed to provide you with enhanced abilities to promote access to care for diverse people in the community. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of your role in facilitating change and applying the ADPIE process to support a community group in meeting a culturally relevant oral health goal.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Dental Therapy program or approved Dental Hygiene program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, and DETH 216

This course is designed to expand your dental judgements and abilities to provide therapeutic, preventive and health promotion services. You will also have opportunities to apply the ADPIE process to provide culturally relevant services with individuals, families, and communities. This course is intended for students in the full-time Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy program.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year Dental Therapy program or approved Dental Hygiene program.
Corequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, and DETH 214

This course will contribute to your knowledge of surgical procedures that support you in meeting the needs of the people you serve. It is designed to increase your abilities to coordinate and manage a range of dental therapy services including emergency treatment of oral pain. The course will expand your understanding of the importance of effective referral approaches.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, DETH 214, and DETH 216
Corequisite(s): DETH 302, DETH 303, DETH 304, and DETH 306

This course will continue to deepen your understanding of the growing evidence supporting associations between oral and general health. It will also increase your knowledge of pharmacology, nutrition, and pathology to support the development of your diagnostic and treatment planning abilities.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, DETH 214, DETH 216
Corequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 303, DETH 304, and DETH 306

This course is designed to extend your abilities to understand the health of people with special needs and apply research to your dental therapy practice. It will also increase your understanding of provincial, national, and international approaches for the delivery of health services including oral health services.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, DETH 214, DETH 216
Corequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 304, and DETH 306

This course is designed to continue to expand your knowledge of leadership and advocacy approaches so important to supporting communities. You will also be introduced to social entrepreneurship including business management to support your work at a community level.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, DETH 214, DETH 216
Corequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, and DETH 306

These practice experiences will help to expand your understanding of the ADPIE process for individuals and communities. You will increase your abilities to provide holistic services with individuals, families, and communities. This will allow you to continue to develop your self-assessment abilities that are so critical to health professionals.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 211, DETH 212, DETH 213, DETH 214, DETH 216
Corequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, and DETH 304

This course will deepen your abilities to understand the complexities of coordinating, managing, and evaluating care for diverse people in your community. You will also be exploring your role as a health professional in participating in the management of incidents, outbreaks, and emergencies.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, DETH 304, DETH 306
Corequisite(s): DETH 312, DETH 313, DETH 314, and DETH 316

This course will allow you additional experiences to integrate your knowledge of general and oral health care with its multiple complexities. You will be exploring the scope of dental therapy through 4 problem-based learning cases working with your fellow students to unravel the many issues that require attention.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, DETH 304, DETH 306
Corequisite(s): DETH 311, DETH 313, DETH 314, and DETH 316

This course will continue to increase your abilities to use research for evidence-based decision making. It will help you explore a variety of health issues specific to populations within Canada and internationally.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, DETH 304, DETH 306
Corequisite(s): DETH 311, DETH 312, DETH 314, and DETH 316

This course is designed to expand your knowledge and abilities in social entrepreneurship, leadership, advocacy, and practice management so you can increase your engagement with community members. You will gain abilities to explore the outcomes of dental therapy services with community members and to generate relevant community reports.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, DETH 304, DETH 306
Corequisite(s): DETH 311, DETH 312, DETH 313, and DETH 316

These practice hours provide you with opportunities to refine all aspects of the ADPIE process of care as you work collaboratively with the members of the clinical team and others in the community to support the oral health of community members. This course is intended for students in the full-time Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy program.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Dental Therapy Program.
Prerequisite(s): DETH 301, DETH 302, DETH 303, DETH 304, DETH 306
Corequisite(s): DETH 311, DETH 312, DETH 313, and DETH 314