1.
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Explain the history of dentistry and identify the roles of key figures
in the dental profession. (I)
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2.
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Describe the types of employment available for members of the dental
team. (II)
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3.
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Describe the roles, responsibilities, and behavior of members of the
dental team. (III)
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4.
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Explain the educational and professional requirements and credentials
needed by each member of the dental team. (IV)
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5.
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Explain the educational requirements for acceptance into a school of
dentistry or a dental assisting/dental hygiene and dental lab
technician program. (V)
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6.
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Describe the structure, function, and history of professional
organizations available to the dentist, dental assistant, hygienist,
and lab technician. (VI)
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7.
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Explain ethics, jurisprudence, State Dental Practice Act; and describe
the implication for each member of the dental team. (VII)
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8.
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Describe the function of the eight specialties in dentistry. (VIII)
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9.
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Explain the philosophy of preventive dentistry. (IX)
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10.
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Define terminology related to the study of dentistry. (X)
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