Where can I find a list of courses and, most importantly, course
descriptions that are typically offered to students who are studying
to become Dentists and Dental Assistants in North America, and Canada
in particular? The ideal answer will refer me to a list of 10-30
typical courses with 1-2 paragraph descriptions for each course.

Hello vitaliyira-ga,

The best way to get a variety of course descriptions for Dentists,
Doctors of Dental Surgery, Dental Assistants and other dental
professions is to look up the programs offered by a variety of dental
schools. I?ve included some starting links for you so you can quickly
look at a variety of course descriptions. In addition, I?ve collected
several directories to US and Canadian dental schools so that you can
continue your explorations on your own. Finally, I?ve also included
some links to professional associations because these sites will help
you understand the educational requirements for the various dental
professions.

All the best.

~ czh ~


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DENTAL SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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http://dentalschool.unlv.edu/admissions_catalog.html
University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- School of Dental Medicine

CURRICULUM / CATALOG
UNLV School of Dental Medicine -- First Year Courses (36 course descriptions)

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http://graduate.louisville.edu/catalog_2003/courses/obio.shtml
University of Luisville, School of Dentistry
Oral Biology (OBIO) ? (16 course descriptions)

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http://www.umkc.edu/dentistry/sitemap.htm
University of Missouri Kansas City ? School of Dentistry

http://www.umkc.edu/dentistry/bec_student/DDSProgram.htm
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree Program 
Curriculum (82 course descriptions)

http://www.umkc.edu/umkc/catalog/html/dent/0180.html
Undergraduate Program ? BS in Dental Hygiene  (34 course descriptions)

Curriculum 
The dental hygiene program begins in August of each year and continues
for two academic years with a summer session between years. Part-time
studies are available. For more information, contact the program
director.

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http://dental.pacific.edu/
http://dental.pacific.edu/admissions1/default.htm
University of Pacific ? School of Dentistry

http://dental.pacific.edu/curriculum/courseDesc.pdf
Doctor of Dental Surgery
http://dental.pacific.edu/admissions1/dentalHygiene.htm
http://www.pacific.edu/admission/academics/accel_programs/dental_hygiene/curriculum.asp
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene 



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DENTAL PROFESSIONS ? DIRECTORIES, ASSOCIATIONS, RESOURCES
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http://www.adea.org/links/links-R.html
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Links to Dental Schools and Allied Education programs

All dental schools in the United States and Canada are members of the
American Dental Education Association (ADEA). ADEA is providing this
page as an easy link to dental schools and other clinical training
programs.

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http://www.cda-adc.ca/english/links/default.asp
Canadian Dental Association

Canada/USA
1.  Local or Community Dental Organizations
2.  Provincial Dental Organizations
3.  Canadian Dental Organizations
4.  Canadian Dental Schools
5.  Canadian Health Organizations

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http://www.studentdoctor.net/dental/school_listing.html
U.S and Canadian Dental Schools

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http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos163.htm
Dental Assistants

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http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/careers/index.asp
American Dental Association
Dental Careers

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http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/DENTAAST.HTM
California Labor Market Information ? Dental Assistants

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE JOB?
Education and Training
Some dentists are willing to train Assistants on the job. However,
many employers prefer to hire Dental Assistants who have completed a
State Board approved Dental Assistant training program. Trade and
technical schools and community colleges offer Dental Assistant
programs. Most technical schools offer one-year training programs that
lead to a certificate or diploma. Community colleges offer two-year
programs that lead to an associate degree.

Licensing and Certification
A State license is not required to practice as a Dental Assistant in
California. However, a California State license and continuing
education are required for Registered Dental Assistants and Registered
Dental Assistants in Extended Functions.



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dental school catalog of courses
site:.edu dental school catalog of courses

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.

Here is a link to all of the courses (with descriptions) offered in
the 2004-2005 academic year by the University of Toronto School of
Dentistry to its candidates for a DDS degree:

http://www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/academic/DDSCourseDescriptions2004-2005.pdf

I hope that this will be of some additional use to you.