Splash Biography

The overall goal of the course is to bring awareness to the importance of proper oral hygiene and its relation to disease. Specifically, this dental health course will discuss oral hygiene, preventive measures, dental procedures and treatments, oral diseases, new dental technology through interactive activities, the introduction of 5-6 specialties within dentistry, and the process of applying to dental school.

How do you read an X-ray of someone's teeth? What can looking at your mouth tell you about your heart? Why do people need to have wisdom teeth removed sometimes? Come explore these questions and more with us at the Oral and Dental Health Decal! Taught by college students interested in pursuing dentistry, this course will offer exciting insight into the basic anatomy and microbiology of the mouth, how the mouth is related to the overall body, healthy hygiene habits, and an overview of dentistry as a career pathway. No previous knowledge of the subject is required!