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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this module students should be able to define and discuss the following:

1) Define key terms and abbreviations.
2) Describe how dentistry has advanced over the last 25 years.
3) Discuss the importance of the dental administrative role.
4) Discuss various roles and responsibilities of the dental administrator.
5) Define what makes a successful dental administrator.
6) Identify members of the dental team and the role each plays in patient treatment and care.
7) List the nine nationally recognized Dental Specialties in Canada.
8) List the clinical and non-clinical areas of the dental office.

KEY TERMS: Commonly used abbreviations are listed beside the term in italics.
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Clinical Area Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dental Specialist Pediatric Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Periodontics
Endodontics Prosthodontics
Lab Technician Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Non-Clinical Area Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Sterilization Assistant

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