CDE 881 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN DENTISTRY

College of Dentistry

Credits: 1

This course introduces the student to a variety of computer applications available for dentistry. Sessions will consist mainly of demonstrations of these applications, but students will also gain hands-on experience wherever possible. Topics include dental imaging, word processing, the use of interactive video disk and other computer software/ hardware as instructional tools, accessing national databases and performing literature searches, electronic mail, computer-aided orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, the Internet, and other applications. Note: Scheduling for this class will be outside of regularly scheduled clinic/class time.