Dental Courses
Back to subjects list- DENT 1010 Infection Control
- DENT 1100 Biomaterials
- DENT 1106 Biodental Science
- DENT 1112 Dental Anatomy
- DENT 1114 Dental Radiology
- DENT 1122 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence
- DENT 1124 Clinical Assisting I
- DENT 1126 Clinical Assisting II
- DENT 1130 Dental Practice Management
- DENT 1132 Credentialing Exam Preparation
- DENT 1134 Clinical Affiliation
- DENT 1136 Advanced Functions
- DENT 1500 Dental Health
- DENT 1910 Directed Independent Study
Clinical Assisting I
This is a pre-clinical course that teaches students the basic knowledge and skills for chairside assisting. Topics include an orientation to the history of dentistry, educational requirements, credentialing opportunities and professional associations for dental and allied dental careers. The student is provided with instruction in the use of dental equipment, instruments and supplies, principles of four handed dentistry, diagnostic data collection, and procedures related to oral diagnosis, management of medication and dental emergencies, and an introduction to restorative dentistry. Prerequisite(s): None Co-requisites: None
Credit Breakdown
| Credit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2.00 |
| Lab | 2.00 |
| On the job training | n/a |
| Total Credits | 4.00 |