Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques and dental procedures, using lay terminology.

Conditions

Pre/Corequisites: 10-508-101 DENTAL HEALTH SAFETY, 10-508-102 ORAL ANATOMY, EMBRY, HISTOLOGY or 31-508-304 DENTAL & GENERAL ANATOMY, 10-508-103 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY, 10-508-113 DENTAL MATERIALS, and 31-508-307 DENTAL ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL. Condition: Accepted into the Dental Assistant Technical Diploma.