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

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety, DENTAL 10508103 - Dental Radiography, DENTAL 10508113 - Dental Materials, DENTAL 31508307 - Dental Assistant Professional] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508102 - Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology, DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Dental Assistant (Short-Term)]

Notes

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to lab (at 7:30am) to set up. Lab will be in PODS 1029 and 1030.