DENA 124 - Basic Dental Assisting

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

Subject:

Description:

This basic dental assisting course presents the role of the restorative dental assistant. This course includes sterilization/disinfection principles, preparation/function of instruments, matrix systems and care/maintenance of dental equipment. Principles of team positioning as well as delivering dental care in four-and six-handed general dentistry, and moisture control methods are stressed. Patient relations and techniques of team interactions are introduced. This course is for students who have been admitted to the Dental Assisting Program.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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