2014-2015 Catalog

DENT 1350 Chairside Assisting I

3.0 - 3.0 - 4.0

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course includes a detailed and practical application of dental equipment, rotary and dental hand instruments, arrangement of the patient and dental team during all phases of dentistry, and instrument transfer. It covers oral diagnosis with a focus on patient records including medical and dental histories and charting using both paper and computer methods for recording all information.