2014-2015 Catalog

DENT 1360 Chairside Assisting II

3.0 - 3.0 - 4.0

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course includes a continuation of oral diagnosis with a focus on keeping correct patient records. A detailed study and practical application of maintaining the operating field, placement of topical anesthetic, preparation and proper handling of dental syringes, placement and removal of a rubber dam, placement and removal of matrices, and identifying and utilizing amalgam and composite instruments during an operative procedure is taught during this course.