DEN 1125 Chairside Assisting II

Description

Chairside Dental Assisting II is an extension of Chairside Assisting I and will provide working knowledge of general dentistry. This course will also assist the students in understanding the specialties available in dentistry. The student will be taught to identify the materials, instruments and procedures needed in general dentistry and the specialties. The student will also gain skills in assisting the dentist in performing these procedures with minimal discomfort to the patient. The course will assist students through hands on experience in the lab/clinic.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

DEN 1110 and DEN 1120

Topics to be Covered

1. General Dentistry

2. Esthetic Dentistry

3. Fixed Prosthodontics

4. Removable Prosthodontics

5. Endodontics

6. Oral Surgery

7. Periodontics

8. Pediatric Dentistry

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare the treatment room and patients for various dental procedures.

2. Apply the chairside assisting techniques for the various dental procedures.

3. Describe oral surgery procedures and the dental assistant responsibilities.

4. Describe periodontal treatment and maintenance procedures.

5. Describe endodontic procedures and the dental assistant responsibilities.

6. Compare and contrast pediatric dental and standard restorative procedures.

7. Describe pediatric behavior modification techniques

8. Identify dental specialty instruments and functions

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

OJT: 0