DEA 101 — Dental Assisting I (3) (2,2)
Introductory course to dental assisting. Tooth anatomy, both primary and permanent teeth, are included as well as a survey of head and neck anatomy. Bones, muscles, glands, blood vessels and nerves are studied as they relate to the functional dentition and the jaw joint. Fetal development of the face is included. A limited microbiology section is also included. The lab includes crown carving, myofunctional theories and cephalometric tracings. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available Pass/No Credit Not Available Dental Assisting (DEA) program SPECIAL NOTE: Explore the Dental Assisting (DEA) program and come to an information session A criminal background check, drug test, and qualifying admission requirement is required for the Dental Assisting Program. For more information please refer to Dental Assisting Program Information .