DAS101 — Essentials of Dental Assisting I
5 credits Students will learn basic principles and theories of a dental assistant and dental procedures. This course introduces students to the duties of an entry-level clinical dental assistant. The focus of this course is on dental terminology, different aspects of the dental professions, and concepts of four-handed dentistry. Patient management and the importance of professionalism as a team is included. The lab portion of this course will take the basic principles and theories learned in lectures and apply them in simulated and live patient experiences. Emphasis is on safety and efficiency in the dental clinical setting, including four-handed dentistry and instrumentation. Patient safety is especially emphasized. Students apply principles of psychology in patient management. Students provide oral hygiene education related to dental procedures and provide pre- and post-operative instruction as prescribed by a dentist. Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher) Corequisites: DAS 102 and DAS 105 Course
Prerequisites: ABED40, AHSE56, MATH87, AHSE66, ABED46, ENGL93