DEA 103 - Orientation to Dental Assisting

CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
2 credit(s)

This course introduces students to dentistry, certification, dental terminology, and legal and ethical aspects of dental practice. Concepts and procedures of preventative dentistry and oral health education are also included.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Recite patient education in oral hygiene technique.

2. Classify all phases of an office preventive program.

3. Illustrate a sample office program.

4. Demonstrate the basis of preventive dentistry.

5. Interpret basic nutrition.