DEN 112 Chairside Assisting I

7 CR

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills needed to operate and maintain typical equipment found in a dental operatory. The student will gain an understanding of the design, function, and maintenance of handpieces, dental instruments and the dental unit water/vacuum line. This course will also focus on the theory and delivery of basic dental assisting skills such as: dental ergonomics, principles of team positioning, instrument transfer and oral evacuation.
Corequisite(s): DEN 110, DEN 114, and DEN 115, with a C or higher in each course