DEN 110 Dental Foundations

5 CR

This course provides the student with the foundation necessary to enter into the Bellingham Technical College Dental Clinic. The student will gain the knowledge and skills required to maintain a safe and disease transmission free dental environment. The student will understand federal and state regulations regarding chemical use and infection control in the dental office. This course will also introduce the basic concepts of radiography and build on those skills and theoretical knowledge. Students will also learn to correctly and safely evaluate need for x-rays, exposure, process and mount intraoral radiographs utilizing the bitewing technique.
Prerequisite(s): Dental Assisting Program Admission