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 dental environment. Also included are federal and state regulations regarding chemical use, infection control, and medical emergencies in the dental office. This course introduces basic concepts of radiography. Students learn how to correctly and safely evaluate need for x-rays including: expose, process, and mount intraoral radiographs utilizing the bitewing technique.
Prerequisite(s): Dental Assisting Program Admission.