DENT1425

This course is designed to continue the students' education in basic dental assisting with emphasis on instrument identification, charting, anesthesia and instrument transfer in general dentistry. Students will perform chairside techniques and follow infection control protocols in the dental clinic and utilize dental software to record clinical data. Students will also increase oral communications skills by instructing patients in oral hygiene and preventive care.Student Learning Outcomes

• apply infection control and safety measures within OSHA, ADA, CDA guidelines to protect the patient and dental personnel while working in the dental clinic
• demonstrate knowledge of dental equipment, anesthetics, hand and rotary instruments while performing chairside techniques
• identify instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for restorative procedures utilized in general dentistry
• assist in the collection of diagnostic data and maintain patient clinical records utilizing manual and dental software systems
• understand concepts of preventive dentistry while communicating oral hygiene instruction to patients in a clinical setting