DEN 112 - Chairside Assisting I

Credits: (7)
Provides the knowledge and skills needed to operate and maintain typical equipment found in a dental operatory. Learn the design, function, and maintenance of hand-pieces, dental instruments and the dental unit water/vacuum line. Also focuses on the theory and delivery of basic dental assisting skills, such as dental ergonomics, principles of team positioning, instrument transfer and oral evacuation.

Prerequisite: DEN 110 and DEN 114 with a “C” or higher.