Introduction to Dental Assisting

Permission Required:

No

Distribution:

Dental Assisting (Technical Credit)

Corequisite Narrative:

(DEA0743 and HSC0003)

Credits:

3.00 Credits

Lecture:

6.00 Hours

Course Description:

This is course designed to introduce the role and function of the dental assistant as a member of the health care delivery team. Topics include the history and development of dentistry; legal and ethical responsibilities; communication and interpersonal relationships; and concepts of wellness and disease. Basic concepts of infection control are also included.