DE 292: Chairside Assisting

Class Program
Credits 4
This course provides in-depth information concerning patient care in the dental practice. Students are made aware of OSHA regulations concerning instrument handling and sterilization and disease transmission. Students are prepared to handle medical, as well as dental, emergencies which might arise in the dental office. Oral disease control is covered, as are dental clinical charting systems. A brief history of dentistry and assisting is included.