DS 150 - Dental Assisting II

Credit Hours: 4

This course provides an overview of the dental specialties and their role in general dentistry while providing the information and skills necessary to assist during related chairside procedures. Emphasis is placed on the expanded functions delegated to the New York State-licensed dental assistant.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

develop an individualized caries prevention program for a dental patient;
perform supportive services delegable to the NYS licensed dental assistant;
demonstrate knowledge of instruments and materials as related to the recognized dental specialties; and
assist with dental specialty procedures.

Prerequisites: All required first-semester Dental Assisting courses.
Corequisites: All required second-semester Dental Assisting courses.
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