DAS 100 - Clinical Practicum I

This course provides an introduction to the duties of a chairside assistant at a dental office through pre-clinical instruction followed by a clinical experience in a local dental practice. During the pre-clinical component, students are introduced to basic dental assisting responsibilities such as seating the patient, procedural set-ups, the manipulation of dental materials, and infection control. During the clinical component, students are required to assist chairside proficiently applying the concepts learned in the pre-clinical component at local dental offices. 8 hours per week

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