DAS-120: Clinical Dental Assisting Practice
- 4 Credit Hours
- Health Professions Department
- Spring 2024
Course Description
This course is the clinical phase of the program and will emphasize practical application of clinical dental assisting skills as students rotate through various dental practice facilities. Students will have opportunities to observe procedures, actively practice dental assisting functions and work with dental professionals in general dentistry and specialty practice settings. A conference component provides an opportunity to discuss clinical experiences, introduce advanced and alternative treatment modalities, discuss patient education and patient management issues, learn about medically compromised patients and emergency procedures and discuss ethical, legal and professionalism issues related to dental practice and patient treatment. Twenty two and a half (22.5) clinical hours and one conference hour per week.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of DAS 110, DEN 111, DEN 112, DEN 113, DEN 211.
DAS-120 Sections for Spring 2024
1 Section Offered
DAS-120, Section 105
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
---|---|---|---|
Clinical Experience | TBA | Jan 22nd, 2024 – May 17th, 2024 | Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Conference | TBA | Jan 22nd, 2024 – May 17th, 2024 | Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Type | Clinical Experience |
Location | TBA |
Date(s) | Jan 22nd, 2024 – May 17th, 2024 |
Day / Time | Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Type | Conference |
Location | TBA |
Date(s) | Jan 22nd, 2024 – May 17th, 2024 |
Day / Time | Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |