Clinical Practice

Course Code: DNTA-136

Department: Dental Assisting

Credit Hours: 6.00

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Clinical practice assignments are designed to develop a student's competency in dental assisting procedures. Each student will be assigned to more than one dental office. During these assignments, the student will acquire clinical practice routinely performed by a dental assistant under the supervision of the dentist. Professional development; clinical practice experiences; idea and opinions involving current techniques, material, and equipment will be discussed in group sessions to determine the diversity and depth of the clinical learning experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the fall and spring semester of the dental assisting program