Dental Assisting Procedures II

Course Code: DNTA-129

Department: Dental Assisting

Credit Hours: 3.00

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This course utilizes the basic knowledge and skills required in DNTA 128 to increase skill competency levels in operative dentistry with major emphasis given to principles and procedures of the dental specialties, including endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, pedodontics, and oral surgery. Patient care, management, and diagnosis and treatment planning for each specialty area will be presented. Assisting skills will be learned utilizing mannequins, demonstrations, and student practice. This class must be successfully completed before beginning and externship in a dental office. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all fall semester DNTA courses