DENA 1000 - Introduction to Dental Assisting

1. Activities and projects for professional development
2. Common medical and dental terms
3. Content and rules of the dental assistant program
4. Safety procedures (including hazardous waste and MSDS information)and common dental emergencies
5. Constructing and trimming of custom trays and dental models
6. Dental history
7. Dental instruments, handpieces and equipment used in the clinic
8. Dental laboratory environment, procedures and equipment used in the laboratory
9. Plaster “blobs” and dental models
10. Utilization and maintenance of instruments, handpieces and equipment in the clinic
11. Dental health teams and comparison of dental team roles

1. Describe dental history and the role of the dental health team.
2. Demonstrate management of common dental emergencies.
3. Discuss and participate in activities and projects for professional development.
4. Identify and utilize dental instruments, handpieces, and equipment in the clinic.
5. Construct custom trays.
6. Make dental models.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
8. Identify common dental terminology.
9. Demonstrate and follow occupational safety procedures.

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