DNTA 1223 - Dental Assisting Procedures II

Description
This course is a continuation of Dental Assisting Procedures I, with an emphasis on dental specialty practices, laboratory procedures, and improving competency in chairside procedures. Includes participation in the on-site clinic.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of DNTA 1213 - Dental Assisting Procedures I with a grade greater than or equal to a C.

Co-Requisite
N/A

Cross Listed Course
N/A

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture hours 30 lab hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course will:
 Demonstrate increased competence in general dental procedures
 Demonstrate increased competence in laboratory procedures
 Describe the focus and procedures of the following dental specialties

o Endodontics
o Periodontics
o Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
o Pediatrics
o Orthodontics
o Prosthodontics

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students employ active reading strategies to extract and construct meaning and educational value from texts and media.

Students develop higher order thinking skills.

Students develop effective oral communication skills.

Standard Practices
N/A