DEN 101 - Preclinical Procedures

Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 7

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Dental Assisting Program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $22.50 Lab

This course provides instruction in procedures for the clinical dental assistant as specified by the North Carolina Dental Practice Act. Emphasis is placed on orientation to the profession, infection control techniques, instruments, related expanded functions, and diagnostic, operative, and specialty procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in clinical dental assisting procedures.