A study of the sciences associated with the practice of dentistry. Includes oral microbiology, oral pathology, sterilization and disinfection principles, OSHA bloodborne pathogen and hazard communication standard, anesthesia, dental office emergencies and pharmacology. A basic study of the dental assistant s role with emphasis on terminology, instruments and equipment, personal regimen, chairside techniques and patient communication.
Emphasis is placed on the qualifications necessary for success in the dental assistant field.
Introduces the student to head and neck anatomy. Directs particular attention toward the oral cavity and its associated structures and anatomical terminology. Covers the skeletal system, head and neck anatomy, musculature, nervous and circulatory systems, and anatomical and functional structures of the oral cavity. Introduces the student to the various materials and laboratory equipment used in the dental office. Includes the chemical and physical properties, manipulation, and uses of restorative materials, medications, impression materials and dental cements.