1 Credit Intermediate clinical dental assisting with instruction in oral examination, charting and other procedures. Students spend 1 day per week assisting dental students at the Oregon Health Sciences University Dental School. Students spend three days per week in dental office internships. Includes amalgam polishing and margination, rubber dam placement and removal. Radiographic experience during private practice internships.
Students apply knowledge and skills in dental office internships.
Introduction to dental embryology, microbiology and pathology included. An overview of procedures associated with reception desk responsibilities and dental office management. A comprehensive course that includes oral and written communication, computer skills and job search techniques. All study is related to dentistry. The legal responsibilities and obligations of the dental assistant and the dentist are also taught.