DEN 171 - Dental Assisting Practicum 2

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 24
Credit Hours: 9

Consists of observation and practice in a dental office setting. Develops communication rapport with the dental team and patients; performs specified basic, intermediate, and expanded function chairside procedures; completes reception and business office tasks; applies skills in laboratory procedures; and exposes and processes patient radiographic images as directed by the dentist. Prepares students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification Examination.

Prerequisite: Third term standing in the Dental Assisting program.