DEN 172 - Expanded Functions

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Presents the theory and practice of legal Expanded Functions for dental assistants. Includes discussion, demonstration, and practical application of the following: intra-extra oral exam, coronal polish; topical fluoride; amalgam and composite polish; provisional coverage; suture removal; cement removal; pit and fissure sealant placement, and tooth whitening.

Prerequisite: Third-term standing in the Dental Assisting program.