Area
Dental Assisting
Course Number
DAS 105
Semester Offered
S
Credits
4
This course explores the concepts of preventive dentistry, patient education and motivation, and dental specialties. Topics include dietary considerations for the dental patient; the psychology of human behavior as it relates to working and communicating with patients, other dental personnel, and society; and, restorative dentistry equipment and methods. Students prepare for the DANB CDA examination through a review of chairside materials, laboratory materials, and procedures.
Prerequisites
DAS 153 with a grade of "C" or higher
Corequisites
DAS 111, DAS 124, DAS 155