DNTA 115: Chairside Skills

Subject
Dental Assisting
Credits 6
Quarter Offered
Winter,
Summer
Instructional Mode
Hybrid
This course continues to build on providing instruction in advanced four-handed dentistry techniques. Content includes lecture and laboratory application of advanced chairside skills including dental dam, rotary instruments, dental anesthesia, matrix and wedge, and restorative tray setups.
Outcomes
  • Demonstrate correct placement of the dental dam
  • Describe the use of various types of anesthetic in dentistry
  • Properly load and transfer the anesthetic syringe
  • Identify various dental rotary instruments and burs
  • Place and remove various matrix retainers, bands and wedges
  • Set-up trays and materials for restorative dental procedures
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Hybrid