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Apr 18, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 111 Introduction to Dental Assisting2 credits
Students learn terminology, Washington State Dental Practice Act policies, ethics and jurisprudence, dental specialties and an introduction to the clinical aspects of being a dental auxiliary. Professional organizational structures will be included.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant program.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
At the completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic tooth morphology
- Describe the role and identify the educational and licensing requirements of the members of the dental health team
- Demonstrate an understanding of the function of professional organizations in dentistry
- Demonstrate knowledge about the Dental Practice Act of Washington State and its applications to dental assisting
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical and dental terminology
- Identify outstanding contributors to the dental assisting profession
- Identify the eight dental specialties recognized by the ADA
- Explain the basic steps in the communication process
- Understand non-verbal communication and practice identifying non-verbal clues
- Describe barriers to communication and explain how to overcome them
- Develop improved listening skills
- Recognize which groups and individuals fit under the diversity umbrella
- Identify steps by which many cross-cultural barriers may be overcome
- Describe how to combat racial and sexual harassment in the workplace
- Discuss the importance of grooming and hygiene as it relates to working in the dental office
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20
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