DAS 203 Clinical Externship II

4 credits

This course is a continuation of Clinical Externship I and students will continue to experience chairside dental assisting to progress their competence in dental assisting. Students function under the guidance and direct supervision of a dentist in a private practice, specialty office, and/or community dental clinic.

Prerequisites: DAS 101, DAS 102, and DAS 103

Corequisites: DAS 201

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Exhibit the expectation of a dental assistant as related to:
- Attendance
- Attitude
- Professionalism
- Appearance
- Ethical and legal issues
Describe, identify, and exhibit communication skills appropriate in the clinical setting
Keep records during the clinical assignments to include procedures and assignments completed
Observe and perform clinical procedures
Assist the Dentist with clinical procedures
Give oral hygiene & post-operative instructions to patients
Perform expanded functions under direct supervision
Take diagnositc radiographs
Review and record a complete health history
Prepare tray and operatory set-ups
Apply aseptic techniques and properly disinfect operatories
Manage sterlization procession and apply proper infection control in regards to dental instruments
Assist the receptionist in front office duties
Assist the chairside assistant in general dental assisting duties using four-handed dentistry and six-handed dentistry

Total Hours: 120 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 120