DENT 294 Dental Assisting Internship

6 credits

This course is clinical practice designed to perfect students’ competence in dental assisting functions, performed under direct supervision of a dentist in private practice, specialty offices and dental clinics.

Prerequisites: DENT 131, DENT 133, DENT 136, DENT 137.

Corequisites: DENT 211, DENT 214, DENT 215.

Quarters Offered: Winter, Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the rules & regulations as they relate to:
- Attendance
- Attitude
- Professionalism
- Appearance
- Ethical and legal issues
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 (i. e., interaction with dentist, staff, patients, coworkers)
Keep records during the clinical assignments to include procedures and assignments completed
Observe clinical procedures
Assist the operator with clinical procedures
Give oral hygiene & post-operative instructions to patients
Perform expanded functions under supervision
Expose, process, and mount radiographs
Review and record a complete health history
Prepare tray set-ups
Sterilize and/or disinfect operatories and dental instruments and trays
Assist the receptionist in front office duties
Assist the chairside assistant in general dental assisting duties
Four-handed dentistry
Six-handed dentistry