DENA 1149 - Introduction to Clinical Dental Assisting

This course is designed to educate the student in the identification, care and use of dental instruments. Students will be exposed to tray set-ups and instrument sequencing for various dental procedures that will allow the student to utilize 4-handed assisting. Topics such as dental terminology and charting procedures, infection control, instrumentation and maintenance of equipment will also be discussed. Selected procedures in expanded functions will also be covered.
30 lecture hours. 45 lab hours.
3 credit hours
This course is only available to students who have been accepted into a Rutgers program. For the most current course description, visit http://shrp.rutgers.edu