DENA 1350 Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EDDA Skills

Focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Topics include: prosthodontic procedures (fixed and removable); orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontic procedures; oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures; endodontics procedures; management of dental office emergencies; medically compromised patients and expanded functions approved by law for performance by dental assistants in the state of Georgia. Student will pass a comprehensive examination and successfully perform all required clinical skills to receive EFDA certification.

Credits

7

Prerequisite

DENA 1340 - Dental Assisting I: General Chairside with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

90

Lecture Contact Hours

60

Total Contact Hours

150