Patient Care I Credits: 3

Catalog description

This course introduces the dental student to the foundation knowledge and skills and values for the provision of oral health care. This includes infection control, cubicle set-up and breakdown, dental assisting, patient/operator positioning, patient vital signs, radiographic techniques, patient communication and basic concepts of oral health and disease. Students will assist third and fourth year students in various clinical areas after appropriate preparation, and will provide oral hygiene instruction for elementary age students.