INTRODUCTION & HISTORY OF DENTISTRY

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This course is a review of the history of dentistry and an introduction to dental assisting and the dental team. Also covered are concepts on the identification of permanent and deciduous dentition and their eruption schedule, dental specialties, and endodontics. The course will also help students prepare for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification requirements. Laboratories include dental charting guidelines and requirements, identifying teeth numbers, and charting all dental symbols in a patient’s dentition. Students will also learn about bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and will prepare for both BBP and HIV certification requirements.