DENT 104 - Chairside Assisting

    Recent Professors
    Dawn Brewster
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    DENT 100 or concurrent enrollment and DENT 122 or concurrent enrollment.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DENT 104
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This lecture/lab course provides preclinical instruction in four-handed dentistry techniques and prepares the student to assist a dentist at chairside. Content includes: the use and care of dental equipment, oral evacuation, instrument transfer, tray setups, infection control/disease transmission, preparation of anesthetic syringe, dental dam, tofflemire matrix, cavity preparation, and rotary and hand instruments. Emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of a chairside dental assistant during general restorative procedures.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–2:00pm