DENT 180 - Chairside I

    Recent Professors
    Shelley Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    DENT 176.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    (Prerequisite: DENT 176.) This course provides instruction in the principles of four-handed dentistry within the RDA scope of practice. Students will be given the opportunity to gain proficient knowledge and clinical skills in the use, care, and preparation of the dental operatory, chair, unit, and dental hand and rotary instruments. Laboratory applications will also include isolation, aspects of anesthesia protocol, provisional restorations, and four-handed dentistry techniques for chairside assisting in a clinical setting. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have achieved competency in the basic four-handed dentistry skills necessary to begin clinical rotation experiences in the next phase of the dental assisting program. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:51am–12:40pm, Mon 1:30pm–4:20pm, Mon 8:00am–10:50am