DENA 54 - Basic Dental Assisting

    Recent Professors
    Karen Wait
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    DENA 50 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DENA 54
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This basic dental assisting course presents the role of the restorative dental assistant. This course includes sterilization/disinfection principles, preparation/function of instruments, matrix systems and care/maintenance of dental equipment. Principles of team positioning as well as delivering dental care in four-and six-handed general dentistry, and moisture control methods are stressed. Patient relations and techniques of team interactions are introduced. This course is for students who have been admitted to the Dental Assisting Program.
    Usually Held
    Fri 3:30pm–4:30pm, Mon 3:20pm–4:20pm