DENA 56 - Basic Dental Science

    Recent Professors
    Hedi Danette Allen-Hydo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    42 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DENA 56
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is a basic study of Science in Dentistry for dental assisting students. Emphasis is placed on anatomy, physiology, tooth morphology, embryology and histology, head and neck anatomy, and landmarks of the face and oral cavity. Topics include microbiology in dentistry, disease transmission in dentistry, oral pathology, pharmacology, medical emergencies in the dental office, pain control, and anesthesia. This course is for students who are interested in the dental assisting and/or dental office administration.
    Usually Held
    Thu 4:00pm–6:00pm