DENA 82L - Dental Specialties II Lab

    Recent Professors
    Karen Wait, Anne Cherylle Vidamo Contreras, Jack Wing-Wan Chan, Gina Kristine Shelhamer, Theresa Margaret Burk
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    DENA 54L with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of DENA 82L
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course prepares the student to perform procedures of the chairside dental assistant in the specialty areas of fixed and removable prosthodontics, orthodontia and endodontics. Laboratory practice includes developing skills in constructing provisional crowns, placement of liners, bases, temporary sedative restorations on a typodont, scanning and milling a fixed crown, use and care of specialized instruments, and preparation of impression materials. The following are taught to clinical proficiency: preliminary impressions, impressions for orthodontic study models, bite registration, and infection control evaluations for certification. This course is intended for the student enrolled in the Dental Assisting program.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:30am–11:40am, Wed 1:25pm–4:30pm, Wed 8:30am–11:40am