DENT 172 - Externship 2: Clinical Experience With Career Preparation

    Recent Professors
    Jitka Stodulka, Paula L. Morgan, Jodi H. Kokoletsos, Liduvina A. Delfin-Icatar, Edna Dolatre
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2.5
    Prerequisite
    DENT 171 with C or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of DENT 172
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours of unpaid clinical externship at a general dental office, performing chairside assisting, lab work, and business office duties per the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the California Dental Practice Act. Students focus on increasing skills and knowledge to achieve intermediate clinical-level dental assisting and RDA skills. They receive in-depth coverage of securing and maintaining employment, laws governing employment, and CAL-OSHA's Employee's Right to Know Act. This course also covers career preparation. Students will also have the opportunity to share and discuss their clinical experiences with the class as required by CODA.
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:00am–11:30am, Thu 8:30am–11:00am