DEN 104 - Dental Health Education

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers the study of preventive dentistry to prepare dental assisting students for the role of dental health educator. Topics include etiology of dental diseases, preventive procedures, and patient education theory and practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in patient counseling and oral health instruction in private practice or public health settings. This is a diploma-level course.

Contact Hours: 4
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): DEN 101 and DEN 111
Semester(s) Offered: S