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FALL 2024 / DENA / DENA 110

Dental Assisting

DENA 110 - Chairside Assisting I (5 credits)

Prerequisites: DENA 101, DENA 102, DENA 103, DENA 104, DENA 105, DENA 106 with grades of “C” or higher. The course introduces the students to various dental terminologies and responsibilities as a dental assistant in the dental operatory which includes patient preparation, record keeping, delivery of pre and post-op instructions, methods of oral evacuation, utilization of rubber dam, matrix, anesthetic, fluoride, wedge, assisting with amalgam and composite procedures, coronal polishing techniques and assisting during dental and medical emergencies. The above responsibilities will be performed using standard considerations for infection control.

1 session(s) offered.

MCC-Penn Valley

Class # 40741Instructor: Carol Gohdes Session Regular Academic Session
LectureTime: 09:00AM-11:30AMDays: MIn Person  
LabTime: 01:00PM-04:20PMDays: MIn Person  
EnrollmentTo enroll, you'll need the class # (e.g. 46421) for each of your selected classes.
TextbooksTo find textbooks, required for your class, you'll need to know the class#, campus and term.
Support ServicesStudents with documented disabilities may request assistance at Disability Support Services offices.

Instructional expenses may change per semester basis; refer to the Tuition page for more information about tuition and Instructional expenses.

The purpose of this schedule is to provide information. It does not constitute a contract. Classes may be added, combined or cancelled and instructors may be changed at the discretion of Metropolitan Community College.

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